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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Prisons cost more, but are they making us safer?

New York's prisons are full of aging inmates, and the costs are rising. This is not making the public any safer, according to the state’s top judge. Many people think that locking up criminals for a long time will make society safer. But the numbers tell a different story. When more people are

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Picking Pockets of Research

Let's Talk Funding for Science. NIH made a big announcement. They said they are cutting down on money given to universities for things like equipment and maintenance. A scientist gets a grant of 500k a year, the university will get an extra amount for these other costs.

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

New Drugs to Tame High Cholesterol.

Heart trouble is a big problem people face across the globe. They often come from having too high cholesterol levels. Doctors have been trying various medicines to keep them in check. For decades, a type of medicine called statins had been the go to. However, adverse reactions showed up quite often

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

State Medicaid Costs Skyrocket

State governments across the nation are facing a steep challenge with Medicaid. Why? Because the people who stayed enrolled in Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic turned out to be sicker than anyone anticipated. This means the states are seeing a big jump in medical costs to care for these individu

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Diagnoses: How Digital Pathology Is Changing the Game

Breast cancer is becoming more common in Chile. Doctors need to use more than just basic tests to diagnose it accurately. They look at tissue samples, check for specific markers. This is where digital pathology comes in. It's a fancy term for using computers to help with diagnoses. But how does this

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Feb 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of AI: Smaller, Faster, and Cheaper

Imagine getting a top-notch result without spending a fortune. That's exactly what a new AI model from a company in China, DeepSeek, has achieved. They’ve created the DeepSeek-R1 model which can outperform even its most expensive competitors. The R1 model is built on top of the V3 model,

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Feb 02 2025FINANCE

The unspoken cost of hidden caregivers

Across Europe, there's a group of people quietly shouldering a massive responsibility. These are the caregivers, who provide daily support to those in need - often a family member or friend. But unlike professional carers, they don't get paid for their efforts. Their work

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Why Your Health Insurance Might Cost More in 2025

People are talking about a big jump in health insurance costs coming in 2025. This might make it harder for small and mid-sized companies to keep up with providing health benefits for their employees. These employers might struggle to keep their teams happy and healthy. Some experts say the

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

The Money Side of Keeping Hearts Healthy

The story of a pill does not seem interesting. Many see it as a change in life that can reduce weight. Things have started to change. This pill can help people who struggle with heart problems. People are always looking for new ways to lower healthcare costs and the money it takes to treat heart di

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

The Silent Threat: Weather and Kids' Health in Cuiabá

Have you ever wondered how the weather affects your health? In the vibrant city of Cuiabá, Brazil, a recent study uncovered a surprising connection between kids' health and the weather. Researchers dug through data from 2016 to 2018, using information from DATASUS, INMET, and a smart calculation met

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