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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Monitoring Blood Sugar in Adults with Short Bowel Syndrome on Home IV Nutrition

Adults with short bowel syndrome often rely on home parenteral nutrition (HPN) for nourishment. One common issue they face is abnormal blood sugar levels, also known as dysglycemia. A recent study aimed to map out the 24-hour blood sugar profiles of these adults using continuous glucose monitors (CG

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Nov 24 2024EDUCATION

Research Honesty: A Look at Medical Pros in Ningxia, China

A recent survey looked into how much medical professionals in Ningxia, China, know about being honest in research, and what they think about doing wrong things in academics. They asked about 3 main things: knowledge, attitude, and actions. The goal? To find out why some folks might not always play b

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Is Your Makeup Expired? Here's What You Need to Know

Makeup doesn't last forever, and using it past its expiration date can be risky. Powder products like blush or eyeshadow can stay good for up to two years, while liquid ones like foundation might last only six months to a year. Mascara and liquid eyeliner are the quickest to go bad, at just three mo

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Nov 24 2024EDUCATION

Texas Schools Get Optional Bible Lessons

In a close vote, Texas' education board decided that elementary schools can teach lessons inspired by the Bible. This happened despite worries that it might push religious views on young students. The lessons will start as early as next year. Schools that use these lessons will get extra money from

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Promise to Ax Education Department: A Smokescreen or Serious Plan?

Former President Donald Trump once pledged to shut down the Department of Education, but experts say it's unlikely to happen. Arne Duncan, who served as Education Secretary under President Barack Obama, recently discussed this on MSNBC. He pointed out that ending the department would need 60 Senate

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Meet Pam Bondi: Her Education and Career Journey

Most people know Pam Bondi as Florida's former attorney general. But now, she’s in the spotlight again because presidential hopeful Donald Trump has nominated her for U. S. attorney general. Before we dive into her career, let’s find out more about her education. Bondi is definitely no stranger to

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Appointing a Wrestling CEO: What's Next for Education?

President-elect Trump has picked Linda McMahon, former head of World Wrestling Entertainment, as the new education secretary. This choice has education experts worried. McMahon's background in wrestling and business might not prepare her for guiding federal education policies and budgets. She served

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Nov 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Power Needs of AI Data Centers: A Growing Challenge

Ever stopped to think about how much electricity those big data centers that power our daily online activities actually use? Well, get ready for a surprise! With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, data centers are becoming gigantic power guzzlers. They're so big that soon, a single one could

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jim Parsons' Old Sci-Fi Comedy Becomes Streaming Hit

Nine years after its release, a sci-fi comedy featuring Jim Parsons has made a comeback on streaming. You might know Parsons best from his role as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory, which he also narrated in the prequel series Young Sheldon. Parsons has dabbled in various genres, including drama

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

From Firsts to Present: A Look at IVF Milestones

Ever imagine how the world's first in vitro fertilization (IVF) baby came to be? It was 1978, and the breakthrough occurred with Louise Brown. Her parents couldn't conceive naturally, so doctors took a clever approach called "natural cycle IVF. " This meant working with the mother's natural hormone

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