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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Medications and Meals: The Surprising Factors in Seniors' Health

Ever wondered how the mix of medicines and food habits affects older adults? A new study dug into this, focusing on seniors in communities. They looked at how many medications these adults were taking, a practice known as polypharmacy. But the twist was that they also checked out their eating habits

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

The Worldwide Shift: How Drug Companies Handle Changes Post-Approval

Ever wondered how drug companies manage changes after their products hit the market? A recent global survey shed light on this complex process known as post-approval change management. The survey, conducted among various pharmaceutical industries, aimed to understand how companies adapt to changes w

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Dec 30 2024WEATHER

Storm Aftermath: Tornado Day in Fairfield County

You wouldn’t expect a Sunday morning to start like this, but Fairfield County was in for a surprise. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a tornado with winds exceeding 90 miles per hour touched down. The twister made its way through parts of the county, causing quite a ruckus. Since T

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Dec 30 2024WEATHER

Weather Alert Over: No Tornadoes in Lowcountry

The National Weather Service decided to lift the tornado watch for most counties in South Carolina, including those in the Lowcountry. This watch was initially set to last until 1 p. m. for Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort, Orangeburg, Hampton, Jasper, and Allendale Counties. The

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Cleaning Up Water for Health in Thailand: A New Method to Stop Liver Cancer

Thailand has a problem: not enough places to treat sewage properly. This matters because it lets a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) lurk in the water and cause a serious liver cancer called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The government tried to fix this by making local governments build w

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Sipping and Puffing: How Age and Drinks Affect Smokers' Mouths in Ajman

Ever wondered how sipping hot beverages and puffing cigarettes affect the inner lining of your mouth? Scientists in Ajman, UAE, set out to answer this question by studying the buccal epithelial cells (the cells that make up the inner lining of your cheeks) of both smokers and non-smokers. This study

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Dec 29 2024CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively's Shocking Texts Expose Hollywood's Underbelly

Actress Blake Lively recently revealed explosive text messages from her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni and his team, alleging they planned to "smear" her for reporting sexual harassment on set. The texts show discussions about manipulating the press and preserving Baldoni's image. Baldoni'

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Dec 29 2024WEATHER

Storms Unleash Tornadoes in Houston: Damage and Tragedy

Houston's weather turned wild again on Saturday, December 28, with severe storms causing widespread damage and one tragic death. This marked the second occurrence of tornadoes in just three days. Meteorologists have reported nine tornadoes, and confirmation is awaited from the National Weather Servi

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Dec 29 2024SPORTS

The Future Uncertain: Tee Higgins' Final Home Game

Tee Higgins, the Bengals' wide receiver, is facing free agency after the 2024 season. As he took the field against the Broncos in what might be his last home game in Cincinnati, he had something special in mind. The Bengals' next game is away, making this possibly Higgins's final home game with the

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Dec 29 2024WEATHER

Mississippi's Stormy Night: One Life Lost

Last night, Mississippi faced a brutal storm that unfortunately took at least one life. The Jackson metro area still saw rain falling, but the worst seems to be over. The severe weather warnings have expired, indicating the dangerous part of the storm has moved out. The storm brought a powerful lin

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