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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

The Power of Eating Right When Fighting Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis. Lots of folks have looked into how what we eat can make a difference in how well we do. But there are mixed messages. Some studies say eating right can help, but others aren't so sure. This is important because ovarian cancer is especially hard to beat. The goo

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Paxlovid: The Pill That Battles COVID-19

Paxlovid, a clever mix of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, made headlines as it became the first approved oral treatment for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms. This combination is designed to tackle the virus with minimal fuss. Everything works quite well using two main actors in the body: t

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Navigating the Path from Pregnancy Diabetes to Type 2 Diabetes: What's Really Working?

Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) face a tough challenge. When pregnant, these women experience hyperglycemia, which usually disappears after giving birth. But there is a catch. These women are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. It is becoming easier

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Food Bank Leadership Shake-Up: What's Really Going On?

The food bank scene in south Louisiana is in turmoil. The head of Second Harvest Food Bank, Natalie Jayroe, has left the position after 19 years. This sudden change has stirred up a lot of talk and controversy. Hundreds of thousands of families in south Louisiana depend on this organization for food

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Feb 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Cold Can't Keep Love Away in 2025

So, you'd think that the cold weather in Minnesota would make for more cuddly romance, but it isn't panning out that way. Maybe our stoic Scandinavian roots have something to do with it. What happened to the saying, "Cold hands, warm heart? " We have to pile on the flannel pajamas and hats to keep w

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Close Calls: When Babies Arrive Too Soon in Ethiopia

Imagine a country where every year, thousands of women face a dangerous situation. It isn't a war zone; it is Ethiopia. A baby is born every 33 months. When it is less, it is considered too close or short. This puts the mother at a higher risk of complications. In many countries this isn't a big pro

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Feb 05 2025SPORTS

Sports fans in Colorado can now watch home teams live thanks to a new partnership

Lately, a very exciting agreement has brought the Colorado Avalanche fans a lot of happiness. Starting February 4, 2025, sports fans in Colorado will be able to watch the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche live on Xfinity. Altitude Sports is making a comeback for the people of Colora

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Feb 05 2025LIFESTYLE

Couples hug, stretch and laugh together

In these modern times, Wellness isn't just about the organic grocery stores on the way to the gym. It has reached every marketplace and Colorado Springs is no exception. Among the newest wellness craze is stretching you know the exercise that helps you get better at gym? Beyond being a unique worko

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Ivermectin and Permethrin: Are the Philippines Ready for a New Way to Treating Scabies?

Scabies can be quite a challenge. This skin infection caused by tiny mites can cause intense itching, make it hard for people to fit in plus can be very contagious. Treatments used to be basic, using things like topical creams. Tropical creams like permethrin have long stood as the common choice fo

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dye Disaster: The Power of MIL-100(Fe)

Scientists have cooked up a powerful cleaning material called MIL-100(Fe). They made it from basic ingredients like ammonium iron sulfate and trimesic acid under easy conditions. This material has tiny holes and a massive surface area. This makes it super effective at sucking up nasty organ

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