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Jan 12 2026HEALTH

PrEP: The Bumpy Road to HIV Protection

PrEP, a medication that shields against HIV, is incredibly effective. Yet, many people face obstacles when trying to access it. These barriers range from medical bias to insurance complications and doctors who are not familiar with the treatment. In some places, like Kansas, medical stigma has kept

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Jan 12 2026HEALTH

The Blurry Line Between Medical Science and Miracles

Medical breakthroughs often seem like miracles, but are they really? Or is it just science advancing at the right time? For some, it doesn't matter. They see both as divine intervention. Take Howard, a retired doctor, who beat lymphoma in 2002 with a standard chemo treatment. His specialist warned

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Unanswered Questions: A Man's Mysterious Decline in Detention

A man's family is left with more questions than answers after he was deported from the US in a vegetative state and passed away soon after. Randall Gamboa Esquivel, a Costa Rican, was in good health when he left his home country. He entered the US in December 2024 but was detained for re-entering wi

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Jan 11 2026OPINION

Eugene's Duck Rescue and Health Care Debate

In 1982, a diesel spill near the Millrace in Eugene led to a quick response from students and volunteers. Among them was a group who helped rescue ducks and a goose from the muddy banks. One volunteer even sat with a goose on their lap until it could be cleaned. The incident was covered by local med

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Colorado's Big Bet on Rural Health Care: Will It Work?

Colorado is getting a big chunk of money to fix health care in rural areas. Over the next five years, the state will receive around $1 billion from the federal government. The goal is to make rural health care better, not just keep hospitals running. But not everyone is happy with the plan. Hospita

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Flu Season Hits Hard: What You Need to Know

Northern Virginia is facing a rough flu season. Hospitals are seeing a lot of sick people. The main culprit is a tough strain of influenza A, subclade k. This strain came out after the 2025 flu shot was made. It's making people really sick. Across the U. S. , there have been about 11 million flu ca

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Lee Health: A Year of Growth and Giving Back

Lee Health celebrated a big change in 2025. It became a private, nonprofit group focused on helping the local community. This shift allowed them to expand their services and reach more people. One of their big moves was joining a national group of children's hospitals. This alliance helps hospitals

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Week In Review: Big Changes And Big Questions

This week, the world saw some major shifts in power and policy. In Venezuela, the U. S. took decisive action. They removed President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from office. The couple now faces serious drug trafficking charges in the U. S. The White House is also pushing for American

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Jan 10 2026HEALTH

The Growing Need for Orthopedic Supports: A Market on the Move

The market for orthopedic braces and supports is on a steady rise. From 2025 to 2032, it's expected to grow at a rate of 7. 01% each year. In 2024, the market was worth USD 3, 989. 93 million. By 2032, it could reach USD 6, 410. 46 million. This growth is driven by several factors. More people are

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Jan 10 2026HEALTH

Celebrating Black Nurses: Building Bridges Across Generations

Black nurses in Canada have been making waves, and a recent event showed just how much they've done for healthcare. It all started with a big push from the United Nations. They wanted to highlight the important role Black communities play in keeping the world's economy strong. This led to a special

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