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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Designing Better Bone Scaffolds with 3D Printing

When it comes to growing new bones, scientists are exploring how to design the best scaffolds for the job. These scaffolds need to be good at helping new bone grow and strong enough to hold up. Researchers have looked at different types of materials, like metals, non-metals, and polymers, to make th

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Older Adults' Reaction to Medication Risk Warnings

Have you ever wondered how warnings about long-term risks of medication affect elderly people's decision to stop taking it? Scientists decided to find out. They created a hypothetical situation, or vignette, to see what happens when seniors are told about potential dangers of their pills. Imagine b

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Jan 17 2025WEATHER

Stay Warm, Rice County! Emergency Shelters Open During Arctic Cold Snap

Brace yourselves, folks! Rice County is bracing for a serious cold snap this weekend. Temperatures are set to dip below zero, making it feel like -25°F or even colder from Sunday to Tuesday mornings. Wind chills might hit -30°F in some areas. The National Weather Service is expected to issue warnin

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

'Metal Spikes vs. Farebeaters: A City's Struggle'

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Causes of GI Bleeding: A Close Look

Gastrointestinal bleeding, often an emergency situation, involves many factors. This study was designed to gather and critically assess various elements associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. To avoid drama, think of it as a puzzle where many pieces contribute to this medical condition. One maj

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Kingston's Sports Legends Join Hall of Fame in 2025

On January 14, 2025, the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame announced its newest inductees. Mark Potter, himself a Hall of Fame member, introduced the athletes and builders for the year. The Hall, established in 1994 by Joe Hawkins, recognizes local sports figures. Two athletes and four builder

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Jan 17 2025LIFESTYLE

Brushing Hair in Transit: Where’s the Line?

A woman recently caused a stir when she filmed herself brushing her hair on a United Airlines business class flight. She posted the video on Instagram, calling out a passenger who gave her disapproving looks. The clip triggered a debate online. Sure, some people thought it was fine, but many found i

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Revamping Spain's Drug Pricing: Insights into China's Strategy

Ever wondered how a country decides the price of new medicines? Spain has been working on an update to how it evaluates and prices drugs for its National Health System (NHS). They've got a plan that stretches from 2019 to 2024. The Advisory Committee on Pharmaceutical Financing (CAPF) has shared som

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Power of Green Thinking: How Tourists Choose Eco-Friendly Destinations

In the fast-paced digital world, the tourism industry is under pressure to go green. A recent study in Vietnam looked at how online platforms and influencers can encourage tourists to visit eco-friendly places again. The research used the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability framework and found that feeli

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Supporting Adults with Disabilities: Professionals' Role in Social Connections

Imagine having a disability and living independently. It can be tough to make friends and stay connected. That's where professionals come in. They play a big part in helping people with disabilities build and strengthen social ties. In this study, researchers talked to 51 people: adults with disabil

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