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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

China's Social Welfare: A Boost for Political Support in Tough Times

When it comes to keeping citizens happy, many countries focus on economic growth. But what about social welfare? In China, from 2010 to 2018, researchers looked into this. They combined surveys from five waves of the China Family Panel Studies with city-level data. They found something interesting.

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Healthcare Costs Shift: How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgeries Changed in China

In China, public hospitals are feeling the pressure to manage costs, thanks to the new medical insurance payment system called diagnosis-related groups. This system has had a notable impact on uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgeries for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) at Hospital C. T

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Chinese Medicine and Autophagy: A New Hope for Chronic Liver Disease

Chronic liver disease is a growing concern worldwide. Our fast-paced lives and improving standards of living have contributed to an increase in these conditions. Modern medicine is still struggling to find effective treatments due to the complex causes of these diseases. One promising area of resear

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Nov 30 2024SPORTS

Ohio State's History with Michigan on November 30: Wins, Scuffles, and Close Calls

November 30 isn't just any day for Ohio State. It's a date that's seen some historic games, especially against their rival, Michigan. The Buckeyes have played the Wolverines on this date five times in a row, with three straight road wins. The first game on this date was a home loss to Kenyon in 1899

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Nov 30 2024SPORTS

Chiefs' Luck in Close Win: Raiders' Snap Mishap Seals the Deal

In a thrilling game on Black Friday, the Chiefs snuck away with a 19-17 victory over the Raiders, thanks to a costly mistake by the opposing team. The Raiders had a chance to win the game with just seconds left on the clock. They were driving down the field and had reached the Chiefs' 32-yard line.

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Nov 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

Smart Predictions for Cleaner Water at Wastewater Plants

Ever wondered how we can make wastewater treatment plants work more efficiently? Scientists have come up with a clever way to predict changes in water quality, which is really important for managing the process and reducing pollution. They combined something called convolutional bi-directional gated

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Predicting Pregnancy Drug Risks: Can AI Help?

Ensuring the safety of medicines during pregnancy is really important, but it's tricky because pregnant women are often left out of clinical trials. This makes it hard to figure out how drugs might affect them. A recent study tried to solve this problem by using advanced AI and machine learning to p

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

The Small Dangers in Your Chinese Herbal Tea Bags

Have you ever thought about what happens to the plastic bags that hold your traditional Chinese herbal decoction? It's convenient for sure, but there might be some hidden trouble brewing inside. When these bags are filled with hot water, they release tiny bits of plastic, known as micro and nanoplas

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Sweden Seeks China's Help After Mysterious Cable Cuts

Recently, Sweden has formally requested China's help to explain the sudden damage to two important data cables in the Baltic Sea. These cables, one connecting Finland to Germany and another from Lithuania to Sweden, were both damaged in Swedish waters. The incident happened near a Chinese ship calle

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Nov 29 2024SPORTS

Watch the Packers vs. Dolphins Game: Cable-Free Tips

After a long Thanksgiving Day filled with NFL action, there's more football to enjoy. The Green Bay Packers, boasting an 8-3 record, are set to square off against the Miami Dolphins, who are 5-6, at Lambeau Field. The game begins at 8:30 p. m. EST and will be broadcast on NBC. If you don't have cabl

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