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Jul 12 2025SPORTS

How Girls' Bodies Change and How Training Can Help

Girls' bodies go through big changes as they grow up. These changes affect how they move and perform in sports. One important aspect is the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC). This is a process in muscles that helps with explosive movements like jumping and sprinting. Research shows that the SSC gets b

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Why Girls Get Sick More Often: The X-Chromosome Mystery

Girls have two X chromosomes, and this can make them more likely to get autoimmune diseases. These are conditions where the body's immune system attacks itself. Scientists are finding out that the X chromosome plays a big role in this. First, let's talk about something called X Chromosome I

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

A Religious Group's Tax Battle: What's at Stake for Workers?

Catholic Charities is taking its fight against Wisconsin's unemployment tax to the Supreme Court. They argue that the tax violates their religious freedom, since they don't hold religious services. But the state says the tax is fair, as it applies to all employers, religious or not. The court's deci

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