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Triticale: The Underappreciated Grain That Could Revolutionize Your Diet

Is triticale the next supergrain? Explore the science-backed benefits of this wheat-rye hybrid and learn how it can enhance your diet, from improving digestion to boosting your daily nutrition.

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Unmasking the Barriers: Why Pancreatic Cancer Patients Forego Life-Saving Surgery

Discover the hidden obstacles preventing pancreatic cancer patients from accessing potentially curative surgical resections. We explore the impact of age, race, socioeconomic factors, and personal beliefs on treatment choices.

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Hiatal Hernia: How Small Can It Be to Cause Big Problems?

Discover the surprising role of even small hiatal hernias in GERD, Barrett's esophagus, and the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective management.

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Decoding Colorectal Cancer: How Gene Analysis Could Revolutionize 5-FU Drug Response

Explore how analyzing the thymidylate synthase (TS) gene in colorectal cancer patients could pave the way for more effective, personalized treatments with 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), offering hope for improved drug response and better prognosis.

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Bone's Surprising Role in Blood Sugar: How Osteocalcin and Insulin Talk to Each Other

Discover how osteocalcin, a hormone from your bones, directly influences insulin and blood sugar levels. Learn about the latest research and what it means for managing diabetes.

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Is Your Family History Putting You at Risk? Understanding Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults

Uncover the concerning rates of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among young adults in Ghana and how parental history of cardiovascular diseases significantly elevates the risk. Learn what you can do to protect your health.

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Unmasking Intimate Partner Violence: What Every Student Needs to Know

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive issue, and a recent study sheds light on its prevalence among university students. Discover the facts, understand the risks, and learn how to seek help.

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Decoding PI3K Inhibitors: A Patient's Guide to Targeted Cancer Therapies

Navigating cancer treatment can be overwhelming. This article simplifies the science behind PI3K inhibitors, a targeted therapy, and clarifies a recent correction in research to provide you with reliable information.

Brain plasticity and opioid addiction

Opioid Addiction and Your Brain: How to Break Free

Delve into the science behind opioid addiction and discover how understanding prefrontal-accumbens plasticity can pave the way for innovative treatments and a brighter future.

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Beyond the Scalpel: Why the Humanities are Essential to Modern Healthcare

In an era of increasing specialization and technological advancements, this article explores the critical role of the humanities in humanizing healthcare. Learn how narrative medicine, art observation, and creative expression can enhance empathy, communication, and overall well-being for both patients and practitioners.

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