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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

How Women from Different Countries Coped with Stress During the Ukrainian Invasion

When Russia invaded Ukraine, many women from Ukraine, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia faced significant stress. A recent study aimed to understand how these women managed their stress levels, their resilience, and their belief in their own abilities (self-efficacy). The study found that women's abilit

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

Davis Love III's Health Journey: From Surgeries to Golf's Big Stage

Pro golfer Davis Love III, now 60, is no stranger to health challenges. He's faced a series of surgeries, including a recent open-heart operation. This procedure, revealed by CBS golf anchor Jim Nantz, aimed to fix a leaky heart valve issue first diagnosed a decade ago. Love had planned this surgery

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Exploring HIV Self-Sampling and Testing in the Netherlands: User Experiences and Challenges

In the Netherlands, HIV self-sampling and testing (HIVSS/ST) has become more accessible with the introduction of at-home tests around 2016. However, little data exists on how users experience this method. A recent study aimed to understand the characteristics and experiences of people using HIVSS/ST

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Why We Don't Always Notice Our Own Movements: A Computational Perspective

Imagine walking through a crowd. You might feel a slight push from someone passing by, but you probably won’t notice the sensation of your own steps. This is because our brains are skilled at distinguishing between sensations caused by our own actions and those generated by external factors. Scienti

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Why Cellphones in Schools Matter: A Look at Ban & Immigration Fears

New York educational leaders, like State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa and Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young, have voiced their worries about a proposed cellphone ban in schools. This ban comes at a tricky time—President Trump's plans for mass deportations could separate undocu

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

SZA Joins Lamar for Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

Get ready, music fans! In less than a month, Kendrick Lamar will take the stage at Super Bowl LIX. And he just revealed that SZA will join him as a special guest in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome on February 9. Apple Music recently shared a playful trailer previewing the event. Lamar's company, pgL

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Nurse Practitioners Speak Up: Balancing Career Satisfaction and Self-Care

This year, The Nurse Practitioner is turning 50, and to mark this milestone, they've reached out to 50 influential nurse practitioners (NPs) to share their insights on key topics affecting their profession. In one of the installments, five NPs have opened up about their experiences with self-care, m

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Work Rules for Medicaid: Trump's Pick Speaks Out

Russell T. Vought, President Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget, shared his thoughts with Senate lawmakers on Wednesday. He expressed support for work requirements for low-income Americans who depend on government-funded health insurance like Medicaid. This was a policy pushed by P

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Helping Type 2 Diabetics with a Mobile App: The Greenhabit Study

Managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be tough, but using digital tools might make it a bit easier. A recent study called Greenhabit looked into how a mobile health app could help people with T2D take better care of themselves. The study was set up like a big game of chance, where some people got the a

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Jan 22 2025LIFESTYLE

Star Signs Today: Jan. 22, 2025

The day begins with the moon cruising through Scorpio, linking up with chill Jupiter. This might leave you feeling conflicted, unsure of what to do next. But by evening, Saturn steps in, bringing clarity. The answers you find might not be exciting, but they'll give you a solid plan. Aries, you're n

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