ECONOMICS

Aug 24 2025LIFESTYLE

Home Brewing: A Game Changer for Beer Lovers

Beer enthusiasts often dream of having pub-quality brews at home. The PerfectDraft system makes this dream a reality, offering a convenient way to enjoy draft beer without leaving the house. This device connects to small kegs, delivering beer that tastes as fresh as it would in a bar. It's a hit among those who appreciate a good pint but want to skip the pub trip. T...

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Aug 13 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin Backer Supports College for Its Economic Views

Tyler Winklevoss, the CEO of Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, recently praised Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the school's focus on Austrian Economics, which aligns with his views on Bitcoin. Austrian Economics emphasizes free markets, individualism, and limited government intervention, principles that Bitcoin supporters value. Winklevoss sugge...

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Jul 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Late-Night TV's Tough Times: Is Colbert's Exit Just About Money?

CBS has decided to end Stephen Colbert's late-night show, saying it's all about money. But many people think there's more to it. Colbert has been a big critic of President Donald Trump, and some believe that might have played a role in the decision. Late-night TV is facing some serious challenges. Advertising money has dropped a lot in recent years. In 2018, network...

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Why Heart Doctors Aren't Using a Life-Saving Treatment

Heart failure is a big deal, especially for folks over 50. It's a top reason people end up in the hospital, and it can make life pretty tough. There's a treatment called Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) that can really help, but not enough doctors are using it. The usual ways to get doctors to use it more haven't worked so well. So, what's the deal? Maybe we n...

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Jul 16 2025BUSINESS

America's Economic Crossroads: Reagan or Carter?

America's economy is at a turning point. Mohamed El-Erian, a well-known economist, has pointed out that the country is facing a big decision. The choices made now could lead to a strong economic comeback or a period of struggle. El-Erian has compared the current situation to two different times in U. S. history. One is the late 1970s under President Jimmy Carter. Th...

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Cheaper or Better? Picking the Right Blood Thinner for Sick Patients

Doctors often use a machine to clean blood in very sick patients. This is called CRRT. Two common methods keep blood from clotting in the machine. One uses citrate. The other uses heparin. Both have pros and cons. But which one saves more money and works better? That's what experts wanted to find out. First, let's talk about the two methods. Citrate works by stoppin...

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Smart Choices for Lowering Cholesterol: A Look at New Medications

In the Moscow Region, doctors are using new drugs to help people with high cholesterol. These drugs are called PCSK-9 inhibitors (alirocumab and evolocumab) and inclisiran. They work in different ways to lower cholesterol levels. Researchers looked at how many people might need these drugs. They found that in the first year, about 12, 228 people might use a mix of h...

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

How Money Talks in Health Messages

Health messages can sway people's choices. This is not a new idea. People are more likely to take action when they see the benefits clearly. But how can health promoters make their messages more effective? One way is by looking at how people react to different types of information. This can be done by asking how much they are willing to pay for a service. Mammo...

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

The Power of Personalized Medicine in Africa

Personalized medicine is a big deal. It looks at how a person's genes affect how they react to medicines. This is crucial because not all drugs work the same way for everyone. Some people might need different doses or might not be able to take certain drugs at all. This is where pharmacogenomics comes in. It's the study of how genes affect drug responses. It can help...

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Jun 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Shaping Our Rules and Policies

A lot of what happens in society is guided by rules. These rules cover everything from how much things cost to how we vote. Making sure these rules work well for everyone is a big deal in social, economic, and political studies. Now, modern AI tools, like deep neural networks and reinforcement learning, are stepping in to help create better rules for people. People ...

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