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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Brain and Neck Blood Vessel Fixes: Which Work Better?

Craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (CCJ-DAVFs) are tricky blood vessel issues that can be tough to detect and cure. A recent study looked into two common treatments: surgery and a procedure called endovascular therapy. They wanted to see which one worked better. To do this, they ga

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Keep Ties with Law Firm Suing Pharma Giant

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a known vaccine skeptic nominated by President Donald Trump for Health and Human Services secretary, plans to keep his financial interests in certain lawsuits brought by the law firm Wisner Baum. This firm specializes in suing pharmaceutical companies for drug injuries. Ethic

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

How Impatience Affects Vaccine Booster Decisions

Ever wondered why some people are eager to get vaccine boosters while others aren't? A recent study across several nations found a surprising link. The study, conducted between June and August 2021, looked at people's tendency to prefer immediate smaller rewards over larger future ones, a trait know

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Instagram Users Struggle to Unfollow Trump and Vance

Some Instagram users, including singers like Demi Lovato and Gracie Abrams, are having trouble unfollowing the accounts of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and First Lady Melania Trump. Abrams shared on her Instagram story that she had to unfollow the @vp and @potus accounts three ti

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Jan 23 2025CELEBRITIES

Jewelry Designer Lynn Ban Dies After Ski Accident

Lynn Ban, a well-known jewelry designer and cast member of Netflix's "Bling Empire: New York, " has sadly passed away at the age of 51. Her son, Sebastian, confirmed the news on her Instagram account. Lynn was involved in a skiing accident during a family trip to Aspen, Colorado, which led to a brai

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Virus Overload: Four Bugs Making Us Sick

This winter, the United States is dealing with a unique challenge – a "quademic" of flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus. While the first three affect the respiratory system, norovirus causes nasty stomach issues. Experts are concerned because norovirus is particularly vic

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

What Do People in England and Wales Think About Mobile Stroke Units?

Mobile stroke units, or MSUs, are becoming popular around the world for quickly treating strokes. They help reduce the time it takes to start treatment and may improve access to a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy. However, there's been no research in England and Wales to see if doctors, pati

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

America Drops the Paris Deal: What's the Truth?

Early in his presidency, Donald Trump signed a big order. This order ended America's part in the Paris climate deal. But hear us out for a second. This deal wasn't just about the planet. It was about money and power. China, for example, could keep polluting without any consequences. And guess who ha

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

AI Judges at X Games in Aspen: Future of Scoring?

This week, the X Games in Aspen is taking a revolutionary step by incorporating artificial intelligence to judge halfpipe runs. Jeremy Bloom, the X Games' new CEO and a former freestyle skier, has partnered with Google founder Sergey Brin to develop this technology using Google Cloud tools. Bloom be

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Jan 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Reality Star Lynn Ban Passes Away at 52 After Ski Accident

Lynn Ban, a star from the Netflix show "Bling Empire: New York, " has sadly left us at the age of 52. Her son, Sebastian, shared the news on Instagram, revealing that she had passed away on Monday. This came just a few weeks after she underwent emergency brain surgery due to injuries from a ski acci

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