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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

Understanding Vision Loss from High Brain Pressure: A Closer Look

A recent study sheds light on a condition that can lead to vision loss in certain individuals. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) happens when the fluid around the brain builds up pressure without a clear cause. This condition can be serious, as it might result in blindness if not treated pr

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Oct 30 2025SCIENCE

Big Moves in Brain Science: Universities Step Up Their Game

Big things are happening in the world of brain research! Four universities have just launched some serious new projects, all thanks to some generous donations. These initiatives are super important because brain diseases like Alzheimer's are becoming more common, and they're causing big problems for

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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

Navigating Blood Thinners with Liver Issues: A Tricky Balance

Liver problems can really mix things up when it comes to blood thinners. The liver plays a big role in keeping our blood from clotting too much or too little. When it's not working right, things get complicated. Doctors have a tough time figuring out the best way to help these patients. Most studie

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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

Parkinson's and Blood Sugar Dips: What's the Link?

Parkinson's disease might be more than just a movement disorder. Recent findings hint that it could also mess with how the body handles sugar. This isn't just about diabetes, but also about low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. A study took a closer look at this, tracking blood sugar levels in Parkinson

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Oct 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Halloween's Spooky King: Is The Nightmare Before Christmas Really A Christmas Movie?

The Nightmare Before Christmas is making waves on Disney+ this Halloween season. It's not just popular; it's the number one movie on the platform worldwide. This might surprise some, but it's not news to everyone. The film's success raises an interesting question: is this movie more about Halloween

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Fort Worth Schools: A State Takeover and the Fight for Better Education

The Fort Worth Independent School District is in hot water. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is stepping in to take control because one of its schools, Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade, has been failing for years. This isn't a sudden move, though. The district has been struggling to meet

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Gary Smith Joins Yes I Can's Board: A New Beat for Inclusion

Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit that helps adults with disabilities find jobs and learn new skills, has welcomed Gary Smith to its board of trustees. Smith, who has spent over two decades in the music industry and business, is no stranger to making a difference. He started Ka

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Oct 29 2025HISTORY

A Century-Old Message from the Sea

On a beach in Western Australia, a family found a bottle with a surprising secret. It held letters from two soldiers, Malcolm Neville and William Harley, who wrote them in 1916. They were on a ship heading to France for World War I. The letters were cheerful, with Neville telling his mom about the g

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Oct 29 2025WEATHER

Hurricane Melissa: A Storm That Grounded Flights and Flooded Airports

Hurricane Melissa has been a massive disruption, especially for air travel in the Caribbean. It's not just any storm—it's one of the strongest to hit Jamaica, causing airports to shut down and flights to reroute. Imagine trying to fly from Florida to the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico and having

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Fayetteville's Councilman Questions Police Tactics and Youth Curfew

In Fayetteville, City Councilman Mario Benavente is known for his differing views on police and public safety. He recently raised concerns about the youth curfew and the disparity in traffic stops between Black and white drivers. During a recent council meeting, Police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. prese

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