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May 04 2026HEALTH

Helping Parents Talk About Drugs with Teens

Parents can start small, saying “Hey, what’s new? ” to open conversation. They should keep the topic coming back over time. A first chat might be about medicine for a cold, then later about vaping or alcohol. Listening is key. When teens speak, parents should not lecture but ask question

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May 04 2026CRIME

When bad days spiral out of control

Life can throw curveballs that feel impossible to handle. A North Carolina woman’s morning started with intense cramps so painful she described her uterus as if it were trying to escape her body. What followed was a chain of frustrating events that only made things worse. While grabbing essentials a

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May 04 2026HEALTH

How close is too close? The link between city stores and habits

Cities have a way of making almost anything easy to find. Bangkok is no exception, especially when it comes to everyday products like alcohol and cigarettes. Researchers wanted to see if where people live and who they are plays a role in how often they end up buying these items. They looked at how f

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May 04 2026HEALTH

Health Check: How Hepatitis B Changes Kidney Disease in Iraq

Doctors often treat kidney disease and hepatitis B separately in Iraq, but these two conditions frequently overlap. New research looks at how the virus might reshape blood markers, fats, and kidney function in patients who have both problems. Instead of studying the conditions alone, this study comp

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May 04 2026POLITICS

New Mexico’s step forward in disability rights

New Mexico once lagged behind in supporting people with disabilities through insurance coverage. But in 2023, the state took a big leap forward by requiring private insurers to include prosthetics and orthotics in their plans. That law was just the beginning—now, other states are watching and follow

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

Finding New Ways to Keep Cow Infections Under Control

Farm animals often face health issues that cost farmers time and money. One common problem is udder infections in cows, caused by bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis. These germs don’t just harm the cows—they can also sneak into milk and dairy products, raising concerns about food safety. Antibiotic

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May 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mikayla Matthews Shares Her Health Struggles and Wins

At 26, Mikayla Matthews is speaking openly about her long battle with health problems that have reshaped her daily life. Instead of hiding her struggles, she’s sharing updates on social media, showing both the tough days and small victories. After years without a clear diagnosis, she’s now in Hawaii

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Rudy Giuliani Faces Health Battle After Years of Controversy

At 81, Rudy Giuliani has lived through dramatic highs and lows. Once praised for guiding New York through the 9/11 attacks, he now battles serious health issues in the hospital. Doctors describe his condition as critical but stable, meaning he’s in a tough spot but hanging on. A spokesperson shared

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May 04 2026OPINION

Rethinking Healthy Eating: Do New Food Guidelines Actually Help Anyone?

In 2025, a fresh set of dietary rules for Americans arrived with a confusing twist—a food pyramid flipped upside down. The message seems simple at first: eat more whole fruits and vegetables, choose whole grains over refined carbs, and include healthy fats from foods like nuts and fish. But digging

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Behind the scenes of modern reparations policies

Recent years have seen quiet but steady shifts in how some US governments help racial minorities. Instead of big, public debates about reparations, these changes often happen through smaller programs hidden in everyday policies. For example, some states now offer special loans and training programs

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