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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Raw Milk Alert: Bird Flu Found, But What's the Risk?

Bird flu has been detected in raw milk from a dairy in California. Officials found the virus in a sample bought from a store. They asked stores to pull the milk off shelves. Experts think drinking infected milk could be risky, but there's no proof it makes people sick. The dairy issued a recall. So

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

The Before and After of Inguinal Hernia Surgery: A Six-Month Check-Up

Have you ever heard of an inguinal hernia? It's a common condition where part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the lower belly wall. Many people choose to have surgery to fix it. One popular method is called the Shouldice Repair. A recent study looked into how this surgery affects peop

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Deadly Listeria Outbreak: What You Need to Know

A recent outbreak of listeria, a serious foodborne illness, has led to the death of a California infant and sickened ten other people. The source of the outbreak has been traced back to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from Yu Shang Food, Inc. , based in South Carolina. These products, includi

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

90s Gadgets: Cool, Weird, and Unforgettable

The 1990s was a unique era for tech and marketing. Companies were experimenting with new gadgets, trying to replace old ones before they had reliable alternatives. This period brought us some amazing devices and campaigns, but also some quirky ones. Millennials who grew up in the 80s and 90s have a

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

The Many Hats of Alexis Ohanian: Business, Family, and Sports

Alexis Ohanian, husband of famed tennis star Serena Williams, is a man of many talents. He's a successful entrepreneur, a soccer team owner, and most importantly, a passionate supporter of women's sports. In a chat with sports journalist Jemele Hill, Ohanian shared his journey and motivations behind

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

The Shift Away from Progressive Politics in California

Former Democratic donor Allison Huynh has seen a big change in California politics. She thinks that voters are turning against progressive policies. Huynh used to give money to the Democratic Party, but she's now unhappy with how they handle big city issues like in San Francisco. She thinks liberals

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Nov 23 2024CRIME

The Unexpected Encounter: A Monterey Night in Focus

One night in Monterey turned into a storm of controversy after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a Republican conference. The alleged assaulter? A popular Fox News host named Pete Hegseth. The woman, known as Jane Doe in police reports, sought medical help four days after the incident but

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Revisiting CBT Techniques for Insomnia: A Network Meta-Analysis

Ever wondered which parts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are most effective for treating insomnia? A recent study took a deep dive into this question using a network meta-analysis. Instead of comparing two treatments at a time, this method lets researchers look at multiple treatments side by

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Cerebellum's Role in Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and Depression

Ever thought about the part of the brain that helps us with our movements and balance? Well, it turns out that the cerebellar vermis, a small, worm-shaped part of our cerebellum, might be involved in more than just physical coordination. Researchers are looking into how this tiny brain region influe

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Nov 22 2024FINANCE

JPMorgan's Ties with Iranian Tycoon's Hedge Fund: A Cautionary Tale

Imagine this: the US Treasury is checking out JPMorgan Chase, one of the biggest banks in the US. Why? Because they're interested in the bank's relationship with a hedge fund called Ocean Leonid Investments Ltd. This hedge fund has some connections to a big shot in the Iranian oil business, Hossein

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