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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Fentanyl in Blood: Trends and Redistribution in Harris and Orange Counties

Since the opioid crisis was announced in 2017, the number of fentanyl-related deaths and the need to understand postmortem blood tests have grown. One crucial factor in interpreting these cases is postmortem redistribution, where drugs move within the body after death. Previous studies on fentanyl r

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Counting Deaths Differently: Brazil's New Method for Understanding Violence

Violence is a major concern in Brazil, but understanding the true extent of it has been tough. The Brazilian Mortality Information System (SIM) is a key source of data, but it's not always perfect. Researchers have been working on a new way to make sense of this information. They call it the GBD-Bra

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Mental Health Trends in Denmark: A Generational Shift

Have you ever wondered how mental health trends change over time? In Denmark, researchers have noticed something interesting. The number of people experiencing mental disorders has been rising in recent years. But why is this happening? Unfortunately, no one has a clear answer yet. Most studies don'

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Epilepsy Treatments: A Nationwide Look at Laser and Nerve Stimulation

Let's take a look at how two different treatments for epilepsy have been used across the United States. We're talking about Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and Vagus Nerve stimulation (VNS). Both are used to help people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medicine. First, it's important

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Magic vs. Muscles: How Wicked Outshone Gladiator II

Over the last weekend, the musical Wicked shocked everyone by outperforming the action movie Gladiator II at the box office. Wicked raked in $114 million, while Gladiator II earned $55. 5 million. This was a big deal because Gladiator II is a sequel to a popular movie, and it cost a lot to make. Des

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

The Shifting Role of Media in a Polarized World

Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Why Are People Leaving Blue States?

In recent times, some blue state governors have been very vocal about their opposition to certain policies, even forming groups to resist them. California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts have been at the forefront of this movement. But there's a catch. People are leaving these sta

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

90s Gadgets: Cool, Weird, and Unforgettable

The 1990s was a unique era for tech and marketing. Companies were experimenting with new gadgets, trying to replace old ones before they had reliable alternatives. This period brought us some amazing devices and campaigns, but also some quirky ones. Millennials who grew up in the 80s and 90s have a

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Why the Embraer Phenom 300 Is a Game-Changer in Business Jets

The Embraer Phenom 300 has taken the business jet world by storm. With almost 800 jets delivered, it's been the best-selling business jet for over a decade. Introduced in 2009, this light business jet has been updated with the Phenom 300E, which was certified in 2020. Unlike its predecessor, the Phe

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Global Magic of Wicked: A Box Office Hit

Universal's "Wicked" is casting a spell worldwide, projected to rake in around $165 million in its opening weekend. The majority of this comes from North America, with an estimated $117 million, while the international box office contributes about $48 million. This debut makes "Wicked" the biggest o

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