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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Learning About Death: A Different Kind of Class

Imagine having a class all about death, spirituality, and palliative care. Sounds heavy, right? But for university students, this is an opportunity to learn critical skills and broaden their perspectives for holistic patient care. By combining different fields of study, like medicine and theology, t

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Boosting Teen Awareness: A Serious Game on Fertility

Fertility issues are on the rise, impacting one in six adults worldwide. As people delay having kids and lifestyles change, the need for fertility awareness grows. Let's dive into the views on a game called 'FActs! ', designed to educate teens on fertility. The game starts with basic questions like

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chromebooks Get a Facelift: Controlling Your Computer with Just Your Face

Imagine using your face to control your Chromebook. Google is making this a reality with Face control, an AI-powered feature that lets users navigate their device using facial gestures and expressions. This tool, initially revealed in December, is now rolling out to more users. Face control allows p

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Healey's New Budget: Sweet Taxes, Hospital Shifts, and Transit Boosts

Governor Maura Healey recently unveiled her budget plan for the next fiscal year, and it's a mix of investments and tough calls. The $62 billion proposal aims to boost various areas like education and housing. One big change? Taxing candy and cutting mental health jobs. The budget also looks at clos

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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Cell Phones in Schools: Should Massachusetts Ban Them?

Imagine going to school and not having your phone by your side. That's what Attorney General Andrea Campbell is proposing with the new STUDY Act. The act aims to get phones out of classrooms from start to finish, or "bell-to-bell, " as she calls it. This isn't just about creating a good habit; it's

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Digital Data in Health: How Blending Research Styles Promotes Teamwork

In today’s digital era, health research heavily relies on digital data. This shift calls for teamwork across different fields to tackle the tricky methods and hurdles that come with this data. Typically, health research follows a clear, step-by-step path, while data science takes a more flexible, ex

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Slimming Meds and Pregnancy: A New Approach for Obese Women

Obesity is a big health issue that affects lots of people worldwide. Traditional ways to shed pounds include changes in diet, exercise, habits, and sometimes surgery. But now, a new type of medicine called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is changing how we handle weight loss. These meds ca

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Kids, Parents, and Chronic Kidney Disease: What Schools Can Do

Do you know that a serious health issue, called chronic kidney disease, often goes unnoticed among teens and their parents? This condition gradually damages the kidneys, but many people aren't aware of it. Schools can play a crucial role in spreading awareness, but are they doing enough? Let's star

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

School Nurses: The Unsung Heroes of Kids' Well-being

Ever wondered how schools keep kids healthy and ready to learn? School nurses play a pivotal role in this process. They're not just there for band-aids and tummy aches. These trained professionals are the frontline of kids' health while they're learning. Imagine having a medical expert who understa

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Jan 23 2025EDUCATION

Charleston's New Inflatable Planetarium: A Cosmic Adventure Awaits

Get ready, Charleston! A unique experience is coming to Citadel Mall in West Ashley. The Charleston Planetarium Society is setting up an inflatable planetarium dome right next to Planet Fitness. This 50-seat theater will offer shows on astronomy, biology, and history, all aimed at inspiring folks, e

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