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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

College Students: The Silent Struggle with Oral Health

College life is often a mix of new experiences and challenges. One of the most overlooked issues among students is oral health. Many students do not realize that their daily choices can greatly affect their teeth and gums. Poor oral health can lead to serious problems. These problems can be avoided

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Apr 19 2025CELEBRITIES

Kendrick Lamar: The First Musician to Score a Gatorade Ad

Kendrick Lamar has made history by becoming the first musician to star in a Gatorade commercial. The rapper appeared in the brand's new "Lose More. Win More. " ad campaign, which aired on Friday, April 18. In the commercial, Kendrick delivers an inspiring speech set to his track "Peekaboo" from the

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Icy Showers and Muscle Growth: What's the Deal?

The idea of jumping into cold water after a workout might sound refreshing. But does it actually help or hinder muscle growth? Recent findings suggest that cold-water immersion after exercise might not be the best choice for building muscle. The reason? It seems to slow down how quickly muscles can

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Apr 18 2025SCIENCE

How Safe Is Your Milk? The Hidden Dangers of Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is a nasty virus that can sneak into the human body through tick bites. But here is a twist: it can also lurk in unpasteurized milk and dairy products from infected animals. Most often, goat milk or cheese is the culprit in food-borne TBE cases. This is a serious

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

The Impact of Nicotine Products on Your Mouth

Nicotine products that don't involve burning are becoming more popular. These include e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, snus, and nicotine replacement therapies. These products are often seen as a way to reduce the risks of smoking for those who can't or won't quit. However, their effects on oral h

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Apr 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Powerless Puerto Rico: A Look Into the Island's Energy Crisis

Puerto Rico found itself in the dark once again, as a major blackout hit the entire island. This wasn't just a minor hiccup; it was a full-blown power outage that left 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. The outage started around noon on Wednesday and had everyon

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Apr 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Darkness in Puerto Rico: The Power Struggle Continues

The sun was up, but for many in Puerto Rico, it was still dark on Thursday. A massive blackout had struck the island, leaving nearly 60% of its 1. 4 million utility customers in the dark. This wasn't just a minor hiccup. All of the island's power plants had gone offline, plunging the entire territor

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

The Path from Precancerous to Cancerous in the Mouth

The mouth is home to many types of cells. Some of these cells can change and become precancerous. This means they are not yet cancerous but have the potential to become so. Many factors can influence whether these precancerous cells will turn into cancer. Understanding these factors i

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

How Hearing Aids Miss the Beat

Hearing aids, specifically cochlear implants, are a game-changer for over one million people who are profoundly deaf. They turn sounds into electrical signals that the brain can understand. However, these devices fall short when it comes to picking up on the subtle timing cues in sounds. This is esp

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Apr 17 2025CRIME

Unmasking Meth: Quebec's New Approach to Tracking Drug Trails

Methamphetamine is a major issue in Quebec. To tackle this problem, a new method has been developed. This method focuses on chemical profiling of seized methamphetamine tablets. The goal is to shed light on how and where these drugs are made and moved around the province. This initiative is a fi

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