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Feb 05 2025WEATHER

Snow 'n' freeze: Metro Detroit's coming wintery mix

Across Southeast Michigan, folks will be watching temperatures drop starting this week! Let's break it down. A few hours ago Tuesday night, shirts and shorts weren't enough anymore. Coldness came moving in, tipping scales to low teens, Upper teens in Dearborn and similar Metro Detroit area

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Feb 05 2025WEATHER

Dallas Sirens: What to do When You Hear Them Outside

Heading into Dallas during a sunny afternoon. Suddenly, you hear an uncanny wailing sound. Is it dangerous outside. Minneapolis is equipped with an outdoor warning system. This system is put into action stern weather events to keep people indoors. Generally, it's not clear to novices about the

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Vaccine Safety Promises Seal the Deal for Senate Vote

The Senate was buzzing with a surprising vote. Senator Bill Cassidy had to make a tough call. He was not sure if the new nominee for the health department was ready for the job. But here's what happened. Cassidy had to vote on Robert F Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for a top health role. After

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Feb 04 2025WEATHER

Warm Up Your Tires: Snow's Coming to Minnesota

A new round of wintry weather is set to hit Minnesota on Wednesday. The National Weather Service predicts that areas north of I-94 might see a good 2 inches of snow or more. This storm could make roads slippery all over the area, thanks to a mix of precipitation. Snow lovers might be excited, but d

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Feb 03 2025HEALTH

What's in Your Breastmilk? Understanding Drug Secretion

Imagine this: a nursing mother takes medication for an infection. She's hoping to get better, but does this drug have a role in her breastmilk? Is it safe for the baby? Picture breastmilk as a superhighway. It moves nutrients and medicines. If a mom takes medicine, transporters in the breas

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Elevating Workplace Mental Health

Workplace mental health is a big deal. Everyone knows that work can be stressful. It can take a toll on our minds. But what if there was a way to make workplaces better for our minds? It's not just about having a good job. It's about feeling good and healthy while doing it. Lots of people think abo

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Hair Loss Insights: Why Real-Life Data Matters

Alopecia areata is a common skin condition. It makes hair fall out in patches. Some people lose all the hair on their head. Others lose hair everywhere on their body. This can be very upsetting. No one knows what causes it. But, scientists are trying to find out. They are using a special tool called

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Hospital Safety: The Power of Talking and Reporting

Hospitals are always working to keep patients safe. Two main ways they do this are through team talks, known as Routine Clinical Debriefings (RCDs), and detailed reports, called Incident Reports (IRs). RCDs are casual discussions where medical staff chat about their shift. They talk about w

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Plasma Power Protects Your Food

Lots of people worry about eating healthy and avoiding nasty chemicals. Unfortunately, food carrying the nasty chemicals known to cause cancer and weaken your immune and respiratory system. These harmful substances are super tiny, found in food and are known as toxins like aflatoxins. At first, the

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Crash Conspiracy

The crash near Washington's airport in January 2017 sent shockwaves through the aviation world. "Was Trump to blame? " some asked, pointing to his recent policy shake-ups. "Did he cause the crash? " Many online users were quick to blame Trump's fresh policies for the tragedy. Firstly, those in cha

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