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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Meditation's Dark Side: When Peace Turns to Panic

Imagine sitting quietly, eyes closed, focusing on your breath. Meditation, an ancient practice embraced by countless cultures, promises a world of calm and healing. But what if it doesn’t? Could this peaceful act suddenly turn into a storm? For seven individuals, what started as a journey towards in

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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Virginia Roads: Winter Weather Ahead, Stay Home!

If you're planning to drive in Virginia this weekend, think again! The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is warning drivers about some serious winter weather heading our way. They're saying it could be pretty dangerous, especially from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Snow is expe

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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Florida Braces for Freezing Temperatures: A Surprising Weather Shift

A chilly surprise is headed to Florida, with the National Weather Service warning that a cold front from the northwest is about to bring freezing temperatures. This isn't your typical Florida weather, so it's important to pay attention. The cold air is expected to hit northern Florida the hardest, w

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Storm Grounds Chiefs, Team Stuck in Denver

After a tough loss to the Denver Broncos, the Kansas City Chiefs are dealing with more than just a defeat. Bad weather has trapped them in Denver! The Chiefs' owner's wife, Tavia Hunt, shared the news on Instagram. She said the team won't be able to fly back to Kansas City due to heavy snow and ice.

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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Winter Chill: What to Expect in North Texas This Week

Get ready, North Texas! A cold snap is on its way, bringing freezing temperatures and maybe even some wintry mix. The National Weather Service says an Arctic air mass is heading our way overnight on Monday. This means we'll be feeling the cold for most of the week. Expect highs in the 30s and 40s wi

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Boosting Romania's Health Workers: A Closer Look

Romania's health system is getting a much-needed boost, and it's all thanks to the dedication of its health workforce. But what's really driving this change? Let's dive in. Imagine a country where healthcare professionals are leading the way, setting an example for others to follow. That's exactly

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

IV Therapy Gone Wrong: What Puts Kids at Risk?

Have you ever wondered what happens when medicine meant for a kid's veins leaks into surrounding tissues? This is called extravasation, a common injury in children's hospitals. It can cause harm and lengthen hospital stays. So, what puts kids at risk? A study in Iran tried to find out. Over a year,

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Heat Therapy for Older Adults: A New Way to Combat Leg Pain

Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be rough. It causes serious leg pain, makes walking tough, and lowers quality of life. Sadly, there aren’t many treatments that really help. Some research shows that heat therapy (HT) could make things better for heart health and physical abilities

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Jan 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Baton Rouge's Hottest Years: A Close Race Between 2023 and 2024

2024 and 2023 have been neck and neck in the race for Baton Rouge's hottest year ever, tying at an average temperature of 72. 5°F. This record goes back to 1893, making it a pretty big deal. While 2024 didn't see as many scorching days as 2023, with only 6 days reaching triple-digit heat compared to

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

The Power of AtbZIP69: Enhancing Wheat's Stress Tolerance

Scientists have turned to a tiny gene, AtbZIP69, to create tougher wheat plants. By inserting this gene into a specific wheat variety, they’ve made these plants much better at handling low nitrogen and drought conditions. When faced with stress, these genetically altered wheat plants showed increase

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