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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

The Mass Firing of Watchdogs: Trump's Change of Guard

Let's talk about an interesting event that happened in the U. S. government. President Trump fired about 17 inspectors general, who are like the police of government agencies, keeping things in check. They were removed all at once, which some people in Congress found troubling. Why? Because it might

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Robert Kennedy Jr. 's Money Matters: Debts and Deals Await HHS Nomination

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , nominated by President Trump for the Health and Human Services Secretary role, is facing a mix of debt and income as he awaits confirmation. His financial disclosures show he owes millions, including a significant amount on his American Express card and multiple mortgages. Ho

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Heavy Toll of Homocystinuria in the U. S.

Let's chat about a little-known genetic disorder called classical homocystinuria (HCU). It's a rare condition that messes with how your body handles two key substances, homocysteine and methionine. These usually help build proteins, but in people with HCU, their levels go sky-high. Now, you might th

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Why Some Pancreatic Patients Have High Vitamin B12 Levels

Meet a patient who has pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and strangely high levels of vitamin B12 in their blood. This wasn't due to any supplements they were taking or any issues with their liver or blood. Doctors actually found that these high levels were caused by something called macro-B12. This

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

MicroRNAs and Ovarian Function: A Computational Journey

Ever wondered how tiny molecules can influence big issues like infertility? Meet microRNAs (miRNAs), which are gaining attention for their role in Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), a major cause of infertility. Scientists are diving into the world of miRNAs to understand how they affect granulosa ce

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Jan 25 2025EDUCATION

Learning Chemo Administration: Students Love VR Training

Imagine learning how to administer chemotherapy without any real-world risks. That's what a group of nursing students did, thanks to a smartphone virtual reality (VR) training program. This study looked into how well nursing students accepted this new way of learning. The VR training was designed t

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Worms: Can Nanotech Help Tackle Resistant Parasites?

Strongyle worms are a big problem for farms. They cause huge losses, and current medicines like Ivermectin aren't working as well as they used to. Scientists are trying something new by creating tiny dots of carbon called Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) and adding copper to some for extra power, making t

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

The Battle Against River Blindness in Africa

River blindness, also known as onchocerciasis, is a major health concern in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target to eliminate this neglected tropical disease (NTD) by 2030. More than 99% of people infected live in 31 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. The goal here is to ex

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

A Shift in Protection for Clinics

The Justice Department, under new leadership, has made a surprising move by limiting prosecutions against people who block reproductive health clinics. In a memo, the department's chief of staff, Chad Mizelle, stated that these cases will only be pursued in exceptional situations. The memo also orde

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Jan 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Steam Deck's Sales Dip in the Wake of Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement

Have you ever wondered how big events in the gaming world can affect sales? The recent announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to have had just that effect. Despite the Steam Deck being a hit among PC gamers, its sales took a brief dive after Nintendo's big reveal. For a week, the Steam Deck dro

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