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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Working on the Frontlines: The Struggle of Substance Use Staff in Scotland

When you think about substance use services, you might not immediately consider the professionals working there. But these folks are fighting the good fight, and it's not great. We all know substance use is a huge problem, especially with rising death rates. We need a solid plan, and workers on the

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The All-Nighter: Why Democrats Kept Their Chairs Warm.

Democrats decided to have a bit of a sleepover on the Senate floor. They weren't playing games, or telling ghost stories. They were there deliberately to protest a nomination. A dude named Russell Vought. He's up for the Office of Management and Budget. Not exactly a fun title, but it basic

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Unmasking AMR in Brazil: A Closer look

Brazil has a serious problem that's not usually in the spotlight. The issue of antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is causing huge problems in healthcare, not just for Brazil, but for the entire region of Latin America. The problem gets really acute when we tackled it on the local level. Brazil's vast

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Democrats' Abortion Stance: A Divided Party?

The Democratic Party has shifted dramatically over the years, especially regarding abortion. Once, both Democrats and Republicans advocated for protections for unborn children and mothers. Now, the situation is very different. In 1976, the Hyde Amendment, which restricted federal funding for abortio

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

How Do We Know If Mental Health Care Is Getting Better?

Imagine trying to figure out if mental health care is improving without knowing how many people are actually getting the help they need. It's like trying to navigate a dark room without a flashlight. That's why it's crucial to have a clear picture of how many people with mental health issues are rec

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Navigating Pregnancy Meds: The Playbook for Doctors

Deciding on medication during pregnancy is a tough call for doctors. Safe choices depend on accurate information; that is where doctors often face challenges. It involves tests to observe specific medications on pregnant mothers along with the babies inside them. The details uncovered from thes

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Feb 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

What You Need to Know About Wi-Fi and Routers Today

ever felt overwhelmed by router technology when setting up your home internet? The market is full of confusing terms and speed claims. But Wi-Fi has come a long way from its beginnings in 1997 when the IEEE first developed it. wi-Fi wasn't always this complicated to understand. There are

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Wildfire Smoke: Can Policy and Bigger Pics Help?

Wildfires have been raging across the United States and Canada, spewing smoke. This smoke has made air quality worse in some regions of the U. S. , particularly in the west. The Environmental Protection Agency has an 'Exceptional Events' rule, which allows states to ignore pollution monito

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

The Surprising Impact of Industrialization on Chinese Gut Health

Industrialization is changing how people live in both eastern and western regions of China. This shift has sparked curiosity among researchers about how it affects the gut microbiome and resistome. Imagine the gut microbiome as a tiny ecosystem living inside us. Each person has a unique mix

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Nurses and the Digital Dilemma

Nurses are on the front lines of healthcare, and today, that includes the digital world. They're seen as trustworthy sources of health info. Sharing stuff online can be a minefield. People might act on wrong information. This can cause problems. We live in a world where technolog

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