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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Columbia's New Mental Health Hub: A Big Step Forward

Columbia is getting a bigger and better mental health center. Burrell Behavioral Health is building a new place on Texas Avenue. This new spot will help more people for a longer time. Right now, the old center on East Walnut Street can only help people for up to 23 hours. The new center will offer

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Why Women's Health is a Big Deal and How Data Can Help

Women's health is not a small issue. It's a big part of the world's health. Yet, it's often ignored. This is a problem. Data can help fix it. Women make up more than half of the world's population. But their health is often treated as a side issue. This is wrong. It's time to change this. Women wa

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Bright Lights, Bigger Problems: How Light Sensitivity Affects Older Adults

Light sensitivity might seem like a minor issue, but for many older adults, it's a real struggle. A recent study looked into how this sensitivity affects sleep and overall health. The study involved over 400 adults, mostly women, with an average age of 68. Those with known eye conditions were left o

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Oct 21 2025CRIME

A Close Call at Atlanta Airport: How Quick Thinking Saved the Day

A man with a troubled past and a dangerous plan was stopped just in time at Atlanta's busy airport. The incident started when the man's family got worried. They saw his scary posts online. He said he was going to the airport to cause harm. He even had a powerful gun in his truck. Police got the cal

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Oct 21 2025SPORTS

Mike Evans' Tough Return: Injury Cuts Short His Game

Football fans were excited to see Mike Evans back on the field after a long break. He had been out since Week 3 due to a hamstring injury. His return was highly anticipated, but it didn't go as planned. Evans was making a play for a deep pass from Baker Mayfield. He stretched out to catch the ball,

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Oct 21 2025CELEBRITIES

Where Did They Go? Stars Who Left Hollywood in the 2000s

Some actors and actresses who were huge in the 2000s decided to leave Hollywood. They chose different paths, and some even came back. Let's see what they're up to now. Amanda Bynes was last seen in the 2010 movie Easy A. She was great in it, but she left acting to try fashion. She's had some public

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Why Sleeping on Your Right Side Might Be Good for Your Brain

The brain has its own cleaning crew that works hard while we sleep. This crew, called the glymphatic system, clears out harmful waste from the brain. Scientists have found that how you sleep can make this cleaning process more effective. Sleeping on your right side seems to be the best position for

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Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

Science Under Siege: The Fight for Facts in Medicine

The world of science is facing a tough challenge. Noubar Afeyan, a key figure in the biotech industry, warns that the attacks on science won't stop at mRNA vaccines. He believes this trend will spread to all areas of medicine. Afeyan, who co-founded Moderna, has seen firsthand how political decision

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Oct 21 2025SPORTS

A Wrestling Legend's Journey: Remembering Bobby Mo Horne

The wrestling world has lost a beloved figure. Bobby "Mo" Horne, known for his time in WWE and his role in the "Men on a Mission" tag team, has passed away at 58. His health had been declining for some time, with recent struggles including a blood infection and pneumonia. Horne's wrestling career b

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Oura Ring: Your New Health Guardian

The Oura Ring is stepping up its game. It's not just about sleep tracking anymore. This smart ring is getting two big upgrades: stress monitoring and blood pressure estimation. Stress is a sneaky thing. You might not even realize you're stressed until it's too late. The Oura Ring is changing that.

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