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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

A Surprising Defense: Lions Lead Vikings 10-6 at Halftime

Instead of an offensive showdown, the first half of the game between the Lions and Vikings turned into a defensive battle. The Lions are in the lead, 10-6, even though both teams are struggling to rack up yards. The Vikings have managed just 113 yards despite having three chances to score in the red

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Predicting Preterm Births: A Psychosocial Approach in Kenya

In sub-Saharan Africa, where 40% of the world's neonatal deaths happen, preterm birth (PTB) is a major concern. Researchers in Kenya have been working to understand what factors might put pregnant women at risk for PTB. They looked at a mix of things like demographics, medical history, and how a wom

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Health Scores and Diabetic Kidney Disease: What You Should Know

Did you know that the foods you eat and your lifestyle can affect your kidneys? Scientists have developed a special score called the Oxidative Balance Score (OBS) to measure this. It's like a report card for how well your body is dealing with stress caused by things like diet and daily habits. Resea

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

A Groundbreaking Moment: Becky Hammon Makes NBA History

In the world of sports, history was made on November 22, 2020. Becky Hammon, an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, stepped into the limelight when she became the first female to coach an NBA game. This remarkable event happened after the Spurs' head coach, Gregg Popovich, was ejected during

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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

Vikings' Darnold Proves Clutch in Close Games

For 97 years, the record for the highest winning percentage in one-score NFL games was held by Hall of Fame coach Guy Chamberlin. His impressive streak included four titles and a 22-7-7 record in close games. That marker is now within reach for Kevin O’Connell, the current Vikings coach, who has a .

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Vaccines and Pregnancy: A Comparative Look at COVID-19 and Flu Shots

Ever wondered how safe COVID-19 vaccines are for pregnant women? A recent study took a closer look at this question by comparing the outcomes of pregnant women who got the COVID-19 shot to those who got the flu vaccine. The researchers used a statistical method called propensity score matching to en

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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

Vikings Lead at Halftime: Can Packers Come Back?

As the second half kicks off, the Minnesota Vikings are in the driver's seat with a 13-3 lead over the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings turned the tables after the Packers took an early lead of 3-0. A long pass from quarterback Sam Darnold to Jalen Nailor secured the only touchdown of the game so far.

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Surgery Decisions: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All

Ever wondered how doctors pick the right surgery for you? It turns out, they might be looking at something called the Risk Analysis Index, or RAI. This is like a frailty score that helps them decide how tough you are before an operation. When it comes to fixing a rectal prolapse, doctors can go thro

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Running Risks: Bone Health Beyond Density

Long-distance runners are no strangers to bone stress injuries (BSIs). Traditionally, bone mineral density (BMD) has been the go-to measure for assessing these risks. But what if there's more to the story? Enter trabecular bone score (TBS), a newer metric that might offer a clearer picture. Res

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Dec 27 2024SPORTS

Seahawks and Bears: A Low-Scoring NFL Night

In the midst of the NFL season, a rather uneventful game took place on Thursday Night Football between the Seahawks and the Bears. The final score? A measly 6-3, marking the lowest-scoring game of the season. This game surpassed the previous low score record of Jaguars 10, Titans 6 set in Week 14. W

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