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Oct 25 2025HEALTH

Keeping Your Brain Healthy: Simple Steps to Lower Parkinson's Risk

Parkinson's disease is becoming more common as people live longer. By 2050, about 25 million people might have this condition. It affects movement, mood, and thinking. While it usually starts after 60, some people get it earlier. Experts say that while we can't prevent Parkinson's, certain lifestyl

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

A Look at Alabama's Controversial Execution Method

Alabama is set to use nitrogen gas to execute a death row inmate, a method that has sparked intense debate. The state's plan to execute Anthony Boyd this way has drawn criticism from the U. S. Supreme Court's liberal justices, who argue that this form of execution is cruel and unusual. They describe

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Fixing Faces: How Adults Can Still Get Jaw Surgery

Most people think jaw surgery is only for teens. But guess what? It's not just for kids. Adults can get it too, even if they have fake teeth or implants. Sometimes, people wait too long to fix their jaw. They might pull teeth, get dentures, or even implants. But these don't fix the real problem. Th

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

How PLANA Helps Babies Grow Better

PLANA is a new way to help babies with cleft lip and palate. It does not use a plate inside the mouth. This makes it different from other treatments. Doctors wanted to see if PLANA helps babies gain weight better. They looked at 19 babies who used PLANA. They also looked at 25 babies who used NAM.

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Senator's Endurance Talk: A Stand Against Power Shifts

In the heart of Washington, Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon took a bold step. He started a long speech to challenge President Trump's plans. This happened during the 22nd day of a government shutdown. Merkley's main goal was clear. He wanted to warn people about what he sees as a dangerous power gr

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Helping New Moms Stay Healthy: A Smartphone App Makes a Difference

New moms often struggle to find the right resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle after childbirth. This is where technology can step in and offer a helping hand. A recent study explored the use of a mobile health app, called Healthy Together, to support postpartum women in their journey towards b

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Oct 22 2025SCIENCE

Celebrating a Century of Frantiek Balt's Legacy in Bird Lice Research

Frantiek Balt, a notable figure in the world of bird lice research, would have turned 100 years old this year. His work, both published and unpublished, has left a lasting impact on the field of ornithology and phthirapterology. Balt was a pioneer in studying chewing lice, a group of tiny insects th

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Stand: Power Plays Over Policing

Chicago is in the spotlight, but not for the usual reasons. The city is facing a surge in federal activity that many see as a power play, not a crime-fighting mission. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been making bold moves, like nighttime raids and aggressive arrests. These act

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Oct 20 2025SCIENCE

Hearing Tests That Can't Be Fooled

Hearing tests that don't rely on a person's responses are super important. They give clear, unbiased results. These tests are crucial for accurate diagnoses and legal cases. They can't be faked or influenced by the person being tested. There are different types of these tests. One checks how well s

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Oct 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sick Chickens, Bigger Carbon Footprint: How Diseases Affect Poultry Farming

Broiler chickens getting sick from pathogens like Eimeria and E. coli can really mess up their growth and make farming them worse for the environment. When chickens get these infections, they grow slower and need more food, which means they produce more carbon dioxide. This is bad news for both the

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