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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Leg Risks: A Closer Look at Diabetes Drugs

People with type 2 diabetes often take special medicines. Two of these are GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors. Both help control blood sugar. But do they affect the risk of leg amputations differently? A big study looked at this question. It compared new users of these two types of drugs.

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Jun 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart TV with a Twist: Samsung's Frame Pro is now on sale

Samsung's latest TV, the Frame Pro, is making waves. It's not just a screen; it's a canvas. When you're not watching your favorite shows, it transforms into a digital art gallery. With over 3, 000 pieces of art to choose from, it's like having a museum in your living room. The Frame Pro is not just

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Understanding Polymyalgia Rheumatica: A Fresh Look at Treatment

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition in older adults, often linked to giant cell arteritis. It's the second most frequent inflammatory rheumatic disease in this age group, following rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, guidelines for treating PMR have been updated, focusing on

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Jun 25 2025SCIENCE

How the Brain Handles New Information: A Look at the Subcortex

The brain's ability to update information is a complex process. Recent studies have focused on the role of dopamine and the striatum in this process. Researchers used a special type of MRI, called 7 Tesla fMRI, to scan the brain while people performed a memory task. They found that when new informat

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

How the Brain's Coordination Center Affects Movement

The cerebellum, a part of the brain that helps with movement, can cause problems when it's not working right. To understand this better, researchers did an experiment with monkeys. They temporarily stopped signals from the cerebellum while the monkeys did reaching tasks. This made the monkeys move t

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Jun 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Smart Drainage: Balancing Costs and Benefits in a Changing Climate

Cities worldwide are scrambling to upgrade their drainage systems to handle the impacts of climate change. But with limited resources, it's a challenge to figure out where to invest for the best results. Traditional planning methods often fall short because they don't account for the complex and cha

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Jun 24 2025SPORTS

Celtics Make Bold Move: Holiday Traded for Simons and Picks

The Celtics have made a significant change to their team. They traded guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers. In return, they got guard Anfernee Simons and two future second-round picks. This trade shows the Celtics are serious about reshaping their roster. Holiday, who is 35 years old, h

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Jun 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Paramount+ Drops Showtime from Top Tier Plan

Paramount Global has made a subtle but significant change to its streaming service. The company has removed "Showtime" from the name of its highest-tier plan. Now, instead of "Paramount+ With Showtime, " it's simply called "Paramount+ Premium. " The price tag stays the same, though: $12. 99 monthly

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Jun 24 2025SPORTS

NBA Draft 2025: Who Will Teams Pick First?

The NBA Draft 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. With big trades happening just before the draft, teams are scrambling to make the best picks. The Dallas Mavericks are in a great spot, with a high chance of landing Cooper Flagg, a versatile player who can do it all o

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Jun 24 2025SPORTS

NBA Draft 2025: Who's Going Where?

The NBA Draft 2025 is creating quite a buzz, with Cooper Flagg leading the pack. This event is set to take place in Brooklyn, New York, at the Barclays Center. While the draft isn't as popular as the NFL Draft for betting, it still has its fair share of excitement. Cooper Flagg, a standout player f

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