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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Global Health: Why Women and Girls Are Left Behind

Women and girls around the world face many unfair challenges. These challenges make it hard for them to get the same chances as men. One big problem is the gender health gap. This means women often get worse health outcomes than men. Why does this happen? Mainly because not enough research is done o

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Dec 14 2025CRYPTO

Why the U. S. Is Losing Its Edge in the Crypto Race

The U. S. is falling behind in the crypto revolution. While other countries are setting clear rules, the U. S. is stuck in a legal mess. This isn't just a problem for crypto fans. It's a big deal for the economy, national security, and everyday people who invest in digital assets. Right now, the ru

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Dec 14 2025OPINION

Portland's Empty Lot: From Neglect to Neighborhood

In Portland, an empty lot once filled with trash and old parking spots is now a chance to build something new. A group of designers saw this lot, right next to a busy road and a park, as a perfect spot for homes and shared spaces. They believed it could bring people together and make the area better

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Glucagon Levels: A New Look at Diabetes

Diabetes is often seen as a one-size-fits-all condition. But what if it's more complex? Recent research in Japan is shaking up our understanding. It turns out that glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar, varies greatly among different types of diabetes. This isn't just a small difference. The l

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Dec 14 2025FINANCE

Japan's Money Moves: A Shift in Interest Rates?

In a surprising turn of events, Japan's Finance Minister, Satsuki Katayama, hinted at a possible interest rate increase by the Bank of Japan. Speaking at an event in Sendai, she mentioned that there is no significant disagreement between the finance ministry and the central bank. This statement come

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

How Different Physiotherapy Models Affect Patients After Hip Surgery

In Italy, a study looked at how two different ways of organizing physiotherapy after hip replacement surgery affect patients. The traditional method and a newer, faster approach were compared. Researchers used data from patients to see which one worked better. The study used information from 417 pa

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Dec 14 2025SCIENCE

AI: The Unseen Helper in Science and Growth

People often worry about AI, thinking it might cause job losses or other problems. Surveys show that many Americans are more concerned than excited about AI, with only a small percentage trusting it to make fair decisions. These fears are not entirely unfounded, as AI is often linked to negative imp

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Mixing Old and New: How Different Drugs Are Used to Treat a Rare Muscle Disease

In the United States, people with a condition called generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) often take medicines to help manage their symptoms. Two types of drugs commonly used are oral corticosteroids (OCSs) and nonsteroidal immunosuppressant therapies (NSISTs). These drugs can have serious side effec

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Dec 13 2025SPORTS

Local High School Hoops: A Night of Nail-Biting Games

The Bay City area witnessed some intense high school basketball games recently. John Glenn High School pulled off a close win against Swan Valley. The score was 63-62. It was a tight game, especially in the fourth quarter. John Glenn's players showed great teamwork and resilience. Caleb Seafert and

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Mt. Pleasant Welcomes a New Spot for Healing and Moving Better

Mt. Pleasant just got a new place to help people feel better and move easier. MyMichigan Health opened a second spot for physical therapy on Mission Street. This new place is big and has lots of space for different kinds of exercises and treatments. It's open early in the morning and stays open late

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