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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Bison's Big Defense: Battling Tuberculosis

These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Life With an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: How Past Experiences Shape Perceptions

Patients who have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) have unique challenges. These ICDs are life-saving devices, but they come with their own set of worries. For instance, people who have gone through tough experiences as kids, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACE), might see the

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Why Do Some Scientists Stand Out More Than Others?

Ever thought about why certain scientists seem to be everywhere, while others are hardly noticed? Let's explore how people in Germany and South Africa view these prominent scientists. According to a book by Rae Goodell, these high-profile scientists often stir up controversy, communicate well, and h

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

TB on the Rise: Kansas Faces Major Outbreak

For a long time, tuberculosis (TB) cases in the US have been on a steady decline. But now, Kansas is seeing a significant surge in new cases, making it one of the largest outbreaks since the 1950s. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported 110 active TB cases and 632 latent cas

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Boosting ADHD Treatment with VR and Exercise Simulators: A Closer Look

Virtual reality (VR) and exercise simulators are becoming popular tools to help people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These modern methods are designed to improve cognitive functions, like executive function and memory. However, their effectiveness in enhancing attention is st

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Tuberculosis Surge in Kansas: What You Need to Know

Kansas is in the middle of a huge tuberculosis outbreak. As of January 24, there were 67 active cases and 79 latent infections reported since 2024, mainly in Wyandotte and Johnson counties near Kansas City. Jill Bronaugh, from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, called it the largest ou

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Jan 29 2025CRIME

Digital Danger: York Resident Loses Big Bucks to Texas Scammer

Imagine waking up one morning to find $60, 000 gone from your bank account. That's exactly what happened to a York resident last November. The culprit? Not some local troublemaker, but a tech-savvy scammer named Ayme Galvan from Texas. Galvan and their gang have been causing problems in multiple sta

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

TB Outbreak: Kansas Deals with Biggest US Record

Kansas is dealing with the largest tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in U. S. history, with 67 cases of active TB and 79 cases of latent TB confirmed so far. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported that the outbreak began in January 2024, with most cases concentrated in Wyandotte an

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Why Hims & Hers is Betting Big on a Shocking Super Bowl Ad

Imagine tuning in to the Super Bowl, expecting the usual fun and laughter from commercials. But one ad breaks the mold. Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health has a plan. They're using their 30-second spot to shine a light on a tough topic: America's weight problem. The ad, set to air in the third qu

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Getting Older Folks Moving and Connected

Ever thought about how staying active and chatting with friends could be a winning combo for our grandparents? Researchers set out to check if mixing exercise, lifestyle tips, and social get-togethers could boost grandma and grandpa's walking game. They gathered a bunch of folks living in the commun

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