Tag: health education
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Oesophageal Awareness Month: Awareness and Early Signs in Ireland
Understanding Oesophageal Cancer and Oesophageal Awareness Month Oesophageal cancer affects the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Each year in Ireland, about 520 people are diagnosed with this serious disease, underscoring the importance of awareness, early detection, and access to effective treatment. Oesophageal Awareness Month aims to demystify the illness, share…
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Oesophageal Awareness Month: Understanding the Warning Signs Before a Bread Roll Becomes Painful
Why Oesophageal Awareness Month matters Oesophageal cancer remains a serious health challenge in Ireland, where around 520 cases are diagnosed each year. Oesophageal Awareness Month aims to spotlight the disease, demystify its symptoms, and encourage early medical consultation. Prompt recognition of warning signs can lead to faster diagnosis, better treatment options, and improved survival rates.…
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Women and Alcohol Risks in Midlife: What Changing Drinking Habits Really Mean
Midlife Shifts: Why Drinking Habits Change for Women For many women in their forties and fifties, the pattern of alcohol use begins to shift in subtle, sometimes alarming ways. Robyn’s reflection—“When I was younger, I drank to have a good time. Now I drink to have an okay time. It gets me through the day”—captures…
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Not Ready to Die: A Newcastle Teacher’s Urgent Message About Cervical Cancer and Screening
A Harrowing Diagnosis and a Community Awakening In a heartfelt, continuing battle, a 38-year-old teacher from Newcastle has shared the devastating news that her cervical cancer is terminal. The diagnosis has shaken her community, yet it has also sparked a crucial conversation about the importance of cervical cancer screening, timely diagnoses, and the emotional toll…
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Mpox Survivor Speaks: A Ghanaian Journey Through Stigma and Recovery
Introduction: A Story of Resilience In Tema, Ghana, a firsthand account from a Mpox survivor sheds light on the emotional and physical battles that accompany the disease. The GNA feature by Elizabeth Larkwor Baah captures not just the medical journey, but also the social dynamics that shape how individuals experience illness in their communities. The…
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Mpox Survivor in Tema: A Story of Resilience and Rising Awareness in Ghana
From Confusion to Clarity: A Mpox Survivor’s Journey in Tema In Tema, a coastal city just outside Accra, a Mpox survivor reflects on a journey marked by confusion, fear, and ultimately resilience. The experience, recounted by Mr. Joshua Nii Tetteh, offers a human face to a public health challenge that has touched communities across Ghana.…
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Film Raises Empathy for Youths with HIV/AIDS
Overview: A Film with a Purpose A new film dives into a deeply personal narrative to illuminate the realities faced by youths living with HIV. Through the story of two brothers long separated by time and circumstance, the movie explores themes of family, memory, and the stigma that often shadows young people living with the…
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Understanding the Appendix: Why This Small Organ Might Matter More Than You Think
Rethinking the Appendix: From Vestige to Player in Health The appendix has long been dismissed as a useless relic. Yet growing research and clinical observations suggest that this small, narrow pouch near the junction of the small and large intestines plays a more nuanced role in our health than previously thought. Rather than a simple…
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Townsville man turns adversity into advocacy for pancreatic cancer awareness
Turning a life-changing moment into a cause In Townsville, a life-altering diagnosis propelled one man to champion pancreatic cancer awareness. Malcolm Stephens, 59, learned he had pancreatic cancer after a routine health check following a urinary tract infection. The revelation came quickly and unexpectedly, with doctors recommending further tests that confirmed the diagnosis within days.…
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World Diabetes Day Awareness Programme at Powerpeta UPHC Shines Spotlight on Prevention
World Diabetes Day Arrives at Powerpeta UPHC In observance of World Diabetes Day, the Powerpeta Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) hosted a comprehensive awareness programme on Friday. The event, organized under the guidance of the District Medical & Health Officer (DM&HO), Dr. John Amrutham, brought together healthcare professionals, local officials, and community members to highlight…