HEALTH

Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Measles Surge: South Carolina's Growing Outbreak and Vaccination Concerns

South Carolina is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, with 88 new cases confirmed recently, pushing the total to 646. The majority of these cases are concentrated in the Upstate region, particularly around Spartanburg County, which shares a border with North Carolina. Currently, 538 indi

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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

MMP Capital's Big Year: Growth, Expansion, and Trust

MMP Capital had a huge year in 2025. They made a record $437 million in loans. This shows they are trusted in the healthcare finance world. Even with tough competition, they kept growing. The company is not just about numbers. They opened new offices in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. This helped

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Esports Teams Team Up to Tackle Mental Health

In a big move for mental health in gaming, Riot Games has teamed up with Movember. This isn't just any partnership. It's a serious effort to make sure players and staff in top esports leagues get the mental health support they need. This deal covers the League of Legends EMEA Championship, the VALO

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

A Fresh Start for Genesis Health: Nursing Homes Find a New Owner

Genesis Health, a company that runs nursing homes, just got the green light to sell its facilities. The buyer is NewGen Health, a company from California. This deal is worth $1 billion. It's a big change for Genesis Health, which has been struggling with money problems. The sale got approved by a j

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Jan 21 2026CRIME

Brighton CEO Faces Health Care Fraud Charges

A CEO in Michigan is in hot water. Tamela Peterson, who ran centers for addiction and mental health treatment, is now facing health care fraud charges. This is on top of the second-degree murder charge she's already dealing with. Back in January 2026, she was arraigned on nine counts of health care

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Jan 21 2026SPORTS

Deni Avdija's Comeback and the Blazers' Winning Streak

The Portland Trail Blazers have been on a roll lately. After a three-day break, they held a practice session. Deni Avdija, who missed three games due to a lower back strain, made a strong return. He played 32 minutes and scored 30 points, along with eight assists and eight rebounds in a win against

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Health Savings Accounts: Trump's New Plan for Healthcare

President Donald Trump has introduced a new healthcare plan. This plan focuses on giving Americans direct money for healthcare through health savings accounts. The idea is to put the power of choice in the hands of individuals. Trump believes this will make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

A Journey to Health: How One Man Beat the Scale

Matthew Castillo's story is one of struggle, persistence, and ultimate triumph. His journey with weight loss has been a rollercoaster, with ups and downs that spanned his entire life. At his heaviest, he weighed nearly 600 pounds, a number that seemed insurmountable. But Castillo wasn't always this

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Decoding Digital Hearts: How Big Events Shape Online Feelings and Ideas

Between 2024 and 2025, major world events sparked huge conversations online. This gave researchers a chance to see how culture affects how people express feelings and share information on social media. It's like a big puzzle. One piece is how people feel. The other is what they know. Both are import

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Jan 21 2026ENVIRONMENT

Diwali Fireworks: A Cloud of Trouble Over Agartala

Agartala, in Northeast India, faced a serious air quality issue during Diwali. The problem was studied over three years, from 2018 to 2020. Researchers checked the air for five days around Diwali. They started two days before, looked at the day of Diwali, and then two days after. The air got much w

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