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Oct 23 2024SCIENCE

China's Space Plans: From Lunar Missions to Venus Atmosphere Samples

China has big plans for space exploration, stretching all the way to 2050. This includes a mission to grab a piece of the Venusian atmosphere. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, China National Space Administration, and China Manned Space Engineering Office announced these plans together. Their goal is

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

Walking Pneumonia: A Gradual Illness on the Rise

Lately, cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, often referred to as "walking pneumonia, " have been increasing, especially among kids. This bacteria causes lung infections, but unlike other types of pneumonia, it comes on slowly and usually isn't severe enough to require hospitalization. Doctors have seen

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Weatherman Sam Champion Opens Up About His Cancer Battle

Imagine sitting at home, ready for the latest weather report, and then suddenly getting a life lesson. That's what happened when ABC weatherman Sam Champion shared his personal story on "Good Morning America. " He talked about his recent diagnosis of nodular basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin canc

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Pfizer's New Treatment for Hemophilia Gets FDA Approval

Pfizer Inc. has shared some exciting news! Their new medicine, HYMPAVZI (marstacimab-hncq), just got the green light from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. This medication is designed to help people with hemophilia A and B prevent or reduce bleeding episodes. Hemophilia is a rare condition th

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Texas AG Targets Dallas Doctor Over Teen Trans Care

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is making waves by suing a Dallas pediatrician, Dr. May Lau. He says she's breaking state law by giving hormone treatments to teens trying to transition their gender. Paxton claims these treatments are harmful and irreversible. The law he's using, SB 14, was passed

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Oct 18 2024WEATHER

Coastal B. C. on Alert: Heavy Rain and Wind Expected

Are you ready for some wild weather? British Columbia's south and central coasts are bracing for a major storm this weekend. Forecasters are warning about an atmospheric river system set to hit on Friday, which could bring flooding, heavy rain, and strong winds. The River Forecast Centre has issued

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

New Ways to Prevent HIV: Injectables vs. Pills

HIV prevention has come a long way. Safe sex practices, like using condoms and reducing partners, are still key. Surgical methods, like male circumcision, can also help. Treating infections is another preventive measure. But, people don't always use these methods. That's why scientists are exploring

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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

Whooping Cough is Back: A Parent's Guide

We're seeing a big jump in whooping cough cases, especially in the Middle Atlantic states. As of early October, there were around 17,579 cases compared to just 3,962 last year! This bacterial infection, also known as pertussis, spreads like wildfire through coughs and sneezes. It's most dangerous fo

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Oct 14 2024HEALTH

New Study: 1 in 4 US Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

A recent survey by The Ohio State University revealed that one out of every four adults in the US suspects they might have undiagnosed ADHD. However, only a small fraction, about 13%, has discussed their concerns with a healthcare professional. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly know

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Oct 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Khloe Kardashian's Face after Surgery: A Closer Look

Khloe Kardashian, a 40-year-old reality star, recently opened up about a procedure she went through to fix her face after surgery to remove a tumor. She shared pictures on Snapchat showing a big dent on her right cheek, which was left after the tumor was taken out. Khloe explained that she waited fo

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