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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Heart Health in Young People with Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes can lead to heart problems, but it's not just an adult issue. It turns out that even teenagers with this condition can have early signs of heart trouble. This isn't just about heartbeats and blood flow; it's about the tiny muscles in the heart working less efficiently. Doctors have a

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Who's Really Driving Environmental Policy Changes?

Environmental policy changes are a big deal in modern democracies. These changes have been happening a lot and are getting noticed. But why do these changes happen? There are a lot of different ideas about what causes them. Some people think it's because of what the public wants. Others point t

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Money Mix-Up: Santa Clara County's Head Start Funds

The Santa Clara County Office of Education has been accused of misusing federal funds. The report, released on Friday, revealed that over $135, 000 was used incorrectly. The funds were meant for the Head Start program. This program helps low-income children under five get important resources. The mo

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Back Pain Blues: What Makes a Good Rehab Program?

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common issue that affects many adults. To tackle this, interprofessional rehabilitation programs have been recommended. These programs are designed to improve the quality of life, reduce pain, and enhance functionality. However, there's a catch. The specific feature

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Snapshots for Sight: How Simple Photos Can Help in Emergency Eye Care

Emergency rooms can be hectic places, and sometimes, checking a patient's eyes can be tricky. Doctors who aren't eye specialists might find it hard to use traditional methods to look inside the eye. But here's where things get interesting: a new study in Canada shows that using a special type of cam

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

How Your Childhood Shapes Your Old Age Resilience

The way we grow up can have a big impact on how we handle life's challenges when we're older. This is what a recent study found out. Researchers looked at people born between 1934 and 1944. They wanted to see if tough times in childhood and the atmosphere at home affected how well these people could

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Can VR Help Stroke Patients Regain Arm Movement?

Strokes can be caused by a blocked blood vessel or a burst blood vessel in the brain. When this happens, it can affect a person's ability to move their arms. This can make daily tasks hard. Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-based technology that creates a simulated environment. It has been used in

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Feb 19 2025EDUCATION

Schools Face Tough Choices: Cut Diversity Programs or Lose Federal Cash

Schools and universities across the US are in a tight spot. They have just two weeks to make a big decision. They can either keep their diversity programs or risk losing federal funding. This is all because of a new directive from the Trump administration. The education department wants sch

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Feb 18 2025SCIENCE

Asteroid 2024 YR4: A Potential Threat in 2032

A massive asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, has caught the attention of scientists worldwide. This space rock, estimated to be between 130 to 300 feet wide, has a 2. 3% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. This probability is nearly double what it was when first detected. The asteroid's pot

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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

Breathing Trouble: How Sinus Issues Connect to Lung Problems

The Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS) looked into the link between sinus problems and lung issues. It's known that chronic sinus problems, called chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), are linked to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But, there wasn't much information abou

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