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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

Women’s Health Study Links Reproductive Years to Later-Life Depression Risk

Researchers digging into U. S. health surveys from 2005 to 2018 asked whether the total number of years a woman’s body naturally supports pregnancy might shape her mental health decades later. The study zeroed in on postmenopausal women, a group already at higher risk for depression, to see if their

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Apr 04 2026HEALTH

Can city air lead to nerve damage? New research takes a closer look

Big cities often promise excitement, but they also bring dirty air. Now a large study in the UK is asking if breathing that air for years might harm the nerves in our bodies. Scientists tracked thousands of adults over time to see whether heavy exposure to tiny floating particles and gases from traf

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Apr 04 2026SCIENCE

Turning olive waste into treasure with smart science

Every year, olive oil factories leave behind piles of leftover plant material that many see as trash. But inside those dry leaves, sticky pomace, and murky wastewater hides a hidden goldmine of molecules that fight damage in our bodies. Instead of letting these by-products rot or pollute soil, resea

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Big Changes Coming for Medical Research Funding

The government wants to take $5 billion from medical research next year. That money helps scientists study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Now, they're asking for $41 billion instead of the $46 billion they get now. Some research centers might close completely under this plan. Five important

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Big names in sports and music rooting for South Carolina basketball

South Carolina’s women’s basketball team isn’t just drawing crowds to the arena—they’re bringing in famous faces too. Players and coaches aren’t the only ones cheering from courtside; sometimes, well-known figures from sports and entertainment are spotted in the stands. The team, coached by Dawn Sta

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Ginseng Compounds Show Promise in Spinal Cord Healing

Studies of animals and cells reveal that ginsenosides, the active ingredients in ginseng, can protect nerves after a spinal cord injury. Researchers searched many scientific databases and found 22 studies that met strict criteria. The research covered both living animals and lab-grown cells, giving

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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

Students Push Back: Professors Lag Behind in AI Use

The story starts with a Cal Poly student named Parker Jones. He asked more than fifty classmates how they use AI tools like ChatGPT. The answer was clear: students are moving fast, while teachers seem slow. Most students use AI for everyday help. They ask questions after lectures, organize homework

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Energy Upgrade Loans for Local Businesses and Nonprofits

The Lorain Port and Finance Authority is promoting a new financing plan that lets property owners in the county pay for energy‑saving improvements. The program, called PACE, is open to developers, business owners, nonprofits and local governments who want to update or add new heating, cooling, roofi

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Correction Notice on a Study About Lung Cancer Drug Costs

The Italian research team has released an update to their earlier work that examined how affordable the drug osimertinib is for patients with a specific type of lung cancer. The original paper, published in the December 2025 issue of ESMO Real World Data and Digital Oncology, used real‑world patient

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Apr 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Moscow’s Payment Glitch Turns Metro Turns into Free‑Ride Zone

A glitch in Moscow’s payment network caused shoppers, commuters and zoo visitors to face unexpected cash‑only rules. The problem surfaced on Friday, when the city’s metro turnstiles began allowing people to board without a ticket. Some stores and gas stations also stopped accepting card paymen

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