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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Abuse in the Community: New Report on Nigerian Teens

South-West Nigeria is home to serious issue. Most teens have survived abuse since turning 12. A worryingly high fraction of the population, 69. 4% are impacted. This alarming fact was just one of many uncovered. The issue is more severe for boys than girls. The reality is that higher rates

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Why Doctors in ICUs Are Drowning in Data

The role of electronic health records (EHRs) in healthcare isn't always smooth sailing. For doctors in ICUs, managing these digital files can be a nightmare. The sheer volume of data is overwhelming. We're talking about vital signs, test results, medications, and notes—all getting piled onto the pa

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Feb 11 2025RELIGION

The Pope's Powerful Words: When Trump's Policies Cross a Line

Pope Francis, known for his compassionate voice, recently spoke out against President Trump's migrant deportation policies. He didn't mince words when he described how these actions go against "the dignity of many men and women, and of entire families. " Pope Francis has a big heart for mig

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

What Do People Think About Measuring Progress in Functional Neurological Disorder?

Healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers aren’t just interested in getting to know a person’s symptoms. They want to know how well treatments are working in the long term. This study delves into the opinions of patients with a type of condition called a functional neurological disorder (FN

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Prisons cost more, but are they making us safer?

New York's prisons are full of aging inmates, and the costs are rising. This is not making the public any safer, according to the state’s top judge. Many people think that locking up criminals for a long time will make society safer. But the numbers tell a different story. When more people are

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Time Twist: How Our Minds Play Games with Time

Intuition is common in our experience. It is our internal gut feeling about things and has a massive role in our impulses. But it seems that intuition is connected to how we perceive time. Or rather, how we mess up our perception of time. You see, when we feel happy, sad, or meh, our brains can mak

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Driving Fears and Lost Paths

More people than we think grapple with a condition called developmental topographical disorientation (DTD). People with DTD get easily confused and disoriented, which can lead to major psychological issues. This can cause frustration and feelings of failure. It's essential to understand how spatia

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

The Role of a Mother's Gut in Preventing Autism

Think about how what a mother eats and how happy she is could affect her baby. New research shows that moms-to-be who take probiotics may help their unborn children avoid autism. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are good for the body. This is because probiotics can be passed from mothe

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fires and Plant Strategies: What's the Connection?

Fires are a natural part of many ecosystems around the world. In Australia, where fires are frequent, plants have developed unique strategies to cope with these recurring events. These strategies include resprouting, where plants regrow from roots or stems after a fire, and seeding, where plants p

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Older Adults: Stepping Over Obstacles Safely

Everyday obstacles can be a real challenge for older adults. They often bump into things when stepping over them, especially with their back foot. But here's a simple trick that could help: placing the front foot closer to the obstacle after stepping over it. This small change can make a big differe

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