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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Food Choices and Heart Health: What You Need to Know

The food we consume plays a significant role in preventing cardiovascular disease. However, healthcare providers may not always be up-to-date with the latest research on how diet affects heart health. This review looks at existing studies to understand how different eating habits and specific foods

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Jun 12 2025SCIENCE

How the Brain Recognizes Faces in a Flash

The brain is incredibly good at recognizing familiar faces, even when they change dramatically. This happens in a split second. It can quickly figure out a person's age, gender, and who they are, even if the face is tilted, in different lighting, or has a different expression. But how does the brain

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Jun 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sound Innovation: 360 Virtual Mixing Technology Hits the Big Time

The world of audio mixing is getting a major upgrade. A big name in electronics is rolling out its 360 Virtual Mixing Environment technology to a wider audience. This isn't just about making music sound better. It's about giving creators in music, education, and film & television the tools to produc

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Life After Eighty: How Nigerians Navigate Their Golden Years

Let's dive into the lives of Nigerians who have reached their eighties. This group, known as octogenarians, have a lot to tell us about how they experience life. A recent investigation looked into the quality of life for these individuals across four states: Osun, Oyo, Imo, and Benue. The study i

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Jun 11 2025CRIME

Graz School Shooting: A Community in Mourning

Austria is in a state of grief after a tragic school shooting in Graz. The city is trying to make sense of the violence that took place at Dreierschützengasse high school. A 21-year-old former student opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring about a dozen others. The shooter used a shotgun and pi

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Jun 11 2025POLITICS

Protests in the US: Guards on Standby

Protests are set to happen across the United States this week. To keep things under control, Texas is getting ready. The state's governor, Greg Abbott, has decided to send the Texas National Guard to various spots around the state. This move is to make sure that any protests stay peaceful and don't

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Jun 11 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Drone Dilemma: A Growing Threat

Russia's latest drone strikes on Ukraine have left three dead and many injured. The northeastern city of Kharkiv was hit hard by these attacks. The city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, reported that 56 people were hurt and over 103 buildings were damaged. The city's proximity to Russia has made it a frequen

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

How Schooling Shapes Brains in Parkinson's and Lewy Body Disease

People with Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and Lewy body dementia (DLB) have different brain activities. Scientists looked at how much schooling people had. They wanted to see if it affected brain waves in these patients. They checked brain waves in people with PDD, DLB, and healthy older adu

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Spinal Surgery Recovery: How a New Program Speeds Up Healing

Patients undergoing spinal surgery often face a lengthy recovery process. This can be tough on both the patient and their family. A new approach is changing that. It is called a transitional care program (TCP). This program is designed to help patients recover faster and spend less time in the hospi

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Can Computers Guess if Therapy Will Work?

When it comes to tackling emotional disorders like depression and anxiety, finding the right treatment can be a real challenge. These conditions affect millions of people worldwide and put a massive strain on healthcare systems. One exciting idea is using machine learning to predict how well someone

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