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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Brain Surgery vs. Usual Care: A Cost-Effective Battle for Treatment-Resistant OCD

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that's been helping people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even though it's pricier than other similar treatments, it's gained popularity due to its adjustable nature. This study takes a fresh look at the cost-effecti

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Danger of Mirror Bacteria

Imagine if scientists created life that could make us all sick. Sound far-fetched? Well, that's what some experts are warning about with "mirror bacteria. " These are not just any bacteria. They are made differently, using right-handed amino acids instead of the usual left-handed ones. Scientists fi

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Detroit's Violent Crime Drops to Lowest Levels in Years

In a surprising turn of events, Detroit has seen a significant drop in violent crimes, reaching historic lows not seen since the 1960s. The city's homicide rate, for instance, dropped by 19% from the previous year, with only 203 incidents recorded. This is the lowest number since 1965. Nonfatal shoo

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

'A Museum Built by One Man’s Vision'

In the heart of Dallas, there's a museum that has become a hub for the community and a destination for visitors. The African American Museum, founded by Dr. Harry Robinson Jr. , has been a place of education, celebration, and liberation for over five decades. Robinson, a librarian with a passion for

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Cheryl Hines & Rob Schneider: Plotting a Conservative TV Show

Recently, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong has been brainstorming a new idea. He wants to create a TV show similar to ABC's The View, but with a conservative twist. So, he sat down with some pro-Trump celebrities, Cheryl Hines and Rob Schneider, to chat about it. Hines, who’s married to R

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Social Media in Cancer Care: What Italian Doctors Think

Social media has become a game-changer for doctors and patients, especially those dealing with cancer. But what do Italian medical oncologists and their trainees think about using these platforms in their work? A recent study set out to find the answers. The researchers wanted to understand how thes

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Meet the Power Players of the 119th Congress

In the new Congress, there are 11 House members who are already making waves. These lawmakers come from both major parties and have different beliefs, but they all share one thing: they're not afraid to make noise. First up is Rep. Chip Roy from Texas. He's a conservative firebrand known for his pa

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Europe's Gas Switch: A New Reality

The end of Ukraine's five-year gas transit deal with Russia marked a significant shift in Europe's energy landscape. The deal's expiration sparked concerns about skyrocketing prices and market chaos. However, Europe's adaptable infrastructure handled the change smoothly. Countries like Austria and t

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Syria's Shift: Gulf Nations Watch Warily

For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Meet Max Christie: From Arlington Heights to the NBA

Max Christie, the young star of the Los Angeles Lakers, was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 2003. His parents, Max Sr. and Katrinas Christie, are both American and hail from different ethnic backgrounds—Max Sr. is African-American, and Katrinas is of Caucasian descent. Despite their mixed he

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