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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Sleep Better, Study Longer: How College Students’ Phone Use Affects Exercise and Sleep

Did you know that college students who exercise more tend to sleep better? But the story doesn't end there. Other factors, like self-control and mobile phone addiction, play a big role too. Let's break it down. In a study conducted in China, researchers looked into how these factors are interconnec

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Ca 2+ Overload: A New Hope in Cancer Therapy?

So, you've heard of calcium, right? It's not just for strong bones and teeth. In the world of cancer, high levels of calcium (Ca 2+ overload) inside cells can kill them off in various ways like apoptosis, pyroptosis, and more. This has become a big deal in cancer treatment. But it's not all smoot

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Deadly Wisconson Shooting: A Troubling Link Uncovered

The quiet campus of Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin’s capital remains a crime scene as investigators work tirelessly to unravel the motive behind a deadly Monday morning shooting carried out by a 15-year-old student named Natalie Rupnow. The attack, which left two people dead and six inj

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Dec 20 2024OPINION

Holiday Inclusion: Why Neutrality Matters

Ever thought about why we say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"? It's not about ruining Christmas, but about including everyone. Some folks believe America was founded on Christianity, so Christmas should be the main holiday. But the truth is, our Constitution protects our right to celeb

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Democrats: Rebuilding Trust with Poor and Working Class

Since January, the new Congress will have Republicans in charge of the White House, Senate, and House. Democrats need to ask themselves: Why are we in this position? The truth is, Democrats have lost trust with poor and working people for over a decade. Winning elections isn't enough if we can't kee

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

“Designing a Digital Tool to Assess Protein in Plant-Based Meals for Seniors”

More people are switching to plant-based diets, and one group that needs special attention is older adults. A diet low in protein and quality can be harmful to their health. To help, researchers are creating a digital tool to measure protein quality in the plant-based meals older adults eat. They're

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Why Some Mice Forget More in Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can make it tough to remember things, and scientists are trying to figure out why this happens more to some mice than others. They used tests like the Y-maze and Morris water maze to divide mice into those that forget more (susceptible) and those that don't (unsusceptible) in a chronic

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Georgia Court Boots DA from Trump Case: A Big Twist

In a stunning turn of events, a Georgia appellate court has kicked Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, off the case against former President Donald Trump and his allies. This case centers around Trump's efforts to challenge the 2020 election results in Georgia. The court's decision, ma

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Israel Retaliates Against Houthi Attack in Yemen

In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Snoring Kids: Impact on Brain Functions and Daily Life

Ever wondered how snoring affects kids? It turns out, mild sleep-disordered breathing (mSDB) can cause real problems. Research shows it's linked to both behavior issues and a lower quality of life (QOL). But there's more to explore. How do symptoms and daily life impact a child's ability to think an

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