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May 24 2025HEALTH

How Health Advisors Boosted Their Skills Through Training

The healthcare world has been waking up to the power of patient engagement. It's clear that involving patients in the process can make a big difference. Yet, there's a gap in understanding how training in this area affects those who guide healthcare decisions. These are the health advisors in the li

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May 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Beliefs Shape Our Reactions to AI Failures

The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has brought about new opportunities. However, it has also led to a higher chance of service failures. Understanding how people's beliefs influence their reactions to these failures is crucial. A recent exploration looked into how pr

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May 24 2025SCIENCE

Moringa's Magic: Boosting Tomato Growth in Dry Times

The world is facing big problems with climate change, global warming, and not enough water. These issues make droughts worse and threaten the food we grow. Scientists are looking for new ways to help plants survive these tough conditions. One promising solution comes from Moringa, a plant known for

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May 24 2025CRIME

Crime Trends: The Surprising Shift in US Violence

The US has seen a dramatic shift in violent crime over the past few years. The pandemic brought a sudden surge in violence, but now, things are looking up. In 2020, murders spiked by about 34 percent, reaching 22, 134 nationwide. Cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore saw record highs in homicides.

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May 24 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mysteries of Moyamoya Angiopathy

Moyamoya angiopathy is a puzzling condition that affects the blood vessels in the brain. It's a rare disorder that can strike both kids and young adults. The main issue is that the carotid arteries in the brain gradually become blocked. This can lead to two serious problems: ischemic strokes, which

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May 24 2025HEALTH

How Lockdowns Affect Diabetes and Blood Pressure in Hong Kong

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Hong Kong was no exception. The city implemented strict social distancing measures. These measures had a significant impact on people's health. Especially those with type 2 diabetes. This group faced unique challenges during the lockdowns. F

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May 24 2025HEALTH

How to boost your nutrition game with a little help from tech.

The struggle with poor nutrition is a big deal. Millions of people face serious health issues because of it. One major hurdle is the lack of good nutrition education. People often don't know what they should be eating or how to get the right nutrients. Another big problem is the lack of access to re

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May 24 2025HEALTH

The Unequal Paths of Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been a game-changer for those with movement disorders. Since its FDA approval in 1996, it has offered hope to many. However, not everyone has equal access to this treatment. There are significant gaps in who gets this care, and these gaps are influenced by race, gend

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May 24 2025POLITICS

Why is Texas pushing for biological sex data in health records?

A new law has been passed in Texas. It wants all health records to show a patient's biological sex. This includes any issues with sexual development. Many people are worried about this. They fear it could out transgender people to doctors who might not be supportive. The law is now with the Senate.

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May 24 2025BUSINESS

Boeing's Billion-Dollar Bid to Dodge Legal Trouble

Boeing, the giant in the airplane industry, is in hot water. The Justice Department has struck a deal with Boeing. This agreement lets Boeing avoid a criminal trial. The deal is about the 737 Max planes. These planes were involved in two major crashes. The crashes happened in 2018 and 2019. A total

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