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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Pharmacies Skirt FDA Rules to Keep Selling Popular Drugs

The FDA recently declared that compounding pharmacies should stop making knockoff versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs, such as Zepbound and Mounjaro. However, many online pharmacies are still advertising these drugs, despite the FDA's ban. This is because some pharmacies are finding l

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

The Rise of No and Low Alcohol Drinks in Britain

The UK government is setting a goal to cut down on alcohol use by 2025. One big step in this direction is making more no and low alcohol (no/lo) drinks available. This shift is not just about health but also about changing consumer habits. The availability of these drinks has been growing steadily.

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Cell Secrets: Tracking Endoderm Development in Zebrafish

Understanding how cells develop and change over time is a big deal in biology. It helps scientists see and understand the complex ways cells behave during the early stages of life. Usually, tracking cells relies on stable signals and strong promoters, which can be limiting for long-term studies. How

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Mar 21 2025SPORTS

The Celtics' Big Sale and Seattle's NBA Dreams

The Boston Celtics have just been sold for a staggering $6. 1 billion. This massive deal is not just about changing ownership. It sets a new standard for how much an NBA team is worth. The Celtics do not even own their own arena. Yet, this sale is the highest ever for a sports team in North America.

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Letting Bird Flu Spread: A Risky Plan?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently suggested a bold idea to tackle the bird flu epidemic in the U. S. He proposed allowing the virus to spread freely among bird populations. The goal? To identify and preserve birds that are naturally immune to the virus. This idea, however, has sparked debate among

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Mar 21 2025EDUCATION

Government Pressure on Columbia University's Middle Eastern Studies Department

The Trump administration's final days saw a bold move that could shake up higher education across the country. A brief, 44-word directive was tucked away in a demand to Columbia University. It ordered a significant shake-up of admissions and disciplinary policies. This directive could have far-reach

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Mar 21 2025EDUCATION

The Future of Fair Education

The Education Department has been a key player in ensuring equal access to education for all students since its creation in 1979. This mission was born out of the anti-poverty and civil rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s. The department's goal was to strengthen the federal commitment to equal e

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Mar 21 2025FINANCE

Nigeria's Private Sector: The Key to Tackling Debt and Boosting Business

Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, is grappling with a significant national debt. This is not just a government issue. It also affects the private sector, which is crucial for the economy. The private sector is the engine of growth. It creates jobs and drives innovation. However, it faces many

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Mar 21 2025EDUCATION

The Power of Perspective: How Future Thinking Boosts Leadership Skills

A study looked into how future thinking impacts leadership skills. It found that the ability to step back and view situations from a distance can greatly improve leadership effectiveness. This concept is known as temporal self-distancing. It is the ability to mentally detach from the present and

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Disability and HIV: The Hidden Struggle of Young Women in Eswatini

Young women in Eswatini face a unique set of challenges. Those with disabilities are at a higher risk of violence and HIV infection. This is a significant problem that needs attention. In 2022, about 14% of adolescent girls and young women aged 13-24 years in Eswatini reported having a functional di

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