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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Long-Term Impact of a Hospital-Based Lifestyle Program on Overweight Kids

Ever wondered what happens after a kid goes through a lifestyle change program to tackle obesity? Researchers took a closer look at a group of overweight and obese kids who participated in a hospital-based program. The goal? To see if the changes they made stuck around for the long haul. Turns out,

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Jan 17 2025RELIGION

Pope Francis' Arm in a Sling: What's the Story?

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, recently took a tumble at Santa Marta in Colombia. This isn't his first fall in recent months—he also slipped back in December, which left him with a nasty bruise on his chin. This time, he's sporting a sling on his right arm. The Vatican

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Discovering Value: Voices of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Flemish Care

Imagine you're in a Flemish residential care facility. Ten people with intellectual disabilities were asked about the most important things in their lives and what they thought about managing their own support. They used photos to tell their stories. Their photos and conversations told us something

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Moving Genesis Invitational: A New Venue After Wildfires

The Genesis Invitational, a significant golf event run by Tiger Woods’ foundation, is changing its location due to the recent wildfires around Los Angeles. The PGA Tour has decided to keep the event dates, February 13-16, but will hold it at a different site. The change comes after the wildfires, pa

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The New Switch 2: Better, But Not Special Enough?

If you’re into handheld gaming, you’ve probably seen or heard about the Switch 2. At first glance, it looks like Nintendo took a page from other gaming brands like Lenovo. The new Switch has a darker, more serious look, which is a big change from their usual bright and fun designs. This isn’t the Ni

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Mario Kart Game Shows Off Movie-Inspired Donkey Kong Look

A fresh trailer for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console has sparked curiosity and comments about a new Donkey Kong design in what seems to be the latest Mario Kart game. This revamped design draws inspiration from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and fans are quick to notice the change. "Something's n

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Trump Picks Hollywood Stars as Industry Boosters

President-elect Donald Trump chose actors Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as his "Special Ambassadors to Hollywood. " His aim? To help the movie business bounce back after COVID and strike issues. The trio, who publicly praise Trump, will serve as his "eyes and ears" in the entertainm

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Omadacycline: A New Hope Against Infections

Meet omadacycline, a superhero in the world of antibiotics! This new tetracycline agent fights bacteria that other drugs can't touch. How does it do it? By sneaking past their defenses – both the efflux pumps and the ribosomal methylation tricks. That's why omadacycline has a broader range of power

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Joe Biden's Term: A Tale of Democratic Elites and Lost Democracy

Joe Biden's presidency has been anything but typical. It's been more like a gap between two eras, with no clear leader in charge. The famous sign on Harry Truman's desk said, "The buck stops here. " But where did the responsibility end with Joe Biden? Voters didn't ask for a president who wasn't up

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Biden's Final Act: A Divided Nation and Partisan Woes

As Joe Biden’s time in the Oval Office comes to an end, there's a mix of emotions and tensions. He pledged to unite the country and strengthen his party, but instead, Americans feel divided, and his party is bruised. Many Democrats blame him for not stepping down earlier, which might have allowed an

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