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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Pancreatic Cancer: A New Hope with mRNA Vaccines

In 2020, Barbara Brigham's life took a dramatic turn when a routine scan revealed pancreatic cancer. She was determined to fight it, especially since her husband had recently passed away and she wanted to spend more time with her children and grandchildren. Her journey began at Memorial Sloan Ketter

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

White House Access Denied: AP's Legal Battle

A federal judge recently declined to temporarily reinstate the Associated Press' (AP) full access to the White House. This decision came after the White House banned AP from attending certain events due to a naming dispute over the Gulf of Mexico. The judge, Trevor McFadden, did not find enough evid

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Feb 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gmail's New Way to Verify Your Phone Number

Google is shaking things up with how they verify phone numbers when you create a new Gmail account. Instead of sending a 6-digit code via SMS, they're switching to QR codes. This change is all about making things more secure. SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) has been a target for hackers, s

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Measles Alert: San Marcos and San Antonio on High Alert

Texas is facing a significant measles outbreak, with the virus spreading to San Marcos and San Antonio. The Hays County Health Department issued a warning after a person from Gaines County, who tested positive for measles, visited San Marcos on February 14. This individual was in San Marcos from 3 p

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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

Flu Season Hits California Hard: Kids and Elders at Risk

This flu season has been particularly tough on California, with over 900 people losing their lives, including 15 children. This is one of the worst flu outbreaks in recent years. Most of those who died were over 64, but the number of children who have passed away is alarming. Four more kids died fro

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Feb 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots in Kids' Dental Care: A Closer Look

The world of dentistry is buzzing with the rise of large language models (LLMs) in artificial intelligence (AI). These AI models are popping up everywhere, but can they really be trusted? This study dives into the world of AI in paediatric dentistry. It checks out how well six different LLMs can dia

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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

Moving and Sitting: How Culture Affects Health Habits in Older Latinos

Older Latinos in the US often face higher risks of heart disease. This isn't just about genes or age. It's also about how much they've adopted American culture, a process called acculturation. This isn't just about language or food. It's about how they live their daily lives, like how much they move

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Feb 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Notepad's New Login: Is It Really About Copilot?

Microsoft's latest move has sparked some confusion. Users are seeing a login prompt when they open Notepad. This is not a sign that Notepad itself requires a Microsoft account. The login is for a new feature called Copilot. Copilot is integrated into Notepad. It is designed to help users with t

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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

Why is mHealth Still Waiting for Its Big Break?

Ever found yourself stuck in a doctor's waiting room, watching the clock tick away? What if you could skip the wait and get medical help right from your phone? That's the idea behind mHealth, or mobile health. It's like having a doctor in your pocket, ready to help anytime, anywhere. So, why isn't e

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Feb 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Oops! Director's Apology After Golden Globes Incident

A director made a mistake at a big party. Ali Abbasi, who works on a movie about Donald Trump, is in hot water. He touched someone in a way that made them uncomfortable at the Golden Globes. He said he was just being friendly, but he quickly realized he messed up. He apologized right away and again

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