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Sep 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple Watch Series 10: Thinner, Smarter, but Will It Really Detect Sleep Apnea?

Get ready for a sleeker Apple Watch! Apple is set to release the Series 10, marking a decade since the first Apple Watch hit the scene. They're promising a thinner design and a bigger display, which sounds pretty appealing. But the real headliner might be a new sleep apnea detection feature. Excitin

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Sep 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood Health Crisis: Pension Plan Running Dry as Editors Guild Pulls Free Benefits

The Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700) has delivered a bombshell warning to members – free health insurance extensions are coming to an end. Why? The pension and health plan is hemorrhaging money, with contributions plummeting over 20% compared to last year. This means the Editors Guild

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Sep 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Honor Watch 5: Bigger Screen, Longer Battery, But Is It Worth the Hype?

The Honor Watch 5 is here, boasting a larger 1.85-inch AMOLED display, a hefty 480mAh battery, and a suite of health-tracking features. But does this new smartwatch truly live up to the promises made by Honor? Let's dive into the details. The Watch 5's display is certainly a highlight, with a reso

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Valley Fever: More Than Just a Dust Devil?

Nearly 20 cases of Valley fever popped up after a California music festival, prompting health officials to sound the alarm about this fungal infection. Dr. Tomás Aragón, the California Department of Public Health director, is urging Californians to be on the lookout for symptoms like a lingering cou

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu Mystery: A Human Infection Without a Known Source?

A patient in Missouri has tested positive for bird flu, but there's a puzzling twist: they had no known contact with infected birds or animals. This raises a critical question: how did they get infected? This case marks the 14th human infection in the U.S. since March, when the virus was first dete

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

The Steward Saga: Greed, Bankruptcy and the Fallout

Steward Health Care's bankruptcy has left patients, medical professionals, and communities reeling. The Senate HELP Committee is determined to get answers from the man at the center of it all - Dr. Ralph de la Torre.What exactly went wrong with Steward? How could a massive hospital system with 30 f

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Surrey's New Health Hub: Training the Next Generation of Caregivers - But is it Enough?

A brand new training facility for healthcare professionals, focusing on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and midwifery, has just opened its doors at UBC in Surrey. This sounds great, right? More healthcare workers means better care for everyone. But before we get too excited, let's dig a li

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Sweaty Sinuses and Swollen Joints: How Heat Turns Up the Thermostat on Your Body

During a heat wave, most people will feel the changes first in their sinuses. Wait, really? What if it's not your sinuses, but something else entirely? Could it be that the heat just makes everything feel more intense? Why are we so focused on sinuses as the first sign of trouble? Imagine your bo

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

College Athletes: Strong Bodies, Strong Minds?

LSU is taking a proactive approach to athlete well-being by bringing in mental health professionals. Dr. Lakeitha Poole, the Assistant Athletic Director of Psychology and Counseling, works with athletes to improve their mental game. She emphasizes that athletes today face unique pressures compared

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Sugar Sneaky! Unmasking the Hidden Sweetness in Your Food

We all know sugar isn't great for us, but did you know it's hiding in places you'd least expect? It's not just in candy and soda, it's sneaking into sauces, dips, spreads, even salad dressings and protein bars! How can we possibly avoid it? The answer, according to Dr. Donald Hensrud, director of t

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