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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Holiday Weight Gain: Americans’ Expectations and Habits

A study by Herbalife found that 24% of Americans are still carrying extra weight from last year's holiday season. On average, that's nearly 10 pounds! As the end of 2024 approaches, many expect to gain another six pounds. The survey, called "Holiday Healthy Habits, " showed that half of Americans fe

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Tracking Mom's Routine: A Study on Post-Pregnancy Weight and Breastfeeding

Did you know that many moms around the world struggle with keeping their weight in check after giving birth? This can lead to health issues for both mom and baby. Scientists are exploring ways to help these moms. One method they're testing is using electronic devices to keep track of mom's daily rou

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Mental Health of South Sudanese Refugees: A Closer Look

South Sudan has been through a lot of conflict and people have been forced to leave their homes, both within the country and internationally. This has led to many different studies on mental health issues caused by trauma. Some studies show very different results, which can be confusing. To make sen

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

Why Monkeys See Things Differently Too

We all see things that aren't really there sometimes—that's what we call optical illusions. Scientists find these mind-bending tricks fascinating because they reveal how our eyes and brains work together to create our perception of the world. Interestingly, nonhuman primates, like monkeys, also fall

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Nov 25 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Not So Decentralized Network

You might think Bitcoin is all about decentralization, but let's take a closer look at its network. Bitcoin runs on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, which is supposed to be spread out and not controlled by any single group. However, a recent study shows that this isn't exactly the case. Researchers cr

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Vein Health and Small Brain Injuries: What You Need to Know

Did you know that the tiny blood vessels in your brain play a big role in brain health? Scientists are trying to understand how these vessels, especially the deep medullary veins, are linked to brain injuries. In this study, researchers looked at people who had recently had a small brain injury call

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

The Unheard Voices: Offline Perspectives in Health Surveys

Health surveys today are mainly done online, but is that leaving some people out? A recent study talked to folks both online and offline about health and well-being. They found out that people who don't use the internet think differently about health choices than those who do. This is important beca

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Vice President Threatens Assassination: A Story of Political Turmoil in the Philippines

In a shocking turn of events, the Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, publicly threatened to have the country's President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , his wife, and the House Speaker assassinated if she were killed. This dramatic declaration came amidst escalating tensions between the two le

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

How Words Divide: The Impact of Partisan Language

In today's politically divided world, the language we use can have a significant impact on how others perceive us and our beliefs. Researchers conducted two experiments with 1121 Democrats and Republicans in the United States. They found that people tend to trust speakers more when they use language

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Where Are the Hurdles for Nurses in Critical Care?

Have you ever thought about how tough it can be for nurses to provide end-of-life care to patients and their families from different cultural backgrounds in Intensive Care Units (ICUs)? With the world becoming more diverse, this challenge is becoming more common. Nurses often feel like they're navig

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