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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

California's Tough Choices: Balancing the Budget on the Backs of Immigrants

California is in a tough spot. The state has a $12 billion hole in its budget. To fill it, Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers had to make some hard choices. One of the biggest changes? Rolling back healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Starting in 2026, California will stop ta

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Hair Loss in Women Athletes: The Hidden Cost of Performance Boosters

Female athletes are increasingly turning to performance-enhancing substances (PES) to gain an edge. But these substances, especially androgenic and anabolic steroids (AAS), can have serious side effects. One of the most visible is hair loss, known as female pattern hair loss (FPHL). AAS are synthet

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Little Eyes, Big Influence: What Kids See on YouTube

Kids between 3 and 8 years old are glued to YouTube and YouTube Kids. They see lots of ads for snacks and drinks. These ads can shape what kids want to eat and drink. It's a big deal because many of these ads push unhealthy foods. YouTube is everywhere. Kids watch it on tablets, phones, and compute

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Older Adults and Anticholinergic Drugs: A 25-Year Look at the Numbers

Older adults are often prescribed anticholinergic drugs. These medications can cause problems. For a long time, experts have said it's important to keep track of how many of these drugs older adults take. But, there hasn't been much data on how this has changed over time. A recent study looked at t

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Men, Kids, and Choices: A Look at Family Planning in the DRC

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, men and women often want different things when it comes to having kids. Men usually want more children than women do. This isn't just about personal preference. It's tied to deeper social and gender rules that shape how people talk and decide about family pla

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Aging Parents' Heartache: The Silent Struggle of Losing an Only Child

In the United States, there's a group of people who are often overlooked when it comes to grief and loss. These are older parents who have lost their only child. It's a tough topic, and not many studies have looked into how these parents cope. A recent study tried to understand what it's like for t

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Moving Forward: How to Handle Climate Change Relocations

Climate change is forcing people to leave their homes. This is a big deal. But how can we make sure these moves are fair and helpful? First, let's talk about consent. People should have a say in whether they move or not. No one should be forced out of their home without their agreement. But getting

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Heat Maps and Health: A New Way to Spot Metabolic Issues

Researchers are exploring a fresh approach to health checks. They want to use heat maps, or thermograms, to spot metabolic syndrome. This condition is a group of risk factors that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. The idea is to create a system that can analyze th

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Jun 28 2025WEATHER

Stormy Weather Ahead: What You Need to Know

The National Weather Service in La Crosse confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down in their area on Wednesday. Most of these, six to be exact, happened in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Specifically, Houston County saw three tornadoes, La Crosse County had two, and Winona County experienced one. The to

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Women Warriors: The Hidden Struggles of UK Ex-Service Members

The UK's female ex-service members have faced significant challenges, particularly those who served during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. A recent study aims to shed light on the prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST) and its impact on their mental health. The study focuses on understandin

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