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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Dementia: The Mealtime Challenge in Care Homes

Imagine trying to eat a meal while struggling to hold a fork, focus on the task, or even remember what food is. This is a daily reality for many people with dementia living in residential care facilities. These folks face a lot of hurdles during mealtimes, like having trouble eating, using utensils,

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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

Stories vs. Textbooks: Which Helps Students Learn Anatomy Better?

Imagine trying to learn about the human body without any stories or interesting details. That's what traditional anatomy classes often look like. But what if adding a bit of storytelling could make learning anatomy more fun and effective? That's exactly what a recent study explored. A group

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Love, Learning, and Money: The Chinese Marriage Mix

In China, marriage is changing. People are increasingly choosing partners with similar education levels. This isn't just about finding someone with the same degree. It's about how this trend affects money and opportunities. This trend is called educational assortative mating. It's becoming

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Online Helpers for Cancer Patients: What's Out There?

Cancer is a tough battle, and making decisions about treatment can be overwhelming. Imagine having a friend who can guide you through the process, explain your options, and help you understand what's going on. That's basically what web-based educational tools and decision aids are for patients with

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Feb 20 2025SCIENCE

How Brazil's Big Cities Differ on Lab-Grown Meat

Brazil is a vast nation with a mix of people and landscapes. This diversity leads to different views on new ideas, like meat grown in labs. Lab-grown meat is seen as a better way to get protein without the downsides of traditional meat production. It's considered more eco-friendly and ethical.

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Back Pain: How Learning Can Help You Heal

Lower back pain is a huge problem. Almost everyone will feel it at some point in their life. It's a big deal, affecting how we move and feel. Doctors and experts agree that teaching patients about their condition is a key part of treating it. This is especially true when combined with physical thera

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Breaking Barriers: How a Program is Changing the Face of Medical Research

Imagine a world where medical research is as diverse as the people it serves. That's the goal of a unique program designed to boost the number of physician-scientists from backgrounds that are often left out of the mix. These underrepresented groups face real hurdles when trying to enter the field.

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Feb 15 2025EDUCATION

Middletown Schools Drops Transgender Student Protections

Middletown's school board made a big decision recently. They voted to get rid of Policy 5756, which was put in place by the New Jersey Department of Education to protect transgender students. This policy had been a source of controversy for a while. The board's vote to remove it also meant that all

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Feb 15 2025EDUCATION

Fixing Education: Why Linda McMahon Matters

Education in the US is facing a serious crisis. Recent reports show that reading and math scores for eighth graders have dropped significantly. Only 30% of students are meeting reading proficiency levels, and math scores are also on the decline. This situation calls for major changes in how we appro

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Feb 14 2025EDUCATION

How Smart Thinking Helps Kids in School

Ever noticed how some kids sail through school while others find it tough? It turns out that how kids tackle certain thinking tasks might play a big role in their school success. Researchers wanted to know more about something called executive functions. These are like the brain's control center, he

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