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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

The Role of Medicaid in Ensuring Prenatal Dental Health

You might not think about it much, but taking care of your teeth before getting pregnant is really important. Poor dental health can lead to complications during pregnancy, like premature birth and low birth weight. But here’s the thing: not everyone has easy access to dental care, especially those

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Doctor’s Charges Dropped After Whistleblowing on Kids’ Transgender Care

Last month, a doctor in Texas had their charges dropped after they shared sensitive medical information about young patients who underwent gender transition treatments at a major kids' hospital. The doctor, Dr. Eithan Haim, was initially accused of illegally accessing the hospital's online record da

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Jan 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Soaring Success of High Potential

Hey, guess what? High Potential, that ABC show everyone’s talking about, just hit a new high. Recently, the episode “The RAMs” brought in a whopping 13. 19 million viewers! That’s not all – it also scored a sweet 2. 44 rating among adults aged 18-49. This isn't a one-time thing either; the show has

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Democrats Divided: How to Respond to Trump's Immigration Crackdown? #

When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Democrats fiercely opposed his immigration policies. Flash forward to his second term, and some Democrats are considering working with Trump on certain immigration bills. This shift shows how divided the Democratic Party is on how to handle Trump’s

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Alaskans Stick to Denali, Despite Trump's Name Change

Jeff King, a four-time Iditarod champ, lives in the shadow of North America's tallest peak, Denali. He and many Alaskans are upset that President Trump wants to change the mountain's name back to Mount McKinley. The peak's original name, Denali, is sacred to the Athabascan tribe. They've lived in th

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Why Egypt and Jordan Might Say No to Moving Gaza Palestinians

President Trump's idea to have Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from Gaza is likely to face strong opposition. These countries fear that accepting refugees could lead to security issues and make a Palestinian state impossible. Additionally, many Palestinians worry that leaving Gaza could mean t

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Teen Eating Disorders: Can Therapy Fix Perfectionism?

Eating disorders are becoming a big problem for teens, with serious health issues coming along for the ride. That's why it's crucial to look into the treatments out there and see how they work. While adults and teens share some similarities when it comes to eating disorders, treating teens requires

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Seasonal Mood Swings: A Forty-Year Journey

Forty years ago, the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was coined. Today, it’s known as a specific kind of mood disorder. In the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V), seasonality is listed as a specifier for both recurrent depression and Major De

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Jan 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Oracle and Microsoft Eye TikTok Takeover

Recently, there's been chatter about tech heavyweights Oracle and Microsoft teaming up to buy TikTok. The White House is involved, trying to find a way for ByteDance to keep a small part of the company, while other aspects like its algorithm, data collecting, and software updates would be managed by

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Jan 26 2025CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively's Legal Battle: Privacy vs. Public Disclosure

Blake Lively, a well-known actress, is embroiled in a heated court case with Justin Baldoni. She initially accused him of sexual harassment. Now, she wants to prevent him from sharing details about the case publicly. This legal request is called a gag order. Justin's side is not pleased, claiming Bl

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