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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

Pain Pathways in Diabetes: A New Target for Relief

Diabetes is a complex condition that often brings along unwanted guests, like pain. This pain can be tough to manage because it's not just about what's happening in the body, but also in the brain. One key player in this brain-body connection is the acid-sensing ion channel 1a, or ASIC1a. This tiny

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Mar 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Artistic Aspirations: The Da Vinci Eye Journey

Art is a skill that many people wish they had, but few possess. It takes years of dedication to master. However, in today's world, technology is changing the game. One person who saw this opportunity was Samuel Gherman. He wanted to make art more accessible to everyone. So, he created Da Vinci Eye.

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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

City Chaos and Young Brains: A Hidden Connection

The hustle and bustle of city life might be doing more than just causing stress. Traffic, with its constant noise and polluted air, could be changing the brains of young people. This isn't just about short-term effects. It's about long-lasting changes that happen over time. Young people growing up

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Mar 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fungal Haze: How Wastewater Affects Our Waterways

In the Rio Grande river basin of New Mexico, treated wastewater plays a significant role in shaping the fungal populations in irrigation canals. This isn't just about water reuse. It's about understanding how these fungal communities can affect human health. There are two main ways this happens: t

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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

Robots vs Humans: The Gallbladder Surgery Dilemma

Robotic surgery is often seen as the future of medical procedures. It is often assumed that robots are better than humans. But is this always the case? Let us consider gallbladder surgery. This is a common procedure. It is usually done using a technique called laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In

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Mar 25 2025POLITICS

Fighting for Venezuelan Rights in the U. S.

A big court battle is happening in San Francisco. Lawyers are fighting for Venezuelan immigrants. They want a judge to stop a plan that could kick out nearly 350, 000 people. These people are in the U. S. legally. They have something called Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This status lets people f

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Mar 25 2025BUSINESS

United Credit Cards: What's Changing and Why It Matters

The United Airlines credit cards, managed by Chase, are getting a significant makeover. This overhaul includes a mix of new benefits and increased annual fees. The changes are designed to offer more value, but whether they do depends on how you use the cards. The updates kick in right away for new

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Mar 25 2025POLITICS

Activist Faces Deportation Over Alleged Green Card Lies

Mahmoud Khalil is in hot water. The government says he lied on his green card application. They claim he didn't tell the whole truth about his jobs. Khalil worked for the Syria Office at the British Embassy in Beirut. He also worked for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refuge

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Mar 25 2025CRIME

A Former Champion's Downfall

A former UFC heavyweight champion is going to prison. Cain Velasquez, 42, was sentenced to five years after a lengthy legal battle. The court case finally wrapped up in San Jose, California. Velasquez was involved in a high-speed car chase in 2022. He shot at a vehicle carrying three people, includi

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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Workers and Substance Use: A Hidden Challenge in Kenya

Substance use among healthcare workers is a growing issue. This isn't just about alcohol or tobacco. It includes marijuana, benzodiazepines, and more. The exact scale of the problem is still unclear. However, recent studies indicate that 10% to 15% of healthcare professionals misuse drugs at some po

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