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May 31 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and their viral laughs in May 2026

Social media in May 2026 proved that celebrities aren’t just about red carpets and interviews—they’re also unexpectedly funny. From quick-witted quips to unfiltered reactions, stars proved that their online presence can be as entertaining as their professional work. Some posts were accidental laughs

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Checking if Medical Data is Good Enough for Research

Medical records are being used more and more in research and AI. But before we can trust them, we need to ask: are these records actually useful? Most people think of data quality like a test score—90% is better than 70%. But in medicine, it’s not that simple. Records might look fine at first glanc

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May 21 2026HEALTH

Teen Food Choices and Who Tells Them

Social media is full of food ads that aren’t healthy. Teenagers see a lot of these posts every day, and the more they watch them, the more likely they are to like or eat junk food. Researchers asked 1, 002 teens how often they saw food messages from different people: friends, popular online pe

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May 17 2026CRIME

Security Camera Footage Shows TV Star in Car Tracking Trouble

Security cameras caught a star from a well-known street racing show sneaking around a parked car in the middle of the night. The person, dressed in dark clothes and a hood, appears to be attaching a small tracking device underneath the vehicle. This happened in Bath, New York, on May 12, according t

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making Medical Devices Better, Faster, and Safer

Medical device companies often struggle to meet strict rules while still getting products out quickly. ISO 13485 is a standard that ensures quality and safety in medical devices, but following it can slow things down. Some firms try to cut corners, risking mistakes. Others get stuck in paperwork, de

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Do social media fitness posts really help or hurt?

Social media feeds are full of images showing toned bodies and perfect gym routines. These posts claim to motivate people to eat better and stay active. But research suggests they might do the opposite for many users. A review of over 26 studies found these "fitspiration" posts often lead to unheal

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May 03 2026OPINION

Unexpected lessons from two spiritual giants

Journalists often expect celebrities to act like they're too important for small talk. So when the Dalai Lama stepped away from a 1994 news conference at Berea College, he did the opposite—making time for each reporter who had just spent minutes documenting his every word. His quiet gratitude stood

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

How AI Could Change the Future of Medical Research

Medical research has long faced a major challenge: diseases often remain a mystery because human cells are too complex to fully understand. For generations, scientists have simplified their work by studying small pieces of cells in controlled lab settings. This approach has given us useful knowledge

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Apr 25 2026EDUCATION

Guest editors in science journals: a growing concern for research quality

Journals often rely on guest editors to organize special issues, but this practice has raised serious questions about research reliability. A recent case saw a journal pull nearly all papers from a cancer immunotherapy issue after finding major flaws in peer review. While these issues gained attenti

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Hidden Struggles in Medical Schools: What Brazilian Students Face

Medical students in Brazil often face silent battles that don’t show up in grades. While the focus is usually on exams and long hours, a new look into their mental health reveals how common serious thoughts about self-harm really are. Researchers studied over a thousand students from different backg

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