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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Filipino Teens: Screens, Sitting, and Staying Active

Filipino teenagers are spending a lot of time sitting down. This is a big deal because it can lead to health problems. Many of them are not moving enough. They are not getting the exercise they need. This is partly because they are using digital devices a lot. Using screens too much can be bad for

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Jul 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Te Nanofilm Transistors: A Leap Towards Efficient Computing

Technology is always evolving, and now, there's a new player in the game: tellurene nanofilm transistors. These tiny powerhouses are designed to handle more than just the usual 0s and 1s. They can manage a third state, making them super useful for complex computing tasks. The secret lies in their u

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Physiotherapists and Virtual Reality: A New Way to Treat Pain?

Physiotherapists in the UK are exploring new ways to help people with muscle and bone pain. One of these new methods is virtual reality (VR). A small study asked physiotherapists about their thoughts on using VR for treatment. Most of the physiotherapists surveyed had little knowledge about VR. Man

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Jul 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Menstrual Discrimination in Nepal: A Hidden Barrier to Climate and Gender Justice

Nepal is making strides in talking about how climate change and sexual health rights are connected. But there's a big issue that's often overlooked: menstrual discrimination. This unfair treatment is tied to power struggles and old-fashioned gender roles. It's a roadblock for fair climate and health

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

How Tracking Prescriptions Can Help Prevent Domestic Violence

The opioid crisis is not just about those who use these drugs. It also affects families and communities. One way to fight this problem is by tracking prescriptions more strictly. This can help reduce domestic violence, especially against women. Strict rules on tracking prescriptions have been put i

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Jul 01 2025CRIME

Justice Delayed: A 92-Year-Old Man Found Guilty in a 58-Year-Old Crime

A 92-year-old man, Ryland Headley, was recently found guilty of a brutal crime committed back in 1967. He was convicted of raping and murdering 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in her own home in southwestern England. This case is notable for being one of the oldest cold cases ever solved in the U. K. The

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Olivia Munn's Journey with Trichotillomania: A Hidden Struggle

Olivia Munn, a well-known actress, has recently opened up about a lesser-known condition called trichotillomania. This condition causes people to pull out their hair from different parts of their body. She talked about her experience on the "Armchair Expert" podcast, describing the strange sensation

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Jun 30 2025SCIENCE

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket: A New Journey to Mars

Blue Origin is getting closer to sending its New Glenn rocket on its second trip to space. This time, the rocket might be heading to Mars. The company has already tested the second stage of the rocket in April. Right now, the first stage is being prepped at their Florida base. The second launch was

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Jun 30 2025SCIENCE

Pregnancy and the Brain: A Scientist's Self-Experiment

A researcher decided to scan her own brain 26 times to learn more about how pregnancy affects the brain. This is something that hasn't been studied much before. The researcher, who studies learning and memory, had her brain scanned before, during, and after her pregnancy. She wanted to see if there

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Jun 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Spotify's Discover Weekly Gets a Makeover After a Decade

After a decade, Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist is getting a fresh look. This feature, which suggests new music every Monday, is now more customizable for Premium users. With new controls at the top, users can steer their recommendations toward specific genres. So, if someone usually listens to c

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