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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

New Pharmacists' Prescribing Powers: What Stakeholders Think

Ever wondered what people involved in healthcare think about new pharmacists prescribing medicines right after they graduate? Well, a recent study took a deep dive into this topic. The General Pharmaceutical Council has changed the rules, allowing new pharmacists to prescribe from the moment they st

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Older Adults' Medicaid Journey: A Shift in Care

Older adults who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare depend on Medicaid to cover their Medicare costs and additional services like dental care and long-term support. Yet, the impact of the upcoming "Medicaid unwinding" process on these individuals is a mystery. This process, which will reass

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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Colorado's Big City Mayors Team Up: Focus on Young Offenders and Housing

In Colorado, the mayors of the state's three largest cities—Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Denver—have joined forces to write a letter to Governor Jared Polis and other state leaders. They're kicking off the 2025 legislative session by urging a focus on public safety, specifically juvenile crime and

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Hairstyle Fixation: Alcohol's Impact on Face Recognition

Ever found yourself struggling to recall someone's features after a night out? Scientists decided to explore this common experience, focusing on how alcohol might influence our memory of faces. In a unique experiment, participants were shown images of women with either long hair or hair tied back. H

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Jan 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up: How UK's Net Zero Plans Boost Air Quality

Are you wondering how the UK's net zero plans might affect air pollution? Let's dive in! A recent study took a look at two different pathways to reach net zero: a balanced approach (BNZP) and a more innovative one (WI). They used a fancy model to predict what might happen. Right now, with current po

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Discovering a Secret Weapon Against Weight Gain: A New Approach

Imagine eating all your favorite foods and never having to worry about putting on extra pounds. This might sound like a dream, but scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder are exploring a fascinating idea that could make this a reality. They've found a unique micro-organism that could help k

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Sustainable Drug Delivery: Greener Paths to Better Health

The world of drug delivery is facing a big challenge: how to help the environment while making medications more accessible and affordable. One way researchers are tackling this is by making it so we don't have to take as many pills. Imagine a pill that releases medicine slowly over time, reducing th

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Autonomous Cars: How Labels Shape Our Trust

Ever wondered how a simple label can change our perspective on artificial intelligence (AI) in cars? A recent online study put this question to the test. The researchers showed 478 people different guidelines about AI, either calling it "trustworthy" or "reliable. " Then, participants read three sho

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Casino Chat: Tysons Betting Bill and Community Voices

Let's talk about the Tysons casino buzz! Senator Scott Surovell just put forward Senate Bill 982, aiming to let Fairfax County decide if they want a casino. This isn't new; he's tried before. The county didn't ask for this, though. It's like someone handed them an unwanted birthday present. Some bus

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Future of Entertainment: Streaming, AI, and More

At the annual Variety Entertainment Summit held during CES in Las Vegas, top industry leaders discussed the latest trends in streaming, AI, and advertising. NBCUniversal’s Beatrice Springborn noted a shift towards producing fewer, higher-quality shows, while A+E Studios' Barry Jossen saw this as a p

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