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Oct 13 2025HEALTH

Young People and Substance Use: A Closer Look at the Pandemic's Impact

The pandemic changed a lot of things. It also brought attention to how young people in Ireland were using drugs and alcohol. During the tough lockdowns, hospitals saw more cases linked to these substances. Why is this important? Well, young people are still growing and developing. Their brains and

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Oct 12 2025HEALTH

China's Drug Breakthroughs: A Look at New Medicines and Their Challenges

China has been making big strides in the world of medicine. Since 2016, they've been approving new drugs at a faster pace. These drugs are called innovative because they are new and not sold anywhere else. The country's health authority, the NMPA, has been working hard to make sure these drugs get t

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Oct 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

The High Cost of Cutting-Edge Tech: What's Next for Android Phones?

Qualcomm's latest chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, is making waves, but not in a good way for phone makers. This chip is built using TSMC's advanced 3nm technology, which is expensive. The cost of making this chip is now 27% higher than the previous model, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This means phone

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Oct 09 2025CRIME

Justice in Question: The Robert Roberson Case

Robert Roberson, a man with a troubled past, is set to face the death penalty for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. The case, which has garnered national attention, is built on shaky ground, with prosecutors accusing Roberson of sexually abusing his daughter despite a lack of evid

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Oct 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Hydrogen Mixing: A Risky Gamble or a Clever Move?

Hydrogen blending is a hot topic, but is it a smart solution or just a distraction? Critics argue that instead of pushing for hydrogen, we should focus on speeding up electrification and helping workers in fossil fuel industries transition to cleaner jobs. Mixing hydrogen with natural gas sounds si

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Oct 08 2025SPORTS

Who is the Premier League's top midfielder?

Paul Scholes, a respected figure in football, has sparked a debate by naming Sandro Tonali as the best midfielder in the Premier League. This opinion challenges the common belief that Declan Rice holds that title. Scholes, known for his insightful analysis, has been impressed by Tonali's performanc

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Oct 07 2025CELEBRITIES

What's Going On With Mark Sanchez?

Mark Sanchez, the former NFL quarterback turned Fox Sports analyst, is in a bit of trouble. Police in Indianapolis are waiting for drug test results to see if they can figure out what happened. Sanchez was involved in a weird incident early Saturday morning. He got into a fight with a grease truck d

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Oct 06 2025HEALTH

A Promising Breakthrough for Pulmonary Hypertension Patients

Pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition where blood pressure in the heart-to-lung system is too high, has long been a challenge to treat. But there's new hope on the horizon. A recent study has shown that a drug called sotatercept can make a big difference for people newly diagnosed with this co

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Oct 06 2025HEALTH

Kids and Ivermectin: A Closer Look at Treating Scabies

Scabies is a common skin issue. It causes itching and rashes. It spreads easily among kids. Parents worry about treating it, especially for little ones under 15 kg. Ivermectin is a medicine that can help. It fights the tiny mites that cause scabies. Some studies show Ivermectin works well for kids.

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Oct 05 2025HEALTH

New Hope in the Fight Against Liver Cancer

Scientists have been busy in the lab, cooking up new versions of a natural compound called cordycepin. They added some extra bits to it, hoping to make it stronger in the fight against cancer. They used some fancy tools to check the new compounds, like IR, NMR, HPLC, and HRMS, to make sure they were

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