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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

How Social Media Can Help Fight Lifestyle Diseases

With noncommunicable diseases on the rise and social media becoming more powerful, healthcare pros are using platforms like Instagram and Facebook to share health tips. The goal? To reduce risks like smoking and unhealthy eating. But what makes a post engaging? That's what experts are trying to figu

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Why LeBron James is Taking a Break from Social Media

LeBron James, a basketball legend who's been playing since before social media even existed, has decided to take a break from it. On March 21, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying he's stepping away for a while. Fans are wondering why, and now we have some answers. LeBron said that if social m

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Native Teens Break Down Mental Health Taboos

In the heart of California, a group of Native American teens from San Bernardino gathered to discuss a topic that's often swept under the rug: mental health. This event, titled "No Big Deal, " aimed to normalize seeking help when life gets tough. Mateo Moctezuma Ortega, a representative from the Sie

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Me/CFS: A New Online Learning Adventure for Kids, Teens, and Their World

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a tricky condition that can make life tough for kids and teens. It affects their daily lives in a big way, and there's no clear treatment. One thing that's been missing is good education for these young patients and the people around the

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Nov 21 2024CRYPTO

The Shady Side of Cryptocurrency: Should You Really Invest?

Cryptocurrency has become a big deal lately, especially with a president who's all for it. But before you decide to invest, it's important to know the dark side of this digital money. First off, creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin uses tons of energy. This isn't great for the environment and add

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

Guessing What Others Will Do: Our Brain's Clever Trick

Ever pondered how we can predict what others might do? Well, it turns out our brains aren't just good at making one guess. Nope, they create multiple possibilities and then rank them based on how likely they seem. This helps us deal with uncertain situations. Picture this: you're playing a game, and

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Nov 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Cruises: Navigating the Environmental, Economic, and Social Waves

When you think of cruises, who wouldn't imagine a fun-filled getaway? But, let's not ignore the other side of the coin. As cruises become more popular, their impacts on the environment, economy, and society are becoming a bigger deal. To understand these impacts better, experts dived into the issue.

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Happy Factors: A Mix of Nature and Nurture

Ever wondered what makes some people happier than others? It’s not just about how we are born or where we grow up. Scientists are diving deeper to figure out how relationships, loneliness, and trust add up to happiness, and if our genes or surroundings have a say in it. Interestingly, many studies m

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Nov 20 2024CRIME

Children Breaking Laws: A Mental Health Peek

have you ever wondered why some kids might do things that are against the law? This issue is gaining attention worldwide, especially when it comes to kids aged 12 to 18. Let's look into the mental health and psychosocial aspects of these so-called 'Children in Conflict with Law' (CICL) in India. It'

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

The Impact of Spanish Social Media on Latinos' Belief in Political Falsehoods

Political misinformation is everywhere on social media in the US, but it's a bigger issue for Latinos who use Spanish-language platforms. Studies show Latinos depend more on these platforms for news compared to non-Hispanic whites. The fact-checking tools for Spanish are not as strong, and social me

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