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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

The COVID-19 Shift: Pregnancy and Mental Health in Puerto Rico

The global pandemic, COVID-19, has brought about significant changes in how women in Puerto Rico experience pregnancy and motherhood. A recent project is diving deep into these changes, aiming to understand how the pandemic has affected pregnancy outcomes and mental health among pregnant women and n

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

How Training Shapes Nurses' Views on Family Involvement

Ever wondered how training can influence how nurses think about involving families in child care? Let's dive into a study that explored this very topic. The focus was on pediatric nurses and how structured training on Family-Centered Care changed their attitudes. First, imagine a pediatric ward whe

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Weather Woes May Impact Chiefs-Browns Faceoff

As Week 15 of the NFL unfolds, weather is set to make its presence felt, especially in Cleveland. A winter weather advisory is in place until noon ET, just before the Browns host the Chiefs at 1 p. m. ET. AccuWeather predicts cloudy conditions with a 50% chance of precipitation and temperatures arou

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Dec 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Who's Burning Jet Fuel? Celebrities and Their Air Travel

Celebrities love flying private jets. It's fast, quiet, and keeps them out of the public eye. But with all the buzz about climate change, is it fair? Let's dig into who's hopping on these luxury planes the most. When it comes to short flights, rapper Pitbull tops the list with a whopping 396 trips

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Parents with Cancer: The Communication Struggle

Cancer affects more than just the patient. In the US, about 1. 6 million adults with cancer also have dependents. This creates unique challenges for families, like increased stress, lowered quality of life, and changes in how families function. But what about the conversation? Not much is known abou

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Real Frequency Boost: Simplifying Many-Body Theory

Imagine you're trying to understand how particles interact in a complex system. This is what many-body theory deals with, and it's tough! The problem is, these interactions involve lots of different frequencies, which can clog up your computer's memory. Scientists often use a method called numerical

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific: A Look at Movements

This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

The Complex Dance of Bone Conduction Hearing

Have you ever wondered why some people can hear through their bones? This fascinating phenomenon is called bone conduction (BC) hearing. Scientists used a special model of the human head to study how the direction and timing of forces impact this unique way of hearing. They created various force di

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

The Economic Boost of Taiwan's IVF Subsidy: A Closer Look

In 2021, Taiwan introduced changes to its assisted reproduction subsidy scheme, specifically for in vitro fertilization (IVF). But what's the real impact on the country's economy? Let's dive in. The main idea is to estimate the public economic gains from these subsidy changes. It's all about the mon

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

NISAR Mission: Delayed Launch, Repairs, and What's Next

You might be wondering why the NISAR mission isn't already up in space. Well, there's been a bit of a hiccup. Originally planned for launch this spring, NASA and its Indian counterpart decided to push it back. Why? The spacecraft's main radar antenna needed some TLC. Engineers found out that once it

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