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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

Aid pours in, but Myanmar's medical supplies are running low

The death toll in Myanmar and Thailand has risen sharply since a powerful earthquake hit the region. The number of people killed in Myanmar has reached 1, 644. The number of injured people is 3, 408 and 139 people are still missing. The earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest ci

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Mar 30 2025SCIENCE

Mining the Microbial World of Rajpardi Lignite

The Rajpardi lignite mine in Gujarat, India, is home to a thriving world of microbes. These tiny organisms play a big role in the environment. To understand their impact, researchers used a method called metagenomics. This involves sequencing the DNA of all the microbes in a sample to see what they

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Heart Rate and Steps: A Simple Math Hack for Better Health

Heart health is a big deal. Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. It is important to keep an eye on your heart. Many people use smartwatches to track their heart rate and steps. Now, researchers have come up with a new way to use this data. They suggest a simple math trick. Divid

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Mar 29 2025SCIENCE

What Will Future Civilizations Find When They Dig Up Our Trash?

There is a lot of stuff that people use every day. Some of it might stick around for a very long time. Imagine a future where people dig up old tech and wonder what it was used for. That's what some scientists are thinking about. They are looking at things like wind turbines and cell phones. These i

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Mar 29 2025BUSINESS

India's New Digital Hub for Entertainment Professionals

India has launched a new digital marketplace called WAVES Bazaar. This platform is designed to unite professionals from various entertainment fields. It is not just another networking site. It aims to break down the barriers that usually separate different sectors within the entertainment industry.

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Moyamoya's Impact on Kids' Memory Skills

Moyamoya disease is a tricky condition that affects blood flow in the brain. It can cause problems with how kids process information, especially when it comes to remembering things in a specific order. This isn't just any old memory issue. It's a unique challenge that kids with moyamoya disease ofte

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

The Gut-Brain Connection: How IBS Affects Thinking

IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a common problem. It affects how people live their lives and puts a strain on healthcare services. Most people know about the usual signs: tummy pain and weird bathroom habits. But there is more to IBS than meets the eye. Recent studies show that IBS can also mes

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Nurse Navigators: The Unsung Heroes of Digital Cancer Care

In the fast-paced world of cancer treatment, digital remote monitoring (DRM) has emerged as a game-changer. It helps doctors keep an eye on patients from afar, making cancer care more efficient. But here is the twist: the success of DRM heavily relies on nurse navigators (NNs). These professionals a

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

HIV Care After Sexual Assault: A Look at Improvements

In emergency rooms, patients who have experienced sexual assault often struggle to get HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. This medication can prevent HIV infection if taken soon after exposure. A recent effort aimed to change this. The plan involved updating the electronic health records for sex

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Move in West Texas

The measles virus is making its way through West Texas, and it's not just sticking to one group. At least 327 people have caught the disease, and it's spreading fast. The first cases popped up in the Mennonite community, but now it's moving beyond that. Mennonites are part of the Anabaptist Christia

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