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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Little Eyes, Big Influence: What Kids See on YouTube

Kids between 3 and 8 years old are glued to YouTube and YouTube Kids. They see lots of ads for snacks and drinks. These ads can shape what kids want to eat and drink. It's a big deal because many of these ads push unhealthy foods. YouTube is everywhere. Kids watch it on tablets, phones, and compute

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Men, Kids, and Choices: A Look at Family Planning in the DRC

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, men and women often want different things when it comes to having kids. Men usually want more children than women do. This isn't just about personal preference. It's tied to deeper social and gender rules that shape how people talk and decide about family pla

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Jun 28 2025EDUCATION

Social Media News: A Surprising Boost for Knowledge and Trust

In a world where social media is often blamed for spreading misinformation, a recent study reveals a surprising twist. It turns out that following news accounts on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp can actually make people more informed and improve their ability to spot false information. The s

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Spotting Skin Cancer: How Doctors Are Upping Their Game

Doctors are getting a hand from technology to spot skin cancer. There's a tool called optical coherence tomography (OCT) that's pretty handy, but not everyone knows how to use it right. That's where cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis steps in. It's like a scorecard that tracks how well doctors are doin

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Smarter Ways to Manage Diabetes and Save Money

Diabetes is becoming more common. It's important to find new ways to help people manage it. This study looks at a special program. It uses mobile health tools and a team of health workers. The goal is to see if this program can help people with diabetes. It also checks if it can save money for the h

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mining's Hidden Water Woes: The Slurry Story

Mining does more than just extract resources. It also leaves behind a mix of materials that can affect the environment. One of these is slurry, a thick mixture used in grouting to fill gaps in the earth. But what happens when this slurry interacts with groundwater? Recent research sheds light on thi

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Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

How Sunlight Can Help Turn CO2 into Fuel

Scientists have discovered an exciting way to convert CO2 into methane more efficiently. The secret? Light. By shining light on a special mix of ruthenium and titanium dioxide, researchers found that the process speeds up. This isn't just any mix—it's particularly good at this task. The light, wheth

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sumter's River: A Hidden Danger Lurks Beneath the Surface

In a recent study, the Pocotaligo River in Sumter, South Carolina, was found to have the highest levels of PFAS contamination among 22 waterways tested across the United States. PFAS, known as "forever chemicals, " are synthetic substances that persist in the environment and the human body, posing s

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mexico's Meat Tax: A Step Towards Healthier Eating?

Mexico is facing a big problem with how much red and processed meat people eat. Experts say this isn't good for health or the environment. So, they're thinking about taxing meat to get people to eat less of it. First, let's talk about why this is important. Eating too much red and processed meat ca

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Jun 28 2025SPORTS

NHL Draft: A Complex Puzzle Without a Crowd

The NHL draft is taking a new shape this year. Teams won't be in one place. Instead, they'll be spread out across North America. This is a big change from past years. It's also a big challenge. Steve Mayer is in charge of this event. He's the NHL's president of content and events. He's used to hand

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