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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Medicare's Missing Piece: Why Contraceptive Coverage Lags for Women with Disabilities

Medicare supports many women, but it's missing something big. It helps over a million women of childbearing age who live with disabilities. Yet, it's the only major health insurance in the US that doesn't have to cover birth control. This is a problem. Other health plans must cover contraceptives.

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Jun 25 2025SCIENCE

Plants That Bounce Back: Secrets of Surviving Drought

Some plants have a superpower: they can survive extreme drought. These are called resurrection plants. They can dry out completely and come back to life when water returns. Scientists have been studying these plants for a long time. They want to understand how these plants do this. This knowledge co

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Bullying in Oman: How Traditional and Online Harassment Affect Teens

Teens in Oman face bullying both in person and online. A recent study looked at how these experiences impact their mental health, behavior, and school performance. Researchers studied 1204 students aged 14-15. They found three groups: those not bullied, those bullied traditionally, and those bullied

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Robotic Surgery: Comparing Two Types of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer comes in different forms, and two of the most common are ductal and acinar adenocarcinoma. Doctors often use robotic surgery to treat these cancers. A recent study looked at how patients with these two types fared after this surgery. The study found that ductal adenocarcinoma is oft

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Robots in Surgery: Training the Next Generation of Doctors

Robotic surgery is becoming more common in urology. To keep up, doctors need proper training. A recent study created and tested new ways to teach these skills. Experts from around the world worked together. They used a special process to agree on the best methods. This process is called the Delphi

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Jun 25 2025SPORTS

Fueling the Mat: What Wrestlers Really Need

Wrestling is not just about raw strength. It's a mix of power, speed, and stamina. To stay competitive, wrestlers often step on the mat at a lower weight. This helps them maintain a better balance between their strength and weight. But what about the role of supplements? Do they really help wrestler

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Jun 25 2025EDUCATION

Why We Avoid Knowing Ourselves: The Curious Case of Self-Feedback

People often want to see themselves in a good light. This desire can lead to some interesting choices when they get feedback about themselves. For example, they might hear how others see them. This feedback can be helpful, but it can also make them feel bad. So, they might choose to ignore it. This

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy: The Hidden Impact of Pre-Baby Habits

Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and the habits women adopt before and during this time play a significant role in their health and their baby's well-being. However, there's a gap in understanding how women's eating patterns and physical activity levels evolve from the preconception phase to l

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Combating Superbugs: A Team Effort for Health

In May 2024, Montreal hosted a significant gathering of experts and stakeholders. The event focused on tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is a growing threat to health worldwide. The conference highlighted the One Health (OH) approach. This approach connects the health of humans, animals,

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Jun 25 2025EDUCATION

How Kids' Puzzles Can Be Both Fun and Smart

The world of toys is always changing, especially when it comes to things that help kids learn. One type of toy that's getting a lot of attention is 3D jigsaw puzzles. These puzzles aren't just about putting pieces together; they can also teach kids about different places and cultures. A recent study

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