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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

How Childhood Bladder Cancer Survivors Handle Long-Term Issues

Genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma, or GU-RMS, is a type of cancer that usually affects kids. It's tough to treat and often needs a mix of treatments like radiation, chemo, and big surgeries. But what happens after these kids grow up? Not much is known about how these treatments affect their health late

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

When Monkeypox Became a Social Media Battlefield

Imagine this: dozens of people chatting online about a scary virus called "monkeypox, " and drama unfolds. People start calling each other names, spreading false info, and getting nasty. This isn't new – social media's always had a dark side. But during big health crises like the 2022 mpox outbreak,

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Head Injuries in American Indian Elders: A Closer Look

Did you know that American Indians face the highest rates of death and hospitalization due to head injuries compared to any other group in the US? Yet, there's a surprising lack of information about how common these injuries are, what factors increase the risk, and how they affect the health of olde

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Dec 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Spicy Deal: 'Hot Ones' Studio Gets New Owners

Hey, have you heard the latest? The studio behind "Hot Ones, " that hit show where celebrities eat super spicy wings, just got sold! The new owners include the show's host, Sean Evans, and a big-time investor, George Soros. Evans will keep hosting the show and even take on a bigger role as the chief

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

What Makes Political Debates Personal: A Multimedia Perspective

Ever wondered what makes parliamentary debates feel so emotional? A new study is exploring this through a unique lens. Researchers are looking at how the mix of sounds, images, and actions in debates can sway viewer feelings. They've chosen Germany's Bundestag and Poland's Sejm to dive deep. It's no

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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Feeding Bandiagara: Challenges in Food Aid and Resilience

Mali strives to improve food security by boosting agriculture and water management, and diversifying income sources. While climate-smart farming shows promise, issues like scarce resources, market access, and political turmoil remain. Add to that gender disparities and dependency on foreign aid, and

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Insulin Pumps in Surgery: A New Way for People with Type 1 Diabetes

Imagine you're having a big operation, like a thyroidectomy, and you have type 1 diabetes. You might be worried about managing your insulin levels. Well, two girls, aged 12 and 33, recently had this surgery while using an automated insulin delivery (AID) system. This isn't your typical insulin pump;

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Dec 12 2024FINANCE

Bankruptcy Court Nixes The Onion's Deal for Infowars

On Tuesday night, a bankruptcy judge decided not to approve The Onion's parent company's bid to buy Alex Jones' Infowars media empire. The judge, Christopher Lopez, felt the $1. 75 million cash offer wasn't high enough. The bid also included a non-cash part where some Sandy Hook families, who were v

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Back Pain Leads to Surprise Diagnosis: A Young Man's Unexpected Pneumothorax

Imagine this: a 20-year-old guy, healthy and active, walks into the emergency room complaining of severe back pain and feeling sick enough to vomit. No history of smoking, no previous health issues. Sounds like a bad case of muscle strain, right? Wrong. This young man had something much more serious

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Dec 12 2024BUSINESS

The Life and Times of David Bonderman

David Bonderman, a billionaire investor who co-founded TPG, a global investment firm, passed away at 82. TPG, along with Bonderman's family office and the NHL's Seattle Kraken, announced his death. Born in L. A. , Bonderman studied at the University of Washington and Harvard Law School. In 1993, he

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