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Nov 10 2025HEALTH

Food and Hearing: What's the Connection for Older Adults?

Ever wonder if what you eat affects your hearing? A recent study dug into this idea. It looked at how well older adults get important tiny nutrients from food and if that's linked to hearing problems. The research focused on folks living in their own homes. It checked if eating a good mix of nutrie

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Nov 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Taiwan's Film Industry Adapts to Changing Audience Habits

Taiwan's film scene has seen some progress, but there's a big issue: people aren't into long movies anymore. Each Other Films, a company run by Jacqueline W. Liu and Tiffany Yu-Chia Chen, is trying to figure this out. The co-founders think the real problem is that people don't want to watch long st

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

Big News: Weight Loss Drugs Get Cheaper for Many Americans

The Trump administration struck a deal with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower the cost of GLP-1 drugs. These drugs help with weight loss, diabetes, and other health issues. Starting soon, people will pay about $350 a month for these injectable drugs. This price will drop to $250 over the next two

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Nov 07 2025BUSINESS

Ford's Electric Truck: A Sudden U-Turn?

Ford is thinking hard about dropping its electric F-150 Lightning pickup. This news comes after they stopped making it earlier this year due to a fire at an aluminum plant. Now, they're focusing more on gas and hybrid trucks because they make more money and don't need as much aluminum. The F-150 Li

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Nov 07 2025CELEBRITIES

Guessing Games and Famous Faces: The I Love LA Cast's Wild Celebrity Quiz

The "I Love LA" crew loves a good challenge, especially when it involves some friendly competition. This time, they took on a celebrity trivia game, and things got pretty intense. The cast, including Rachel Sennott, Josh Hutcherson, and Leighton Meester, split into two teams to test their knowledge

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Nov 06 2025HEALTH

Helping Hearing Aid Users Stick With Their Devices

Hearing loss is a big deal. It affects how people connect, feel, and move. It also costs a lot of money. Hearing aids can make life better, but many people don't use them enough. In the UK, the NHS gives out hearing aids, but the follow-up care is all over the place. Some get lots of help, others ge

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

GOP's Midterm Missteps: A Look at the Aftermath

Republicans faced a tough reality check after recent elections. Voters clearly favored the opposing party, raising concerns about the impact of President Trump's low approval ratings on Republican candidates. The aftermath saw Republicans pointing fingers at various factors, from their candidates to

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Nov 06 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Mental Health Across Cultures

Researchers have been looking into how childhood trauma affects people who are at risk of developing psychosis. This is important because different cultures and societies can influence how mental health issues develop. A recent study focused on individuals from Brazil, China, and Turkey who are at a

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Nov 05 2025SPORTS

Alamosa's Ethan Merrick: A Close Call at State Cross Country

At the state cross country meet, Alamosa High School's Ethan Merrick came in second place. He ran the course in 16:06. 9, just 12 seconds behind the winner. Merrick, a sophomore, was motivated to win but couldn't quite catch up to the leader. He plans to try again next year and focus on track in the

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Nov 05 2025HEALTH

A New Approach to Weight Loss and Wellness

For years, people have been told to accept weight gain, low energy, and other health issues as normal parts of life. But a new program called XMD Wellness is challenging that idea. Launched on November 4, 2025, this program combines medical science with personalized care to help people manage their

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