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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

How Family Help and Prayer Boost Heart Disease Recovery

Did you know that almost two-thirds of deaths from heart diseases worldwide are linked to things we do or don’t do, like smoking, drinking too much, eating poorly, or not being active enough? In Africa, these diseases are on the rise because people don’t know enough about them or have wrong ideas. I

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

How Well Do New Critical Care Doctors Remember Their Physiology?

You might think that doctors who've just started their training in critical care would be experts in understanding how the lungs work. After all, they've been learning about it for years, right? Well, not so fast. A study found that when they were tested on this knowledge, recent medical school grad

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

HIV and Sugar Metabolism: What's the Deal in China?

You might be wondering, what's the link between HIV and how our bodies handle sugar? A recent study in China aimed to clear up some confusion. This wasn't just any study; it involved multiple healthcare centers and compared HIV-positive folks on antiviral therapy with healthy people. The big questio

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Jan 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Movie Row: What's the Truth?

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are at odds over what really happened on the set of their movie, "It Ends With Us. " Lively has filed a lawsuit claiming Baldoni, who directed and starred in the film, sexually harassed her. She says he improvised a kissing scene without her consent. Baldoni's team re

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Coach Hurley's Sideline Standoff

UConn's basketball coach, Dan Hurley, is known for his intense sideline behavior, and he took things to a new level during a recent game against Butler. With less than three minutes left in the first half, a defensive rebound turned into a turnover for the Huskies. Frustrated, Hurley confronted refe

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Gaza: Rebuilding After Devastation

Imagine waking up to a world that's no longer yours. That's what happened to Hussein Barakat and thousands of other Palestinians in Gaza. After more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hamas, the tiny coastal enclave looks like a war zone. Buildings are reduced to rubble, and homes are flatte

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

AI Boom: Trump's $500 Billion Bet on Future Tech

President Donald Trump is set to announce a massive investment in artificial intelligence (AI), worth up to $500 billion. This project, called Stargate, is a partnership between tech giants OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. The goal? To build the infrastructure needed for AI development, starting in Tex

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Diabetes: How a Simple Test Predicts T2DM in Asians

Imagine you're in a doctor's office, and instead of waiting two hours for a blood test, you only need to wait one hour. Sounds simpler, right? That's the idea behind the 1-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). This test measures how well your body handles sugar after a drink packed with glucose.

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

A Chinese Rocket's 75km Leap: Testing Future Space Tech

China took a big leap recently with a rocket test. This rocket, known as Longxing-2, aimed to reach high altitude and then land back safely. No surprises there, but what's interesting is that China hasn't shared the result yet. It's been over a day since the test, and we're still waiting for news.

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

McDonald's Ukraine: The Oldest Branch Will Rise Again

In the heart of Kyiv, the oldest McDonald's in Ukraine was hit by a Russian missile. The fast-food giant says they'll rebuild. This isn't just about a restaurant. It's about how war affects everyday life. Russia has been targeting cities and infrastructure for years. Now, with a new U. S. president,

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