I never thought I liked curry powder. I’m not sure where my negative opinion came from, but I once accidentally added it to a soup and discovered I absolutely love it. The unique and complex flavor makes curry powder an incredible addition to meals. I now add this curry powder…
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The Symptom-Centered Model of Conventional Medicine
Modern health care is failing to make people healthier. Chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders are more common than ever, yet doctors continue to rely on the same outdated strategies. Instead of looking at the root cause of disease, the medical system focuses on treating symptoms. You…
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How Cisco’s Focus On Talent Transformed My Tech Career
This post was authored by Khushi Saxena, a technical consulting engineer intern on the Customer Experience Team. I never imagined that a global giant like Cisco would notice someone like me — yet here I am, living proof that skills matter more than background. Coming from an entirely non-technical background,…
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HHS guts sexual violence prevention division, leaving local efforts adrift : NPR
In April, many communities hold events to raise awareness of sexual violence, such as this event in Reading, Pa., in 2021, put on by Safe Berks. Sexual violence prevention efforts often get funding and support from the federal government. Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ben Hasty/MediaNews…
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Who Will Care for Infants With H.I.V. Overseas?
The Trump administration has dismissed the few remaining health officials who oversaw care for some of the world’s most vulnerable people: more than 500,000 children and more than 600,000 pregnant women with H.I.V. in low-income countries. Expert teams that managed programs meant to prevent newborns from acquiring H.I.V. from their…
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Heating Pads and Blankets Linked to ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’
Picture this: it’s a chilly night, and you’re snuggled up with a warm blanket and a hot water bottle pressed against your skin. It feels good, but there’s a downside — that cozy habit could be harming your skin. Toasted skin syndrome, also called erythema ab igne (EAI) — Latin…
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Exercise helps colon cancer survivors live as long as people who never had cancer : NPR
People who exercised the equivalent of about an hour of walking a day, six days a week saw the most benefit. luckyraccoon/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption luckyraccoon/iStockphoto/Getty Images Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide, and it’s on the rise among younger adults in…
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Empowering Tanzanian Youth: Bridging the Digital Divide with African Child Projects
Students and instructors acquiring knowledge applicable to the real-world. In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, digital literacy and internet access are critical for sustainable development. African Child Projects, a youth-led NGO in Tanzania, is at the forefront of bridging the digital divide and empowering communities through technology, education, research, and…
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Health secretary RFK Jr. endorses the MMR vaccine — stoking fury among his supporters : Shots
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives before President Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs Wednesday in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP An endorsement of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine…
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The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid
If congressional Republicans go through with some of the deep Medicaid cuts they are considering, three states would be left in an especially tight bind. South Dakota, Missouri and Oklahoma have state constitutions requiring that they participate in Medicaid expansion, the part of Obamacare that expanded the health program for…