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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

The Vanishing Lab: A Blow to STI Prevention

The closure of a key sexually transmitted infection (STI) lab at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised serious concerns. This lab was crucial in tracking and researching diseases like syphilis and gonorrhea. The shutdown comes at a time when syphilis cases are skyrocketing

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Apr 21 2025BUSINESS

Uber's Subscription Service Under Fire: The FTC's Big Move

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a significant step by filing a lawsuit against Uber. The issue? Uber's subscription service, Uber One. The FTC claims that Uber has been misleading customers about the benefits and costs of this service. They also argue that Uber makes it too hard for users to

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Apr 21 2025RELIGION

Faith and Fortune: How Religion and Money Shape Happiness

Religion often plays a big role in how happy people feel. A lot of studies have shown that the more involved someone is in religion, the happier they tend to be. But is this true for everyone? Does it matter if you go to church or just pray at home? What about money and education? These questio

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

The Changing Face of Global Health: Who's Stepping Up?

The U. S. has long been a major player in global health, backing United Nations agencies and funding key programs. However, recent political changes are shaking things up. Funding cuts, shifting priorities, and a move away from working with other countries are causing ripples in global health system

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Apr 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Hawaii's Corals Show Surprising Comeback After Heatwave

In the vast ocean, corals face many threats. One of the biggest is marine heatwaves. These events can cause coral bleaching, which happens when corals get too hot and lose the algae that give them food and color. Without these algae, corals can die, leaving behind bare skeletons. Often, these skelet

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Medications and Kids' Cholesterol Levels

The number of children with high cholesterol is growing. This is a big deal because it can lead to heart problems later in life. Doctors need to spot this early and take action. A healthy lifestyle is key for all kids, but some might need medicine too. The focus here is on drugs that mess with chol

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

The Power of Kindness in Hospice Care

Hospice care is widely known as one of the most challenging jobs. It involves a lot of stress and constant exposure to patients with life-limiting conditions. This makes the mental health of hospice workers a big concern. One way to support these workers is by looking at how compassion and self-comp

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Virtual Reality: A New Hope for Parkinson's Patients?

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a tough condition that affects movement and balance. Many people with PD struggle with mobility. This is where virtual reality (VR) steps in. VR isn't just for gaming anymore. It's now being used to help people with PD improve their balance and movement. But how effective

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Binge-Watching Blues: How Streaming Services Impact Medical Students

The pandemic brought many changes, but one of the most noticeable was the boom in streaming services. Young adults, especially those in college, have been big fans of this shift. However, this trend has sparked concerns about its effects on their well-being. Let's dive into how this trend is affecti

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Diet's Role in Colorectal Cancer: A New Approach

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health issue worldwide. It's becoming more common in younger people. This is partly because of better screening. However, most prediction tools for CRC are based on older adults. This limits their use for younger and more diverse groups. The role of diet in prevent

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