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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Medication Management: A Crucial Step for Former Prisoners

The journey from prison back to society is tough, and one big challenge is managing health. Many adults leaving prison rely on prescription meds. This is a big deal because if they don't get the right meds, they could get really sick or even die. So, figuring out who needs what meds is super importa

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Feb 27 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Manufacturing Boost: Eli Lilly's Big Bet

Eli Lilly has just announced a massive investment of $27 billion to construct four new manufacturing sites across the U. S. This move is driven by the surging demand for their popular weight loss and diabetes injections, as well as their plans to develop new drugs for various conditions. This invest

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Cabinet Meeting: A Fact Check Frenzy

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Trump shared some surprising claims. He said the US gave Ukraine $350 billion in aid, while Europe only gave $100 billion. But experts say that's not true. Europe actually gave more, about $259 billion, while the US gave around $125 billion. The US did give

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to See Light: The Power of Metasurfaces

Picture this: a tiny, cleverly designed surface that can absorb almost all the light that hits it. This isn't science fiction; it's a real thing called a metasurface. Imagine a surface that has a unique half-ring, half-square split design. This design allows it to absorb light incredibly well, reach

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Feb 26 2025EDUCATION

Student Loan Repayment Plans Hit a Snag

The U. S. Department of Education has pulled the plug on online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. This means borrowers can't sign up, renew, or tweak their repayment terms through the federal website. This change comes after a federal court order that stopped key parts of the IDR

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Swimming in Trouble: How Antibiotics and Bacteria Mix in Water

Waterborne bacteria are a big deal for public health. They can cause infections, and some of them are resistant to antibiotics. This makes them even more dangerous. Scientists have created a model to understand how these bacteria spread in recreational water and how they can cause urinary tract infe

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Time Spent Around TB Cases: A Hidden Risk for Immigrants

Tuberculosis (TB) is a sneaky disease that can hide in the body for years. This study looked at how much time people spend around someone with TB can affect their chances of getting a hidden TB infection. The study took place over 30 months in Catalonia, Spain. Researchers checked for hidden TB infe

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Eating Right in Rural Tanzania: A Look at Women's Diets

In rural Tanzania, particularly in the Morogoro region, the struggle against malnutrition is far from over. Despite efforts to tackle undernutrition, progress has been slow. Meanwhile, a troubling trend has emerged: more women of reproductive age are becoming overweight or obese. This shift in lifes

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Who's Getting the Shot? The Surprising Truth About Tdap Vaccinations

Vaccination rates for Tdap among adults in the United States vary greatly depending on whether someone is a parent or not. It is recommended that all caregivers of newborns get the Tdap shot to protect babies from pertussis. But are parents following this advice? Let's dive into the numbers. In

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Qidong's Liver Cancer Journey: Aflatoxin Research

In the 1970s, a group of medical professionals and researchers from various cities in China, including Shanghai and Nanjing, came together to tackle a serious health issue in Qidong. This small peninsula, located on the north side of the Yangtze River, was known for its high rates of liver cancer. T

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