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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

TBAs: Between Tradition and Policy in Rural Tanzania

In the rural areas of Tanzania, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) found themselves in a tough spot. They used to be key players in the fight against maternal and child deaths. But things changed when global health rules shifted their role. Now, they were seen as obstacles to achieving certain heal

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Feb 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Shōgun Takes the Crown: TV Writers' Big Night

It was a big night for TV writers in 2025. The 77th Writers Guild Awards were split between two cities, New York and Los Angeles. Shōgun, a Hulu series, stole the spotlight. It won big in the drama category, including Best New Series and Best Episodic Drama. This wasn't just a win for Shōgun; it was

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Feb 16 2025SCIENCE

Curved Wires Make Memristors Better

Memristors are tiny devices that can process lots of information. They are like superheroes in the world of electronics. But they have a problem. They can't always work smoothly and evenly. Scientists have tried to fix this by changing the materials used to make memristors. But there's a catch. Most

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Feb 16 2025EDUCATION

Kids Making Sense of Life and Death in Israel

In Israel, kids are learning about life and death in a unique way. They are doing this through play at the Lod Theater Center. This place uses a special kind of therapy called psychodrama. Psychodrama is a type of therapy that uses drama and role-playing to help people work through their feelings an

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Mixing It Up: How Blended Exercise Helps Older Adults with Diabetes

Imagine this: a group of seniors in China, all dealing with type 2 diabetes. For two years, they tried out a unique exercise program that mixed face-to-face sessions with online guidance. The goal? To see if this combo could make a real difference in their health and medical costs. The stud

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Feb 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Plane Tour: A Look at Air Force One Delays

In February 2025, former U. S. President Donald Trump visited a Boeing plane in West Palm Beach, Florida. This wasn't just any plane; it was a 12-year-old Boeing 747-8. The plane was previously owned by Qatar's royal family and is now managed by a company based on the Isle of Man. The visit was a wa

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Hypoglycemia in Small Babies: A Global Mess

There are many different rules for checking blood sugar levels in babies born too small for their age. These rules are used all over the world. This review looked at these rules and tried to figure out what they mean. It is important to understand how these rules work, because low blood sugar can b

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Migraine Meds and Stroke Risk: What the Data Shows

Migraine sufferers often find relief with medications like valproate, topiramate, metoprolol, timolol, or propranolol. These are commonly prescribed as first-line treatments. But do these meds also lower the risk of ischemic stroke? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They dug into two mass

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Levetiracetam and Skin Reactions: What We Know Now

Levetiracetam, often used to treat epilepsy, has been linked to serious skin issues. Most of what we know comes from small studies or reports from single hospitals. This makes it hard to understand how common these skin problems really are in everyday life. Levetiracetam is a popular drug used to c

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Feb 16 2025SPORTS

Red Sox's Infield Puzzle: Where Will Alex Bregman Play?

The Red Sox have signed Alex Bregman to a three-year deal, but his position on the field is still up in the air. Bregman's willingness to play second base, despite his Gold Glove-winning third base skills, has the team considering different lineup options. Manager Alex Cora is keeping his cards clos

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