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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Fighting Drug Resistance: A Community Conversation in Cumilla

Antibiotic resistance is a big deal globally, and it's particularly worrying in low-income countries like Bangladesh. A project called COSTAR is trying to fix this problem in Cumilla. This project uses something called the Community Dialogue Approach (CDA) to help people understand antibiotics bette

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Understanding Meniscus Root Tears in India: Patterns and Causes

In India, the meniscus root tears — specifically the medial and lateral ones — are an issue that deserves special attention. These tears can happen due to various reasons and lead to different patterns of damage. Scientists wanted to learn more about why these tears occur and how they look in the In

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

The Double Burden: Race, Neighborhoods, and Teen Health

In the United States, Black teens are more likely to face poor nutrition and obesity due to racism. This issue isn't just personal; it's deeply rooted in larger social structures. State-level racism and living in disadvantaged neighborhoods can limit Black teens' access to healthy food and healthcar

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

A Remarkable Life: Jimmy Carter, the Longest-Lived US President, Passes Away

Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, has left a lasting impact beyond his single term in office. At the age of 100, he became the longest-lived U. S. president. His tenure was marked by both struggles and significant achievements. One of his notable

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Predicting Colorectal Cancer Stages: A New Platelet Index Approach

Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out the best treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC)? Part of that process involves staging the cancer, which helps plan the right treatment and estimate how well it will work. In Indonesia, researchers are exploring a new way to predict CRC stages using simpl

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: From Peanut Farmer to Peace Maker

Did you know that Jimmy Carter, our 39th President, was the first commander in chief born in a hospital? That’s right, and it wasn’t just any hospital - it was one where his mother, a nurse, worked. Born in 1924, Jimmy was a small-town boy from Plains, Georgia, who grew up to become a Navy vet and l

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Fat Around Blood Vessels: The Secret Culprit in Diabetes and Heart Troubles

Did you know there's a kind of fat that wraps around our blood vessels? It's called perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT), and it's been sneakily affecting our heart health. When we're overweight or have diabetes, this fat gets inflamed and causes trouble. It sends out alarm signals to our immune syste

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Dec 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Weather Frog's Exit: What Google Changed and Why

Ever wondered what happened to the popular weather frog on Google Weather? The Pixel Weather team finally answered this question on the Made by Google Podcast in October. It turns out, Froggy didn't fit the new design Google had in mind. The team shared that they faced a tough choice. Half of the u

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Obesity and Its Link to Multiple Parathyroid Gland Issues

You might have heard that being overweight can affect a lot of things, but did you know it could be linked to problems with your parathyroid glands? These tiny glands in your neck help control your body's calcium levels. When something goes wrong and they make too much parathyroid hormone, it's call

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Dec 30 2024CRIME

Crime on the Rise in Palm Beach: A Wake-up Call for Residents

Living in Palm Beach, Florida, has always been synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. However, the recent surge in real estate prices, dubbed the "Trump bump, " has brought about an unexpected side effect: a rise in opportunistic crimes. Local authorities have been quietly warning residents to keep

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