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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Older Women in Care Homes and UTI Treatment: What's the Deal?

In care homes, many women get urinary tract infections (UTIs). A recent study looked at how these infections are treated. It checked out the antibiotics given to women in long-term care homes. The study wanted to see if one type of antibiotic, fluoroquinolones (FQs), caused more problems than other

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Jun 25 2025POLITICS

States Fight Back: The Battle Over Federal Funding Cuts

In a bold move, legal representatives from over 20 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. Their target? Billions of dollars in funding cuts that hit everything from crime prevention to food security and scientific research. The lawsuit, filed in Boston, is a di

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Leg Risks: A Closer Look at Diabetes Drugs

People with type 2 diabetes often take special medicines. Two of these are GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors. Both help control blood sugar. But do they affect the risk of leg amputations differently? A big study looked at this question. It compared new users of these two types of drugs.

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Jun 25 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Names and Their Cozy Ties to Trump

Crypto has become a big deal under Trump's leadership, with some major players seeing huge benefits. The industry now makes up a big chunk of the Trump Organization's wealth. But it's not just about money; these crypto leaders are also gaining political influence. Justin Sun, a Chinese entrepreneur

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

Breastfeeding Insights from Afghanistan's Recent Survey

Afghanistan's 2022-2023 survey has brought some interesting facts to light. The survey looked at how often babies are fed only breast milk. This is important because it helps shape future plans and actions. However, there is a lack of information on how common this practice is and what influences

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

Time Lost in Emergency Care: The IO vs IV Debate

The time it takes to restart a heart after a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital is crucial. The longer it takes, the worse the outcome for the patient. Everyone knows that quick CPR and defibrillation by bystanders are key. But what about other factors that can drag out the process? One big questi

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

Protein: How Much Is Enough?

Protein is crucial. It plays a key role in the body. It aids in growth, repair, and maintenance of muscles, bones, and skin. It is a building block of life. Every cell in the body uses it. It’s no wonder that food companies are pushing high-protein products. But do we really need all that extra prot

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

The Power of Feminist Leadership in Public Health

A recent gathering brought together health professionals to explore how feminist leadership can drive change in public health. This event was all about learning and reflecting on how to make healthcare more fair and equal. It was not just about women leading, but about using feminist ideas to challe

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Jun 21 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's International Students: A Legal Tug-of-War

Harvard University has been in a legal battle with the Trump administration over its international students. This fight has caused a lot of stress and uncertainty for students from other countries who want to study at Harvard. The latest development is a federal judge's decision to block the Trump a

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Jun 18 2025BUSINESS

Japanese Giant Takes Over American Steel Icon

The U. S. Steel brand is no longer trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Why? Because Japan's Nippon Steel has completed its takeover. This move has been in the works for a while, but it's finally official. The acquisition was finalized on a Wednesday, and the stock exchange removed U. S. Steel's

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