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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Cell Phones in Schools: Should Massachusetts Ban Them?

Imagine going to school and not having your phone by your side. That's what Attorney General Andrea Campbell is proposing with the new STUDY Act. The act aims to get phones out of classrooms from start to finish, or "bell-to-bell, " as she calls it. This isn't just about creating a good habit; it's

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Impact of Kelp Removal on Underwater Communities

Imagine you're exploring the underwater world off the coast of southwest England. You might come across vast canopies of a seaweed called Laminaria. Scientists wanted to understand how these big, green kelp forests influence their surroundings. They focused on two subtidal sites where these canopies

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Full Potential of GLP-1 Medications

You've likely heard about GLP-1 medications and their benefits for weight control, diabetes, and heart health. But there's more to these drugs than meets the eye. A recent study dived into their surprising additional perks, like potentially lowering the risk of substance abuse, mental health issues,

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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

Saquon's Words Before Jalen's Epic Run

Before Philadelphia Eagles running back Jalen Hurts took off for a jaw-dropping 78-yard run against the Los Angeles Rams, there was a moment worth revisiting. Saquon Barkley, another Eagles running back, was seen talking to Hurts just before the play. According to Barkley, he was simply querying Hur

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

] comparing two ways to treat scalp psoriasis

] Have you ever looked at your friend's scalp and wondered why they have those funny red dots and white scales? It turns out, about 80% of people with psoriasis have this issue on their scalp. Treating it can be tough, but scientists found two things that might help: a special kind of light called

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

What Happens Five Years After Weight-Loss Surgery?

Ever wondered what the long-term effects of weight-loss surgery, also known as Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (MBS), are? A recent study took on the challenge of figuring this out. Researchers used a method called the Delphi technique to gather experts' opinions and create a list of key outcomes to mea

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Jan 17 2025ARTS

Who Decides When Art Is Too Broken?

A funny thing happens when art breaks. Is it still art? That's the question at the heart of a new legal battle in New York City. The artwork in question is a "glass and wire mobile" created by famous sculptor Alexander Calder decades ago. It's made of intentionally broken, colored glass pieces and w

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Why AJ Brown Reads Books on the Sideline

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown isn't bothered by critics who slammed him for reading a book on the sideline during a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Brown, a three-time All-Pro, is known for bringing a book called Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy to every game. His teammates ev

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Jan 14 2025RELIGION

Who Joins 'Celebrate Recovery'? A Closer Look

Ever heard of Celebrate Recovery? It's a fast-growing mutual-help group that's big on Christian values and is the largest of its kind in the US. But who exactly joins this group? Well, not much is known about its members, so let's dive in. You might think it's all about churchgoers, but that's not

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

How Text Messages Could Boost Colposcopy Appointments

Cervical cancer continues to affect minoritized women disproportionately due to low screening rates and incomplete follow-ups. One key hurdle is that these women often face structural and emotional barriers to getting colposcopies, a crucial exam for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. Tried-

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