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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Bangkok's Shaky Skyscrapers: Lessons from a Collapsed Tower

A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok crumbled during a recent earthquake. This event has sparked a critical review of the city's construction safety rules. The 30-story State Audit Office building, near the bustling Chatuchak Market, is now a pile of rubble. Rescue efforts are underway

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Students and Teachers in the Crosshairs: A New Wave of Detentions

A wave of detentions has swept through college campuses, targeting students and faculty who have spoken out on Palestinian issues. These individuals, many of whom have valid visas or permanent residency, are now facing deportation. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to control immigratio

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Air Pollution's Hidden Impact on Babies' Weight

Fine particles in the air can sneak into a mother's body and affect her baby's weight at birth. This is a big deal because low birth weight can lead to health problems later in life. But how exactly does this happen? One possible answer lies in how the mother's body processes food and

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles of Cancer Patients

Cancer patients often face more than just physical pain. They deal with a mix of issues that go beyond what meets the eye. This mix is what experts call "Total Pain. " It includes physical discomfort, social challenges, psychological stress, and spiritual doubts. Understanding this mix is crucial fo

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

How Well Are We Treating Diabetic Eye Disease?

Diabetic eye disease is a major reason why people lose their sight around the world. To stop this from happening, it is important to control diabetes and catch the disease early. After that, the right treatment must be given quickly and finished on time. Many places do a good job of checking if p

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Fresh Medical Students and Their Fear of Death

Medical students starting their clinical training often face a big challenge. They have to deal with their own fears about death. This fear can affect how they care for patients who are dying. So, it is important to understand what makes these students anxious about death. Personality and confi

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Frontline Workers' Views on Spotting Family Violence During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has made things tough for everyone, but it's been especially hard for those dealing with domestic and family violence (DFV). In Australia, nearly one in four women face this issue at some point in their lives. Emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals are crucial for spot

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

How Urban Environments Affect Young Women's Lives

Intimate partner violence is a big deal. It's a major public health issue that affects many women and girls. It can really mess with a person's quality of life. It's not just about physical harm. It can also take a toll on mental health. This can lead to long-term problems. In Nigeria, a study look

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Mar 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can AI Outsmart Dental Students in Diagnosing Tooth Issues?

Dental students and AI are both learning to spot tooth problems. ChatGPT-4o is the newest AI tool that can handle text, images, audio, and video. It is a big step up from earlier versions that only worked with text. This AI has the potential to change how dentists are trained and how patients are tr

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Rwanda's fight against stunting in young children

In Rwanda, a significant health issue persists. We are talking about stunting in children under five. This problem has been a global concern for a long time. Even though Rwanda has made progress in reducing the average stunting rate, some regions still struggle. The reasons behind these persistent h

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