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May 01 2025HEALTH

University Students' Sexual Health: What Do They Really Know?

The spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a serious issue worldwide, particularly among young adults. Many young people still engage in risky behaviors, even though they know about STIs. This is a big problem because it can lead to serious health issues. This study looks at what univer

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May 01 2025CRIME

The Doctors' Plot: A Cold War Mystery

In the late 1940s and early 1950s, the Soviet Union was a place of fear and suspicion. The Cold War was heating up, and tensions were high. It was during this time that a strange and sinister event unfolded. A group of doctors, mostly Jewish, were accused of plotting to harm Soviet leaders. The acc

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

Energy's Double Act in Red Algae

Red algae have a unique way of handling energy. They use light-harvesting proteins to capture energy from sunlight. This is not a new fact. What is new is the discovery that these proteins can also be activated by heat alone. This means that red algae can use two different forms of energy to pow

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Immigration and Health Care: A Balancing Act

In the US, immigration is a hot topic. It's a complex issue that affects many areas of life, including health care. Providing health care to immigrants is a delicate matter. It involves balancing compassion with legal responsibilities. It's not always easy to do both at the same time. First, let's

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May 01 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Hurdles in Contraceptive Care

Contraceptive care is supposed to be all about the person. But there are hidden hurdles that make it tough. Most studies look at big-picture issues. They talk about things like how hard it is to get to a clinic or how much a service costs. The idea is that if these problems are fixed, people will ha

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May 01 2025OPINION

Why Do Conservatives Feel Happier Than Liberals?

Conservatives in the US often report feeling better mentally than liberals. This might seem surprising, but there are a few reasons behind it. For one, conservatives tend to accept societal inequalities more easily. This acceptance can make them feel better about their own lives, even if things aren

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Breast Surgery AI: The Google Gemini Experiment

Google Gemini is a smart AI. It has been put to the test. The test was to see how well it could answer common questions. These questions were about life after breast reconstruction surgery. This was not just a simple quiz. It was a real test. It was to see if AI could help people who have had this t

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Why Math Can Make Stretching More Comfortable

Stretching is a great way to boost flexibility in your joints. However, it often comes with some discomfort. A recent study looked into how doing mental math during stretching can affect how it feels and how well it works. The idea was to see if focusing on something else could make stretching more

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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

March's Mixed Economic Signals: Spending Surge and Inflation Slowdown

In March, Americans went on a shopping spree. They were rushing to buy items before new tariffs took effect. This sudden increase in spending gave the economy a much-needed boost. Meanwhile, inflation took a pause. It slowed down and moved closer to the Federal Reserve's target. The Commerce Depart

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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

Income and Spending: What's the Deal in March 2025?

The latest numbers are in, and it looks like people in the U. S. had a bit more cash to spend in March 2025. Personal income saw a boost of $116. 8 billion, which is about a 0. 5% increase from the previous month. This means that after taxes, folks had around $102. 0 billion more to play with, and t

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