Tag: health education
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Cancer Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore: Mouth Sores, Fatigue, and Bleeding If You Spot Them
Spotting Cancer Early: Why Subtle Signs Matter Early cancer signs are often subtle and easy to overlook. In many cases, persistent symptoms that don’t improve with time should raise red flags, especially when they appear without a clear cause. In Raipur, oncologists emphasize that recognizing these warning signs can lead to earlier diagnosis and better…
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Pilot intervention study: food and nutrition education and psychoeducation among elementary school students in grades 4 to 6
Overview of the Study This article summarizes a pilot intervention conducted in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, where public elementary schools hosted a combined program of food and nutrition education and psychoeducation for students in grades 4 through 6. The study aimed to assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to healthy…
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Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood URTIs in Khartoum, Sudan
Introduction: The Challenge of URTIs and Antibiotic Use in Sudan Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in children. In Sudan, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising, understanding parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is essential. This study, conducted in two major Khartoum teaching hospitals, sheds light on…
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Human-Delivered versus AI Chatbot Education for Women’s Heart Attack Knowledge in the U.S.: A Quasi-Experimental Comparison
Overview Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Despite public campaigns, awareness has declined in recent years, underscoring the need for scalable, effective education strategies. In response, researchers explored two distinct approaches to teach women about heart attack recognition and response: a human-delivered SMS education intervention and a…
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Human-Delivered Versus AI Chatbot Education for Women’s Heart Attack Awareness: A Quasi-Experimental Analysis
Overview Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Even with public campaigns, awareness has fluctuated, underscoring the need for scalable education approaches. This analysis compares two approaches to teaching women about heart attack symptoms and response: a human-delivered SMS intervention and a fully automated AI chatbot named HeartBot.…
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Raising Money and Awareness for Cancer Care: AGAT Foundation’s Drive for Hope and Priddis Greens Charity Classic
Raising Money and Awareness for Cancer Care: A Community-Driven Effort Raising money and awareness for cancer care is a mission that many communities rally around. At the heart of this effort in Canada is the AGAT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AGAT Laboratories. For 45 years, AGAT Laboratories has delivered analytical testing and data-driven solutions…
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Running Back to Independence: A Cancer Survivor’s Journey and a Message for Young People
From diagnosis to dependence to independence When Moira Jordan, a 32-year-old secondary school teacher from southeast London, faced triple positive breast cancer in March 2023, she was confronted with a reality many young people fear: a disease that can upend daily life, plans for a family, and the sense of self she had built over…
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Sepsis documentary shines a light on a silent killer: stories of loss, love and survival
Sepsis touches every corner of life When a disease moves quietly through a family, it often leaves an invisible trail of questions. Sepsis is one of those conditions that can strike anyone, at any time, regardless of age or health. A new documentary, Sepsis: A Story of Loss, Love and Survival, brings eight family-led accounts…
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Sepsis: A Documentary Spotlight on Loss, Love, and Lifesaving Awareness
Sepsis: A Story That Hits Home A new documentary, Sepsis: A Story of Loss, Love and Survival, brings a human face to the serious condition that can affect anyone, at any time. Through personal narratives from families touched by sepsis, the film underscored a stark message: awareness and early recognition can change outcomes. The project…
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Oral Manifestations of Sexually Transmitted Infections: What You Need to Know
Understanding STIs and Their Oral Manifestations Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are often associated with genital symptoms, but health experts, including those from the Ministry of Health (Minsa), have highlighted that these infections can also manifest in the oral cavity. This revelation underscores the need for comprehensive awareness and education regarding STIs and their potential impact…