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Jan 06 2026BUSINESS

Rancho Cordova's Big Bet on a New Arena

Rancho Cordova is making a big move. They just approved a $940, 000 subsidy to help build a new sports and entertainment arena. This isn't just about sports. It's about bringing in hotels, shops, and maybe even new homes. The city thinks this project, called "Dova, " will bring lots of jobs and mon

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

Understanding Hand Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle and Life Factors

Hand osteoarthritis (Hand OA) is a common issue. It happens when the joints in the hand wear out over time. People often think it's just a part of getting older. But is that all there is to it? Researchers wanted to dig deeper. They looked at many things that might play a role. These include where

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Nov 16 2025LIFESTYLE

Rancho Cordova: Where Are the Playgrounds?

Rancho Cordova is expanding quickly. New houses are being built, and new families are moving in. But there's a problem. The city doesn't have enough places for kids to play and families to spend time together. Right now, there aren't many options. Peek-a-Boo Factory is one of the few new places tryi

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

When Two Rare Conditions Collide: A Medical Puzzle

Handling pheochromocytoma during surgery is tough. The body's blood pressure can go haywire. But here's a twist: sometimes, it's linked to another rare condition called Takotsubo syndrome. This makes things even trickier for doctors. First, let's talk about pheochromocytoma. It's a tumor that messe

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Helping Diabetes with High-Tech Care: A Hospital's New Approach

Handling type 2 diabetes isn't just about popping pills. It's about living healthier. That's why Zhang Ye People's Hospital tried something new. They used the Omaha System to help patients online. For five months, they split patients into two groups: those who got this new help and those who didn't.

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

Relative Age Effects in Handball: A 17-Year Insight

Handball researchers have long studied how birthdate affects talent selection. Over the past 30 years, the focus has vastly increased, but stability and variability of these 'relative age effects' (RAEs) are still murky. A recent German study aimed to clear this up. First, the study looked at how s

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Managing Pain After Hand Surgery: A Balancing Act

Hand surgeries can be complicated when it comes to managing post-op pain. While some hospitals are reducing or even avoiding strong painkillers like opioids for simpler procedures, the situation gets trickier with more complex surgeries. For instance, fixing broken bones often still requires opioids

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Quick and Easy HFMD Tests: Current Methods and Future Possibilities

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a global health concern, and fast diagnosis is key to controlling outbreaks. One way to achieve this is through isothermal nucleic acid amplification techniques (INAATs). These methods are efficient and quick, making them ideal for point-of-care testing (POCT)

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Hand Strength in Shanghai: A Downward Trend

Handgrip strength, a simple measure of overall strength and health, has been declining among adults in Shanghai over the past two decades, with men showing a more significant drop. Researchers set out to investigate this trend from 2000 to 2020. The study found that while both men and women experien

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

How Do Zebrafish Larvae React to Quick Stress?

Handling stress is a big deal in fish farming. Zebrafish, a common fish in labs and farms, hasn't been studied enough for their stress response when they're young. Scientists wanted to see how zebrafish larvae react to a sudden stress situation. They spun the tiny fish in a vortex for a minute and c

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