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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Expert Views on OCD Insight: Should It Be Part of the DSM-6?

Back in 1994, the DSM-IV introduced "with poor insight" as a specifier for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The DSM-5 took it a step further, allowing clinicians to diagnose OCD "with absent insight/delusional beliefs. " This change has blurred the line between OCD and psychosis. A recent study

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Dec 14 2024EDUCATION

Dispute Arrives: School Board's Role in CTU Talks Questioned

Alderman Gilbert Villegas recently sent a letter to Illinois state authorities, expressing concerns about school board members' involvement in ongoing teacher contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). The letter, delivered to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and State Superintendent T

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Green and Pink Invasion: How 'Wicked' Took Over

Before "Wicked" hit theaters, its signature green and pink scheme was popping up everywhere — from Starbucks drinks to Target aisles. This wasn't by chance. In today's world, where attention is divided among social media feeds and personalized streaming, big marketing budgets alone can’t create wave

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Dec 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities' Birthdays and Horoscopes: A Fascinating Look at Future Moves

Today marks the birthday of some well-known celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens who turns 36, Sophie Monk turning 45, Beth Orton at 54, and Dee Wallace celebrating her 76th birthday. To make the most of this year, it's important to gather information, carefully analyze your situation, and seek expert a

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Measuring Up: How Sports Heart Specialists Track Endurance Training

Endurance athletes push their hearts to the limit, but tracking how much they train is tricky. Sports cardiologists know that training load, which includes factors like how often, how hard, and how long athletes train, plays a big role in how their hearts change over time. But figuring out just how

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Why Elon Musk's Tesla Pay Package Got Blocked Again

Elon Musk's massive pay package, now valued at around $101 billion, has been rejected again by a Delaware court. This package, comprising 303 million Tesla stock options, was first tossed out in January by the same judge. Despite being re-approved by shareholders in June, the court still found it un

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

MRI Magic: 3D vs. 2D for Detecting Peroneal Tendon Injuries

Do you know why it's important to get a clear picture of your tendons? Well, let's find out! This study looked at how well MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) can spot peroneal tendon issues. These are tendons in your ankle that help you move your foot side to side. The thing is, regular 2D MRIs might

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking Peptide Antigens: A New Way to Target Diseases

Finding the right T cells or antibodies to fight diseases like HIV, EBV, and even cancer is tough. These diseases hide inside our cells, showing only tiny parts of themselves called peptides on the surface. Scientists have struggled to target these peptides because our immune system can get confused

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Feeding the Troops: A Global Look at Military Nutrition Guidelines

Have you ever wondered what soldiers around the world eat to stay strong and healthy? This review takes a look at the dietary guidelines, known as Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), that different countries have for their military personnel. These guidelines help ensure that soldiers get the right am

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Understanding NATO's Cognitive Warfare: A Political Science Perspective

NATO's Allied Command Transformation (ACT) has come up with an intriguing idea called "cognitive warfare. " This concept is about influencing and shaping perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors in the context of war. It's a hot topic among scholars, but it's tough to pin down a single, clear definition

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