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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

How AI is Boosting Surgery Decisions for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Imagine trying to solve a complex puzzle without all the pieces. That's what doctors often face when treating epilepsy patients who don't respond to medications. But technology is coming to the rescue. Researchers have created a special type of AI, a customized GPT model, to help doctors make more a

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Exercise Intensity: What's Best for Boosting Oxygen Uptake?

Let's talk about how we measure and improve our bodies' ability to use oxygen during exercise. Scientists are wondering if there's a better way to set exercise intensity to boost this ability, called VO2 max. They compared two methods: traditional intensity anchors (like heart rate zones) and physio

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Why Did Trump Keep Attacking London's Mayor?

London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, believes he was repeatedly targeted by Donald Trump due to his ethnicity and religion. This wasn't just a personal feud; it started when Khan opposed Trump's travel ban on certain Muslim countries. Trump lashed out, calling Khan "very dumb" and a "stone cold loser. " Khan

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Trump's Business Allies: Not So Sure About Big Tech

CNBC's Jim Cramer recently sparked a conversation among investors. He suggested that Donald Trump's administration might not be as cozy with big businesses as many think. Some of Trump's advisors, like JD Vance, are critical of large companies accused of having too much power. They're especially tou

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Growing a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Workforce: A Decade of Insights

We've got a big problem: not enough experts to help kids with medicines. Back in 2012, the National Institutes of Health started a program to train future pediatric clinical pharmacologists. We checked in with trainees and graduates to see what's working and what needs fixing. Over 50% responded, mo

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Predicting Diabetes: A New Approach for Different Groups

Early detection of people at high risk for type 2 diabetes is super important. This study looked into a new way to do this using specific biomarkers for different groups. They wanted to see how well this new method could predict who might get diabetes. Scientists know that diabetes is not one-size-

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Kraft Heinz Pulls School Lunchables Due to Low Demand

Kraft Heinz, the company known for products like Capri Sun and Oscar Meyer, has stopped selling their school-designed Lunchables meals. These meals were introduced at the start of the 2023-2024 school year and were supposed to be healthier with more protein and less fat and sodium. However, nutritio

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Movement Matters: Debunking the Standing Myth

You might have heard that standing all day is great for your health. Well, Australian researchers have some news for you: it's not the solution you think it is. A recent study showed that standing all day doesn't cancel out the negative effects of sitting too much. In fact, it could even cause probl

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Nov 11 2024HEALTH

Knee Pain: How Pilates Can Step In

Knee pain is no fun, right? But did you know that instead of just taking it easy, you can actually fight back against it with the right exercises? Pilates, for instance, can be a game-changer. It turns out that about one in four adults experience knee pain, and that number has been on the rise. Ost

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Valencia Residents Demand Leader's Resignation After Flood Chaos

Valencia's residents took to the streets to protest the regional leader, Carlos Mazón, after last week's deadly floods. Over 200 people lost their lives, and many more are still missing. The protestors were angry because Mazón's administration didn't send flood alerts to people's phones until hours

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