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Apr 29 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Workers: What They Need to Better Support Aging Adults

Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in helping older adults age comfortably at home. To do this well, they need solid training in nutrition and physical activity. A recent study dug into what these professionals need and want when it comes to learning more about these topics. The study fou

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Apr 29 2025HEALTH

Hearing Loss: The Silent Struggle and Community Solutions

Hearing loss is a widespread issue that affects many adults. It can make social interactions tough and lead to feelings of loneliness. But, there's not much research on how community programs can help with these social challenges. Many adults face hearing loss, which can make it hard to connect

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Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's First 100 Days: Promises Kept, Promises Broken

The first 100 days of Trump's return to office have been a flurry of activity, with a Republican-controlled Congress backing his moves. Trump has made significant changes, but the long-term effects are still uncertain. Some of his executive orders are just starting points for future actions. For ins

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Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Milton's Money Maze: Schools in the Balance

Milton is a town with a mix of financial puzzles. It's not a poor place, but it's facing some serious money problems. The median home price is a million dollars, and the average family brings in nearly 180, 000 dollars a year. Yet, the town is struggling with a double dose of financial trouble. Ther

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Apr 28 2025EDUCATION

How We Test Medical Students: MCQs vs. Short Answers

Medical students face tough tests. Two popular ways to check their knowledge are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and very short answer questions (VSAQs). These methods are used a lot in important exams. MCQs are quick and cover a lot of ground. They are also reliable. But they might not test how we

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Apr 28 2025EDUCATION

Student Activism Under Scrutiny: A Case of Unfair Punishment

A young student, Tess Segal, was part of a protest on April 29, 2024, at the University of Florida. The protest was against the university's investments in weapons manufacturers and academic institutions in Israel. The students were peacefully engaging in activities like studying, playing cards, and

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Apr 27 2025HEALTH

Smoking Cessation: A New Approach for Myanmar's Industrial Workers

In Myanmar, industrial workers face a significant challenge with smoking. To tackle this issue, a unique study was conducted. The focus was on improving health knowledge, perceptions, and self-efficacy regarding smoking. The approach was innovative, combining health education with mobile phone text

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Apr 27 2025EDUCATION

How Chinese Students Spark Business Ideas

In China, many university students have a knack for dreaming up new business ventures. This skill is crucial for their future success as entrepreneurs. The question is, what drives these students to come up with so many innovative ideas? It is important to note that this is not just about having a

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Apr 26 2025EDUCATION

Students' futures on the line as ICE reverses course

Students across the United States breathed a sigh of relief as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) decided to restore the status of some international students. This decision came after a wave of abrupt terminations that left many students in a state of uncertainty. The terminations were made

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Religious Beliefs and Healthcare: Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Germany

Germany is becoming more diverse, and this shift is affecting healthcare. People's religious and cultural beliefs often shape their medical choices. However, many healthcare workers don't know much about these beliefs, especially when it comes to minority religions like Islam. This lack of knowledge

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