Philippines Health News API

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            "description": "Alcohol use is widespread and alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes substantial harm. AUD affects 29 million individuals and causes more than 140,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone. Individuals with AUD also often struggle with cognitive deficits, particularly in memory, attention, and cognitive flexibility, which can further undermine recovery. Current drug options are limited and only modestly effective, so more efficacious and better-tolerated options are urgently needed.",
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            "content": "Chronic low back pain is a common and often frustrating condition, marked by flare-ups that can disrupt daily life for years. Many existing treatments offer only limited or short-term relief, leaving people struggling to stay active and independent. ... [1201 chars]",
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            "description": "Researchers have turned artificial intelligence into a powerful new lens for understanding why cancer survival rates differ so dramatically around the world. By analyzing cancer data and health system information from 185 countries, the AI model highlights which factors, such as access to radiotherapy, universal health coverage, and economic strength, are most closely linked to better survival in each nation.",
            "content": "The research, publishedin the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology, goes beyond broad comparisons to show which specific policy changes or system improvements could have the greatest impact on cancer survival in each nation. The team has also cr... [7825 chars]",
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