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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

High Altitude Workouts: What Happens to Your Brain?

The brain is a mysterious organ. It is affected by many things. One of these things is exercise. When exercise happens at high altitudes, the brain can change in many ways. These changes are not fully understood. They can range from how the brain uses energy to how blood flows through it. It c

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

The Ultimate Challenge: Keeping Astronauts Fit for Mars

The human body faces a tough test during long space trips. Every part of it can suffer. This is especially true for missions to Mars. These trips are long and tough on the body. Astronauts must stay fit and healthy. They must be ready for any challenge. This is where sport science comes in. It can h

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

The 3D Motion Capture Revolution in Sports

The world of sports is changing fast. Technology is making it easier to track how athletes move. This is thanks to 3D motion capture systems. These systems come in different forms. Each has its own way of working. Some use a single camera with depth estimation. Others use a single camera with

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

Firing Frenzy: Supreme Court's Ruling on Federal Worker Terminations

The Supreme Court recently made a significant decision about federal worker firings. It allowed the Trump administration to proceed with dismissing around 16, 000 probationary federal employees. This ruling came in an unsigned opinion, and the court did not delve into whether the firings were legal.

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

New Hampshire Senate Race: Sununu's Decision and Its Ripple Effects

The political landscape in New Hampshire just got a bit more interesting. Chris Sununu, the former governor of the state, has decided not to run for the Senate in 2026. This news has left many political figures, including former President Trump, disappointed. They had hoped Sununu would be the one t

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

Billionaires Speak Out Against Tariffs

The stock market took a hit, and some of the world's richest people are not happy about it. The tariffs are part of a bigger plan to change how the U. S. does business with other countries. The tariffs are a big deal because they affect how much things cost and how the economy works. Some billion

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Apr 08 2025HEALTH

Helping Families Navigate Hereditary Cancer Risks

Hereditary cancer syndromes are a big deal. They can run in families and increase the risk of certain cancers. Over the past 15 years, tools called decision aids (DAs) have been created. These tools help families make informed choices about managing these risks. They guide them through complex decis

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Apr 08 2025HEALTH

How to Make Sense of Medical Studies: A Simple Guide

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are often called the gold standard in medical research. They help figure out if a treatment or intervention works and if it is safe. However, the math behind these trials can be tricky. Understanding some basic math ideas is key to knowing if the results really ma

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Apr 08 2025HEALTH

Smart Tools, Slow Adoption: Why Doctors Aren't Using AI in Hospitals

Doctors have access to smart tools that use artificial intelligence to help with diagnoses. These tools combine medical knowledge, patient information, and clinical guidelines to assist doctors in making decisions. However, these tools aren't being used as much as expected. Why is this happening? T

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Apr 07 2025HEALTH

Racial Bias, Neighborhood Struggles, and Breast Cancer Outcomes

The United States has a long history of racial inequality. This has led to a situation where Black Americans often find themselves living in areas that lack resources. These neighborhoods are typically marked by poverty, limited access to quality healthcare, and fewer educational opportunities. This

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