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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Helping Patients Regain Control Over Bowel Movements

Healthcare workers spend a lot of time helping people manage basic daily tasks, including bathroom routines. Some patients can handle these tasks on their own, but others struggle with conditions that make it hard to control bowel movements. One such condition is faecal incontinence, which affects m

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

Hidden Brain Gaps: How Brain Disease Testing Falls Short in Poorer Nations

Brain tumor diagnosis isn’t just about scans and symptoms anymore. Doctors now rely on detailed lab tests to pick the right treatment. But in many places with fewer resources, these advanced tests are hard to find. A look at brain cancer care shows why this matters. A major global health report hig

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sony’s New 3‑D Capture System Is Coming This Summer

Sony has announced a fresh line of tools that will let anyone build detailed 3‑D models from real objects, starting next summer. The package includes a phone app that works with Sony’s Alpha cameras, a cloud‑based service for turning photos into high‑quality 3‑D graphics, and a rendering plug‑in tha

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Eating Habits and Exercise in Middle‑Age Adults With Heart Disease

People in their 40s to 60s who carry excess weight and have heart muscle problems from diabetes face a tough battle with food and movement. First, they feel torn between wanting to eat what tastes good and needing to follow strict diets that can help their hearts. Their fear of medical complic

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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Behind the scenes before the NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is coming up, and the New England Patriots are staying focused on football. Recent headlines about a team executive and a reporter sharing a hot tub photo got attention, but the Patriots aren’t letting it distract them. The executive called the meeting accidental, and the reporter said

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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Patriots' Draft Prep Continues with Vrabel in the Mix

The New England Patriots are moving full steam ahead with their draft preparations, and head coach Mike Vrabel remains a key player in those discussions. Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf recently spoke to the media about Vrabel’s role, downplaying any concerns and calling the

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Quick Brain Fix: How Nurses Help Stroke Patients Bounce Back

A 77-year-old man walked into the hospital one morning, struggling to speak clearly and move his right side. His brain was starved for blood due to a clot blocking an artery. Fast action was needed to restore blood flow before permanent damage set in. Doctors spotted the blockage in a key brain vess

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Stefon Diggs and the Patriots: A Split That Left Questions Unanswered

Stefon Diggs wasn't just cut by the New England Patriots—he felt underused. Even after leading the team in targets, catches, and yards last season, he never got the full chance to perform. His frustration boiled over in an online exchange where he admitted, "I'm still mad. . . I ain't really get to

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Apr 13 2026WEATHER

What to expect when spring heat meets rain in Central New York

Central New York is trading winter coats for lighter jackets this week as temperatures rise fast. Midweek highs could hit the mid to upper 70s, making it feel more like April than March. But with warmth comes a price—moist air sneaking up from the Gulf will bring frequent showers and even thundersto

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Apr 13 2026OPINION

How Close-To-Home Violence Shapes Our View of Crime

Fear doesn’t always come from faraway places. For a young kid, it can creep in through familiar faces - the uncles who looked like killers, the scout leaders who didn’t seem dangerous until they were. The first time crime felt intimate was when news reached a 7-year-old about a monster hiding in pla

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