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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

The Kennedy Center's Board Shake-Up

In late November 2024, a shocking social media posts from Donald Trump hinted at major changes in the Kennedy Center's leadership. Trump shared that the president wants to make significant changes to the Kennedy Center's board. The Kennedy Center responded swiftly, although no direct contac

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy, Blood Clots, and Balancing Risks

Pregnancy can bring a lot of excitement, but it also brings some serious health risks like blood clots called venous thromboembolism (VTE). Doctors must carefully manage these blood clots. There are two main types to watch out for: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT is when

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

New Drugs to Tame High Cholesterol.

Heart trouble is a big problem people face across the globe. They often come from having too high cholesterol levels. Doctors have been trying various medicines to keep them in check. For decades, a type of medicine called statins had been the go to. However, adverse reactions showed up quite often

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Scientists Unite to Save Crucial Health Data from Trump's Data Breaches.

In a global scramble, scientists are joining forces to rescue indispensable health databases that have been unexpectedly taken offline. Not long ago, these databases were essential tools. They stored important data about people's health and even helped save lives. Now, the information stored in

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Mystery in the Mountains: A Deadly Virus Hits the Himalayas

A virus called Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) is making life tough for cows and buffaloes in the hilly regions of India. Imagine a virus that is not only super infectious but also deadly and can travel across borders. This is exactly what LSDV is. It is part of a bigger family called Poxvi

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

An Engaging Quest to Make HS Diagnosis Timely

Hidden skin disease HS is more than just a skin issue. It has a strong impact on the life of the patients. The main problem is, doctors aren"t always familiar with it. This causes delays on patients getting the help they need. This new study hopes to change that. The study is called HELyx, happe

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Brain Power: The Role of Exercise for Cognitive Health

Did you know that not moving around enough can be a serious problem for your health and thinking skills? This is especially true for people with cognitive impairment, which is a fancy term for issues with thinking, remembering, and understanding. In Australia, there's a big question mark over how e

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the CDKN2A Mutation Mystery

So, what's the deal with CDKN2A mutation? Imagine this: a patient, with a family history of melanoma, decides to get tested for this specific gene mutation. The results come back positive. Now, what does this mean for the patient and their family? First off, let's talk about the gene CDKN2A

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

What's on Your Plate? The Real Deal About Cultural Food Choices

How do you pick what's for lunch? It's not just about what's tasty. It's a mix of many things. People's choices depend a lot on what they like, when they eat, and who they eat with. But, there's more to it. Sometimes, it's what's cheap or what others expect. Think about where you eat too - at home

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Pigs in a Pill: How Aspirin Mixes Changed the Game

Imagine feeding pigs a special mix of aspirin and watching them gain more weight than normal. Sounds like a fairy tale, right? Well, hold onto your hats, kids! Believe it or not, a recent study tested a mix called enhanced liquid aspirin (ELA) on young pigs. This isn't your grandma's aspiri

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