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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu's New Twist: A Dairy Worker's Mild Eye Infection

In the heart of Nevada, a dairy worker recently caught a new type of bird flu. This isn't the same strain that has been causing trouble in U. S. animal herds since the end of last year. The worker's main issue was just some annoying eye redness and irritation. Lucky for him, he didn't need to go to

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

A New Tool for Fighting Alcohol Cravings

Alcohol use disorder remains a major public health challenge in the United States. There are a number of new medications undergoing clinical trials. One promising example is semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic. The drug's success in treating type 2 diabetes has paved the way for its explo

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Feb 11 2025EDUCATION

Texas Careers: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

Texas is hustling to gear up its students for the jobs of tomorrow. With nearly two-thirds of new jobs needing more than a high school diploma in the next five years, the state is in a pickle. Many graduates are missing the key skills needed to fill these roles. The governor, Greg Abbott, h

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Storm Alert: Los Angeles Braces for Floods and Debris

A massive storm is heading towards Los Angeles. The National Weather Service has warned that this storm could bring heavy rain, leading to significant flooding, especially in areas recently affected by fires. The concern is highest for places like the Eaton and Palisades burn areas. Forecasters have

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers Win a Brief Respite from Unclear Buyout Scheme

The Trump administration has been trying to shrink the federal workforce. A federal judge recently stepped in and paused the deadline for federal employees to accept a buyout offer. This offer, dubbed the "Fork in the Road, " was seen as rushed and unclear by many unions, who argued it was causing s

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Boosting Surgery Recovery with an App: A New Way to Prep

Preparing for major surgery can be a real challenge, especially for older folks and those not in the best shape. Imagine trying to run a race but without proper training. You know it will be tough and you might get injured. The same goes for big operations. People often end up with complications and

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Migrating Towards Migraine: The fMRI Headache

Migraines aren't just headaches; they're a complex neurological condition. Researchers have been using fMRI scans to learn more about what's happening in the brain during a migraine. Studies have shown different things. Looming limitations come from the mixed bag of variables and m

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu Mutation Spreads to Dairy Cows

A new strain of bird flu, known for causing severe infections, has spread from wild birds to cows in Nevada. This strain, called D1. 1, is different from the one that first affected cows in Texas last year. D1. 1 is a lot more common in migrating birds and has already caused a few serious human case

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Saffron: A Surprising Ally Against Brain Injuries

TBI can result from vehicle collisions, sports accidents or combat and this injury can cause death. TBI can also affect the bank accounts of those affected and the government. It can be broken down into two major phases: 1. The primary phase: things that occur immediately after the injury or conc

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Why Health Students Help or Hinder Chronic Disease Self-Management

People with long-term health conditions need strong self-care. It’s a big help when medical students encourage them and teach them what to do but we have seen others who do not help yet. Health professionals learn how to do this in medical school. This study tested people training to be nurses and p

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