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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer Survivors: How Moving More Can Be A Game Changer

Physical activity is a powerful tool that can significantly boost the lives of those who have survived lung cancer. Imagine the impact of incorporating more movement into daily routines. It's a game changer, and it's not just about feeling better, it's about living better. Lung cancer survivors have

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Jan 31 2025CRIME

Lubbock Cops Go Digital: E-Tickets on the Horizon!

In a first for Lubbock residents, police officers will soon be equipped with a new tool to enforce highway rules. This new technology is called e-citations! Officers will be able to issue traffic tickets digitally. This digital system is set to launch at the start of this week. It's called

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Missing Pieces in Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is a thrilling field. But, there's a problem. It's not as diverse as the U. S. population. The study took a close look at sports medicine trainees from two time periods. The first was from 2010 to 2015, and the second was from 2016 to 2021. There were over 3, 000 trainees in total.

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Jan 31 2025WEATHER

Unexpected Rain?

Get your umbrellas out, we're about to have a day of lots of changes in the weather. Dense fog lurks in the air tomorrow. This is common after rain. The fact here is that there is a chance for rain over night tonight. Temperature is not the problem and West wind will slow down the chill f

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Gold Nanoparticles: A New Hope for Eye Diseases

Imagine tiny gold particles helping to fix eye problems. These are not just any particles, they are special nanoparticles designed to absorb near-infrared light. These nanoparticles can heat up and destroy harmful cells. They can help with vision problems. But how does this work? First, let's ta

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Citrus Greening: Innovative Pesticide Receives a Boost

Firstly, there is a new weapon in the fight against citrus greening disease. But what? Do you know that scientists have figured out a way to make a special kind of pesticide even better and more deadly to a tiny bug that spreads this disease. The goal was to create a one-punch combo to wipe out

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

ADHD lives in adult aggression. And girls are more at risk

Aggressive behaviour in adults can be traced back to tough childhoods. This is not new news, but what is less clear are the complex links behind it. Enter ADHD, which comes with its own struggles, anyone with ADHD can tell you how hard it can be to control one's actions and thoughts.

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Brain Heat: How Scorching Temperatures Affect Kids' Thinking Skills

Climate change is making our planet hotter, and this isn't just a problem for polar bears, it's a big deal for kids too. Kids aged 9-10 might seem tough, but their brains are still growing. Extreme heat can mess with how well they think and learn. Imagine a kid trying to solve a math proble

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

How HIV affects body weight in Eastern Ethiopia

HIV has been a heavyweight on global health for a long time. A simple way to check if a person's weight is healthy is to use Body Mass Index (BMI). In many places with few resources, BMI is a big deal for folks starting HIV treatment. It can show if they might get sick or even worse. In Ethio

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Aphasia After Stroke: Can Self-Management Make a Difference?

Aphasia is a tough condition. It makes speaking or understanding language hard. Many people get it after a stroke. Self-management strategies can really help stroke survivors live better. But what about those with aphasia? They often get overlooked in research. So, can self-management help them too

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