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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Growing Up with Brittle Bones: How Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patients Transition to Adult Care

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), often called "brittle bone disease, " is a rare genetic condition that makes bones very fragile. It's caused by a problem with a type of collagen, which affects different tissues in the body. Because OI impacts many body systems, people with it need care from many docto

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Nov 13 2024EDUCATION

Florida Schools Censor Classic Books

Have you ever tried to borrow a book that's not there? That's what's happening in some Florida schools. Classic books like Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" and Judy Blume's "Forever" are vanishing from libraries. This isn't by accident; it's because of new laws that let parents challenge these books

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Nov 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Phones Get Real-Time Scam and Threat Protection Updates

Google has started rolling out a cool new feature called Scam Detection for Pixel phones. This neat trick listens to phone calls and keeps an eye out for common patterns used by scammers. When it spots something fishy, it gives you a heads-up with a warning and a handy "End call" button. On the Pixe

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Perils of Smog: Punjab's Health Crisis and School Shutdown

In Pakistan's Punjab province, a distressing cloud of smog has taken a serious toll on health. Over the past month, nearly 1. 8 million people have sought medical help due to respiratory issues and eye irritation. This alarming figure was revealed by local health officials, prompting schools across

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Kraft Heinz Pulls School Lunchables Due to Low Demand

Kraft Heinz, the company known for products like Capri Sun and Oscar Meyer, has stopped selling their school-designed Lunchables meals. These meals were introduced at the start of the 2023-2024 school year and were supposed to be healthier with more protein and less fat and sodium. However, nutritio

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Nov 13 2024CRIME

Former Airman Sentenced to 15 Years for Leaking Military Secrets

Jack Teixeira, a former member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sharing classified information online. The sentence was handed down by Judge Indira Talwani in the U. S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Tuesday. Teixeira pleaded

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Boosting Nutrition: How Supplements Affect Cancer Patients

Doctors often recommend oral nutritional supplements, or ONS, for cancer patients, especially those with gastrointestinal cancers. But how do these supplements really help? A recent study decided to find out. They focused on how well patients followed their supplement schedules and what types of sup

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Chris Wallace's New Adventure: Exploring Media's Independent Frontier

Chris Wallace, a veteran broadcast journalist at the age of 77, is saying goodbye to CNN after three years. He's excited to explore the shifting media landscape, where independent podcasts and streams are gaining momentum. Wallace, son of CBS legend Mike Wallace, has a long history in broadcast news

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Nov 13 2024SPORTS

Wallace Football's Journey: Lessons from a Playoff Loss

Wallace Miners' football season came to an end with a loss to the top-ranked Carey Panthers in the playoffs. The final score was 86-8, but Coach Jared Young saw many positives. The Miners had their best season in years, winning 8 out of 10 games and even securing a North Star League title. "We had

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

A Scientist's Journey to Better Scalps

Dr. James Kilgour had a tough time with his scalp. He dealt with rosacea, which left his skin dry and itchy. So, he set out to find a solution. He tried lots of products from stores, but none really worked. That’s when he decided to solve the problem himself. Kilgour studied medicine and later

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