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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Buprenorphine: How easy is it to get this life-saving treatment in Philadelphia?

Imagine needing help to overcome opioid addiction and living in Philadelphia. Would you know where to easily find treatment? Philadelphia has special rules to make it easier for people to access buprenorphine, a medication that can help with opioid addiction. Researchers wanted to

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Feb 03 2025BUSINESS

From Drugs to Solar Power: The Quantum Leap of Xtalpi

Xtalpi, a Hong Kong-listed company, is making waves in the tech world. It started with a bang in 2016. Wen Shuhao, the company's cofounder and chairman, and his team participated in a blind test. The challenge was to predict the 3D structure of molecules. These molecules show how effective a drug ca

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Feb 03 2025WEATHER

Get Ready for a Fluffy Evening

As Sunday evening approaches, some parts of the Delaware Valley are going to experience a tricky situation that was predicted by a rodent on February 2nd. The forecast is calling for snowfall to start around 5 pm and wrap up by 10 pm. Now, let's talk specifics. The areas likely to get the

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Feb 03 2025SPORTS

Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs vs. Eagles Showdown

Get ready for an epic football showdown! The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game will kick off on February 9th at 5:30 PM. This matchup is historic because if the Chiefs win, they'll become the

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Can Smell Loss Be a Sign of Something More Serious?

The scent of trouble. Not to be overly dramatic, but scientists think they can catch big health problems like Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) by noticing a change in smell. These are big diseases that mainly affect older people, and they can really mess with a person's thinki

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and partner violence: Who do women ask?

guess you’ve ever been in such a frightening situation. Throughout the globe, expectant women are subject to a silent yet fierce battle. Intimate partner violence (IPV) isn't just a problem in one city or country but is in fact widespread. Being pregnant and facing abuse at the hands of a trusted

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Feb 02 2025CRIME

A Deadly Descent: What Happened to the Medical Jet in Northeast Philadelphia?

A medical transport plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia just minutes after taking off. Investigators are still looking for the cockpit voice recorder. The crash site was a mess, with debris scattered everywhere. It was dangerous to be around. People were encouraged to avoid the area. Seventeen

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Glucose Glitch: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Used By US Adults

GLP-1 receptor agonists are drugs used to manage weight and diabetes. These drugs are used daily to help people lose weight. They are called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. The drugs are not a quick fix. They have to be used consistently for them to work. This is called adherence and is

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

From Farm Fields to Fortune: A Woman's Journey and Political Views

Kelly Loeffler, a woman with a remarkable life story, stepped into the political spotlight. Born and raised in central Illinois, Loeffler's early life was shaped by the humble yet demanding environment of a family farm and a small trucking business. Her parents, Don and Lynda, didn

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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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