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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Leg Swelling: Understanding a Common Health Issue

Leg swelling might not sound serious, but it can be a sign of something called chronic venous insufficiency. This is a condition where the veins in the legs struggle to send blood back to the heart. It's pretty common, especially in adults over 70. The problem starts when the tiny valves in the vei

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Jul 18 2025RELIGION

Gaza Church Strike: A Misguided Attack and Its Aftermath

A recent incident in Gaza has sparked international concern. An Israeli strike unintentionally hit the Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza City. This event has led to a wave of condemnations and calls for a ceasefire. The strike resulted in the deaths of three individuals who were

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

California's Bold Move: Redrawing Political Lines

California is considering a bold move to redraw its political maps. This comes after Texas Republicans announced plans to adjust their own districts. The idea is to balance the political playing field. But there are big questions about whether this is a good idea. Governor Gavin Newsom is leading t

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Making Nipple Reconstruction Info Easy to Find

People looking for details on nipple reconstruction might find it hard to get clear and easy-to-understand info online. This is true for both English and Spanish speakers. A recent study looked at how easy it is to find and understand this kind of health info on the web. The study checked many onli

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Jul 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Filling in the Blanks: A Smarter Way to Handle Missing Data

When dealing with real-world data, missing information is a common issue. This can cause problems when trying to group similar data points together, a process known as clustering. Current methods often focus on filling in the missing data but overlook how different pieces of data relate to each othe

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Jul 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blocking Harmful Chemicals: The Power of Sealants on Concrete

Concrete structures can be a source of environmental trouble, especially when they come into contact with harmful chemicals like PFAS. These chemicals, often found in firefighting foams, can stick around in concrete and pose risks to the environment. To tackle this issue, researchers explored the us

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Jul 17 2025CRIME

What Really Happened to Air India Flight AI171?

A recent report has shed new light on the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171. This flight was supposed to take passengers from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. The crash happened just after takeoff, near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Investigators are looking into what went wrong.

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Jul 17 2025BUSINESS

Why Americans Are Still Spending Despite Rising Prices

In June, Americans kept their spending habits going strong, even as prices started to climb due to new tariffs. The Commerce Department shared that retail sales grew by 0. 6% from May, bouncing back from a big drop in May. Experts expected a much smaller increase, so this was a pleasant surprise. C

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Unseen Struggles: How Heart Conditions Alter Blood Flow

Heart conditions can mess with how blood moves around the body. One such condition is Fontan circulation. It's a special setup for people born with heart defects. Normally, the heart has four chambers, but in some cases, doctors create a Fontan circulation to help make up for missing parts. This cha

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Jul 17 2025SCIENCE

How Our Eyes Choose What to Focus On While Learning New Skills

People's eyes tend to move toward certain spots when learning new tasks. These spots can be important for getting information or for getting rewards. Researchers wanted to see how well people could guess if they would succeed or fail at a task. They also wanted to see if this guess would change wher

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