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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Immigrant Teens and Oral Health: The Role of Discrimination and Resilience

Imagine you're a teenager who's moved to a new country. You might face challenges with your oral health, like many immigrant adolescents do. But why is this a big deal? Well, perceived racial discrimination can make things tougher. If you feel you're being treated unfairly because of your race, it m

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

McDonald's Drops Diversity Targets After Court Ruling

McDonald's is rethinking its diversity policies. The fast-food giant announced it's ditching certain aims to boost diversity among its leaders. Why the change? A recent Supreme Court decision made affirmative action in college admissions illegal. Plus, there's been a conservative backlash against di

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Insomnia in Nepalese Teens: What's Keeping Them Awake?

Sleep problems are a big deal among teens in Nepal's Bagmati Province. A recent study found that nearly a quarter of students grades 9 and 10 struggle with insomnia. This isn't just about losing sleep; it's linked to serious issues like suicidal thoughts and risky behaviors. Researchers wanted to kn

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Mars' Secrets: Why Bring Samples Home?

Imagine you're a detective solving a mystery on Mars. You don't want to be limited to a few snapshots or vague descriptions, right? That's why scientists want to bring samples from Mars back to Earth for deeper analysis. Sure, rovers like Perseverance are doing an awesome job snapping photos and zap

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Exploring Nature's Impact: Seniors and Urban Green Spaces

Did you know that spending time in urban parks and green spaces can do wonders for seniors' health? Researchers have found that the more time seniors spend in nature, the better they feel. But how do we measure their activities and the benefits they get? Scientists have looked at different ways to

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Head and Neck Cancer in Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: What You Need to Know

Did you know that Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (PVS) can put people at risk for head and neck cancer? This isn't just a random fact—researchers have taken a close look at how these health issues connect. PVS, which affects the esophagus and throat, can create conditions that make it easier for cancer to

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Russia and China Team Up on AI: A New Tech Challenge for the U. S.

Imagine two global powers joining forces—Russia and China have started working together on something big: artificial intelligence (AI). Why is this a big deal? Well, the U. S. is leading the race in AI, and these two countries want to change that game. They're not just looking to catch up; they're a

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Healthy Together: Pakistan's Quest for One Health

One Health is all about understanding that humans, animals, and the environment are connected. This study looked into how Pakistan's health system is handling this idea. Researchers talked to 17 key people from different fields like public health, agriculture, and veterinary medicine. They found tha

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Robots vs. Hands: A New Way to Fix Broken Hips

You know how doctors fix broken hips? Usually, they do it by hand. But now, there's a new kid on the block: TiRobot. This study wanted to see if TiRobot could do a better job than the good old-fashioned freehand method. So, researchers went on a big hunt through lots of medical databases, like PubMe

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Boosting Teen Mental Health: A Call to Support Primary Care Doctors

These days, teens are facing more mental health issues than ever. But that’s not all. There’s also a shortage of healthcare providers who can help. This puts primary care doctors right in the middle of the storm. They’re feeling overwhelmed and burned out, and many are thinking of leaving the field.

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