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Jan 26 2025BUSINESS

Target Hits Pause on DEI and Pride Festivals

Ever wished you could rewind time and change things? Well, Target wants to do just that with their diversity efforts. The retail giant recently announced they’re ending their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. This is big news, especially for the LGBTQ+ community and organizers of the T

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Jan 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Rapid Pace: Burnt-Out Researchers Share Their Struggles

The AI industry is moving at lightning speed, and researchers are feeling the heat. They're pulled in all directions, trying to keep up with intense competition and the constant pressure to produce. Tech giants like OpenAI and Google are in a fierce race, announcing new tools and models at a dizzyin

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Is NOVA Good for Sustainable Diets? Exploring 15 Years of Research

It's been around 15 years since the introduction of the NOVA food-processing classification. Originally designed to pinpoint ultra-processed foods linked to noncommunicable diseases, NOVA has a broader scope that aligns with sustainable nutrition. But how well does NOVA fit with other indicators of

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Does Monitoring Brain Pressure After Surgery Help?

When you have surgery on your head due to a severe brain injury, doctors might monitor the pressure inside your skull. This is called intracranial pressure monitoring (ICPM). Some experts think this could help lower the risk of death. They believe that starting this monitoring right after surgery mi

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Exercise's Quick Impact on Blood Pressure in Tough Cases

We know that exercise helps people with high blood pressure, but what about those who have tough-to-treat cases? This study looked into how short bursts of moderate and intense exercise affect blood pressure right after exercise and over a whole day. Researchers checked out two types of workout

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Understanding Oxidative Stress and Its Impact on Hypertension

Have you ever heard of oxidative stress? It's like a hidden battle going on inside your body. Researchers have a new way to measure this battle, called the oxidative balance score (OBS). This study looked into how OBS is linked to blood pressure and the risk of death from all causes and heart diseas

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Tracking Blood Pressure at Home: A New Approach?

Did you know that keeping track of your blood pressure at home could be a game-changer for how doctors detect and monitor high blood pressure? It's true! Even though it has some big advantages, this method hasn't been used much in large health surveys yet. Researchers decided to see if people would

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

The Connection Between Muscle Mass and Blood Pressure in Young African Women

You might think that only being overweight can lead to high blood pressure. But hold on, there's more to it! A study of young African women found something surprising. It turns out that the amount of muscle you have can also affect your blood pressure. The study looked at 1, 162 women and found tha

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple Watches May Soon Track Your Blood Pressure

Did you know blood pressure tracking could soon be a thing on Apple Watches? According to a report, both the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Series 11, expected to launch later this year, might include this highly anticipated feature. But wait, there's more! This isn't just about showing your exact bloo

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Spy Cases in Taiwan Surge, China's Influence Growing

In recent years, Taiwan has faced a dramatic increase in suspected espionage by China. The number of people charged with spying for China has risen significantly, tripling from 16 in 2021 to 64 in 2024, according to Taiwan's security bureau. This increase includes both retired and active members of

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