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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Screens in Bed: Are They Messing With Your Sleep?

Students are spending a lot of time on their screens in bed. This might be a bad idea. A recent study found that more screen time in bed could lead to worse sleep. The study looked at over 45, 000 students in Norway. They found that each extra hour of screen time increased the risk of insomnia by 63

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Alzheimer's: The Power of a Simple Blood Test

Alzheimer’s disease is a complex condition that has long been challenging to diagnose and track. However, a groundbreaking development in medical science offers new hope. Researchers have found a way to detect and monitor Alzheimer’s using a straightforward blood test. This innovation could transfor

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Tragedy Strikes During Military Training in Lithuania

A grim discovery marked the end of an intense search operation in Lithuania. The body of the fourth U. S. soldier, who vanished during a training drill last week, was found. This soldier was the last of four to be located, following the recovery of three others the day before. The incident occurred

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Digital Heroes: The Tech Boost for Mental Health

It is a known fact that military personnel, public safety personnel, and veterans often struggle with mental health issues. This is due to the nature of their jobs and the experiences they go through. Accessing mental health services can be a challenge for them. There is a growing need for conven

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Drug Deaths: The Hidden Impact of Race and Gender

Drug-related deaths are a big issue. Yet, many studies overlook how race and gender intersect to affect these deaths. This is a big problem. It's like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. Researchers often focus on one factor at a time. But people's lives are more complex than that. Race an

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Frontline Workers and Vaccine Hesitancy in the Heartland

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone. Vaccines have been a big part of the fight against the virus. But, getting people to take the vaccine has been a challenge. This is especially true for those working on the frontlines in the Midwest. These are the folks who have been putt

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Women's Heart Health: The Different Worlds of Younger and Older SCAD Survivors

Heart issues aren't just for the elderly. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a condition that often hits women hard, and it doesn't discriminate based on age. It's crucial to understand how age affects the recovery process for these women. A recent study dug into the experiences of wom

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

How Smartphones Track Your Daily Movement

Tracking physical activity has become a hot topic. Wearable sensors are popular for this, but they come with issues. They can be pricey, miss out on important details, and aren't always practical for everyone. This is where smartphones step in. They offer a handy way to measure physical activity wit

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Apr 01 2025SPORTS

The Patriots' Fresh Start: A Look at Their New Strategy

The Patriots have been busy this offseason, and their top brass had a lot to say about it. Mike Vrabel, the head coach, and Eliot Wolf, the executive vice president of player personnel, both sat down with a radio host to discuss their plans for the upcoming season and the NFL Draft. The Patriots ha

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Hurdles in Robotic Spine Surgery

Robotic spine surgery has been gaining traction in recent years. But here is the thing: while there has been plenty of talk about how it stacks up against traditional methods, not much has been said about the potential problems that can pop up when using robots in these surgeries. A recent effort ai

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