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What To Know About This Biometric Most Fitness Trackers Measure
Heart rate is one of the most popular features on wearable health devices, but users may not fully understand what it means.
Carlo Domingo/Civil Beat/2022
Federal Budget Bill Permanently Increases Medicaid Funding For US Pacific Territories
Local officials say the money could help improve access to cancer treatment in island communities.
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Newly Discovered Species Of Gut Bacteria May Be A Culprit Behind Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings suggest that previously unknown species of bacteria is the culprit because is found only in the intestines of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
The Fight Over Abortion Access In Guam Has Broad Implications For Women In The Pacific
Guam is a hub for medical services in the region, often the first stop for patients seeking care before coming to Hawaii.
Carlo Domingo/Civil Beat/2022
Meggai na Pasienten Taotao Pasifiku Debidi U Ma Muebi Siha Pot Para u Fanmanrisibi i Nana’lå’la’ na Daialasis
Unu gi halom singko na natibon Chamorro gi Notte Marianas gai daiabetes, ya i diniseha para daialasis sigi ha’ kahulo’. Låo i sentron daialasis manggaige solamente gi islan kapitåt Saipan.
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Report: Hawaii Needs More Health Care Employees To Meet Growing Demand
New programs are underway to address the need for non-physician positions in the industry.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Sally Kaye: Serious As A Heart Attack
Getting health care to rural, underserved areas is always a challenge. Dedicated workers can make all the difference.
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Hawaii Island Is Getting New Federal Funds To Tackle Health Care Shortages. Is It Enough?
Gov.-elect Josh Green also has pledged to address problems with accessing care, especially in rural areas.
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Defamed Doula Wins $52,000 In Punitive Damages In Lactation Porn Case
The jury found women went too far warning each other about Danny “The Doula” Gallagher’s promotion of lactation erotica.
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Hawaii Drug Abuse Prevention Groups Focus On Combating Fentanyl
With accidental overdoses and drug-related deaths rising in Hawaii, adolescents are the focus of law enforcement and prevention programs.