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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Staying on Track: Mobile Health and Antiretroviral Therapy

These days, mobile health or mHealth technologies are super popular. But guess what? We don't know much about how these apps and tools help people with HIV who also deal with substance use disorders. The big question is: Which mHealth system features can really make a difference in keeping these fol

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

Car Brands in Pakistan: What Makes Customers Stick?

Ever wondered what makes people stick to their favorite car brands in Pakistan? A recent study took a close look at this, focusing on the luxury and safety car market. The big names here are Toyota Indus, Honda, and Suzuki. The main question was: how does customer satisfaction influence their loyalt

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Asthma's Ever-Changing Path: What You Need to Know

Asthma is a tricky condition, always keeping doctors and patients on their toes. Unlike some diseases that stay the same, asthma loves to surprise us with its ups and downs. One day, symptoms might be mild, and the next, they could flare up without warning. This is why staying informed and paying at

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A New Hope for Severe Depression

Imagine a life changed by a small device. Nick Fournie, now 62, knows this well. His depression journey started 40 years ago, turning his life upside down. Medications caused more harm than good. Then, a nurse suggested vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). This treatment uses electric pulses to stimulate

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Warehouse Workers Strike: A Push for Contract Talks with Amazon

It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming Rice Waste into Stronger Soil

Imagine turning something as mundane as rice husk ash into something incredibly useful! Scientists have figured out a way to mix rice husk ash with polypropylene fibers and a special alkaline solution to create soil that can withstand more pressure and protect against erosion much better than regula

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Iron-Stealing Molecules: A New Weapon Against Superbugs

The world is facing a big problem: bacteria are becoming resistant to our usual medicines. Scientists are searching for new ways to fight these tough bugs. One interesting idea comes from the bacteria themselves. Some types of bacteria make special molecules called pyoverdines. These molecules can s

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

The Political Mix at The Dallas Morning News

Have you ever wondered about the political leanings of the journalists who bring you the news every day? A reader recently asked The Dallas Morning News if they could share more about their staff's political affiliations. This isn't the first time they've gotten this question. In fact, it comes up q

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Why Big Tech is Making Nice with Trump

Big Tech leaders are cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump. They're hoping to gain favor with him before he takes office in January. Why? They're pouring millions into his inauguration fund. This is a huge increase from past contributions to incoming presidents. What do they want? Easier AI dev

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Drug Use in Lockdown: Lagos Stories

Imagine having to deal with drug addiction during a global pandemic. That's what people in Lagos, Nigeria, faced during the COVID-19 lockdown. This study dived into their experiences, focusing on how their drug use changed. It's a glimpse into a tough situation that's not often talked about. The lo

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