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Nov 24 2024EDUCATION

Texas Schools Get Optional Bible Lessons

In a close vote, Texas' education board decided that elementary schools can teach lessons inspired by the Bible. This happened despite worries that it might push religious views on young students. The lessons will start as early as next year. Schools that use these lessons will get extra money from

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Mobile Apps for HIV Medication: Are They Reporting Right?

You might have heard about mobile apps helping people with HIV manage their medication. But are these apps following the rules? A recent study dug into this, checking if these apps are telling us what they're supposed to. These apps are designed to help people with HIV stick to their antiretroviral

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Saliva's microbe army: How sugar problems impact gum health

Did you know that the tiny creatures living in your saliva can tell a lot about your health? Especially if you have type 2 diabetes. In a recent study, scientists took a closer look at these microbes when diabetes meets different levels of gum disease. They found that the mix of microbes changes qui

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

New Law Would Check Cabinet Picks' Foreign Ties

A newly elected senator from New Jersey, Andy Kim, has introduced a bill that would require high-ranking government officials to reveal their financial dealings with foreign governments. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump made some controversial Cabinet picks. Senator-elect Kim says the b

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Broken Bones and Knee Implants: What's the Link?

Ever wondered why some people with knee implants end up with broken bones? Turns out, it might have something to do with how the implant is placed. A study from a single hospital looked into this issue. They focused on a specific type of knee replacement called the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthr

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Malaysia's Switch to ICD-11: A Closer Look at Data Impact

Malaysia has recently adopted the International Statistical Classification of Diseases 11th Version, or ICD-11, which is a big deal for the way the country collects and uses health data. This new system gives a much clearer picture of how diseases affect people in Malaysia. ICD-11 is a global stand

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Preterm Birth in Twins from IVF: What You Need to Know

Ever wondered what causes very early or early preterm births in twin pregnancies after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)? A recent study looked into this. Scientists at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital analyzed 2042 twin pregnancies from 2019 to 2022. They found that

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

How Childhood Trauma Shapes the Brain

Ever wondered how childhood trauma affects the brain, even in people who seem perfectly healthy? Researchers have started to look into this. They know that childhood trauma can lead to mental health issues, and the brain region that controls emotions and memories, called the limbic system, might be

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Nov 23 2024SPORTS

A Buckeye's Change of Heart: Kirk Herbstreit on Will Howard

Former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit has had a change of heart about Buckeyes QB Will Howard. Initially, he wasn't sure how Howard would fit into Chip Kelly's offense. But after watching him play this season, Herbstreit admits he was wrong. Will Howard, a 3-star QB from the 2020 class, pla

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump's Late-Night Cabinet Picks: A Closer Look

On a Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump announced several key nominations for his administration. Among the notable picks were hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, outgoing Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) for Labor Secretary, and former Texas state Representativ

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