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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Keeping Blood Pressure in Check from Afar

Managing high blood pressure is a big deal. It's a major risk factor for heart diseases. Traditional methods of treating it often fall short. These are the results of a study that aimed to change that. The program let people monitor their blood pressure at home and adjusted medicines based on a set

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Do Eyes Need Balance, Too? The Story of Oxidative Balance Score and Glaucoma

Once upon a time, in the world of eye health, researchers started noticing a connection between Oxidative Balance and Glaucoma. Its an important topic since so many people around the world are impacted. To see why, take a look at Oxidative Balance Score (OBS). No it doesn't have anything to

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Farming Gets a High-Tech Boost With Corn Image Classifier

Picture this: farmers can use advanced tech to take super detailed pictures of corn. These images, called hyperspectral, are jam-packed with information about the corn's color, shape, and even its internal makeup. This tech is a game-changer for modern farming, making it easier than ever to plant, k

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Jan 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unlocking Arsenic's Secret: The Power of Hematite Defects

Hematite, a common mineral, isn't perfect. It has defects that can be created by using a chemical called sodium borohydride. These defects are like tiny holes in the mineral's structure. Scientists have found these defects can be very helpful in trapping harmful arsenic. Arsenic is a nasty poison th

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Jan 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Grasshoppers Growing Up Fast and Slow

In the ever-changing world, it is revealed that climate change impacts grasshoppers. . Some rise in size while others shrink down. And a primary factor is the timing - or season. In mountain ranges, the size differences among these insects seemed to depend on the time of year and their elevation. So

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Gold Nanoparticles: A New Hope for Eye Diseases

Imagine tiny gold particles helping to fix eye problems. These are not just any particles, they are special nanoparticles designed to absorb near-infrared light. These nanoparticles can heat up and destroy harmful cells. They can help with vision problems. But how does this work? First, let's ta

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Secrets Exposed: How Teens See Digital Harassment

Teenagers think the online world may be a place to explore but they often land into trouble. Sharing sexual content is part of the teen conversations online. The content start off as consensual between teens. However, things can go wrong. It turns the situation from being consensual sexti

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Going Beyond the Mind: The Impact of Trauma MBP programs on Teens

Deep breathing, meditation, and self-awareness aren't always the happy journey we hope for Teens. Some teenagers know firsthand that these techniques in the MBPs can backfire. Past traumas and ongoing post-traumatic stress can cause more harm than good. The meditative journey of s

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Jan 31 2025EDUCATION

A fresh start for Struggling Waukegan learners

Kindergarten’s jury kids in third, eighth, and ninth grade in Waukegan Community facilities are in for a special push this summer, to catch struggling students up and get them to the next grade. "Not since last spring have students has been a single overview to amplify their work for proficienc

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Brain Heat: How Scorching Temperatures Affect Kids' Thinking Skills

Climate change is making our planet hotter, and this isn't just a problem for polar bears, it's a big deal for kids too. Kids aged 9-10 might seem tough, but their brains are still growing. Extreme heat can mess with how well they think and learn. Imagine a kid trying to solve a math proble

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