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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

Tech Billionaire's Power Play: Musk Takes Over U. S. Treasury

Imagine Trump's circus act. He's busy barking about trade wars, Israel, and even tries to buy Greenland. Meanwhile, back at home, Elon Musk is busy with a more powerful plot. He does point out that the media can only focus on one thing at a time. And that is what he is exploiting. Musk has

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Telehealth Company Faces Flak for Super Bowl Ad

A telehealth company out of San Francisco is in hot water over a Super Bowl ad promoting a weight loss drug. This drug is not approved by the FDA because it's custom made by specialized pharmacies. Two U. S. senators and a pharmaceutical industry group are upset because they think the ad doesn't pro

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Watch out! A Space Rock Nears Earth in 2032

Imagine this: a space rock named 2024 YR4 is cruising through the cosmos, and scientists have recently updated its chances of hitting Earth in 2032. The odds might seem a bit alarming at first. The new calculations suggest a 1-in-43 chance of impact. But before you start worrying, let's dive into th

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

New Drugs to Tame High Cholesterol.

Heart trouble is a big problem people face across the globe. They often come from having too high cholesterol levels. Doctors have been trying various medicines to keep them in check. For decades, a type of medicine called statins had been the go to. However, adverse reactions showed up quite often

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

What Do Doctors Really Think About Medical Evidence?

Imagine this: You're a doctor, and you've just read a study saying a treatment is "likely to work. " Do you jump right in and prescribe it? Or do you ask for more proof? This is what a recent study wanted to find out. They asked medical students and specialists in German-speaking countries what they

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Feb 09 2025SPORTS

How Young Athletes Can Become Stronger and Reduce Injuries

Young athletes are often eager to excel in their sports. There are different ways to train them to achieve this goal. First, let's talk about two different training methods. One is Integrative Neuromuscular Training (INT). The other is the Traditional Physical Training (PT). Integ

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Diagnosing Disease in the Digital Age: A Digital Revolution in Examining Urologic Cancers.

Urologic cancers are being examined in a new way these days. Instead of peering through microscopes at glass slides, doctors are using digital images to inspect the same samples. This leap into the digital world is not just about convenience, it is a game-changer in analyzing urologic cancers. Firs

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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

U. S. Steel Sale Faces a Surprise Twist

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump recently hinted that a big change might be coming for U. S. Steel. Instead of a straight buyout, he hinted at some kind of investment from a giant in the industry from Japan. The steel industry really matters. It is a big part of the identity o

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

OPPORTUNITY FROM OPPIOIDS

What unfolds when youngsters go home from surgery? Its a common practice for doctors to recommend opioid medication to help manage pain. The issue of opioid habits within families is sharper than most might think. Imagine this: kids in hospital. Well-meaning parents meet surgeons and pharm

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Boosting Patient Feedback: Making Healthcare Surveys Work for Everyone

Picture this: you're in a hospital or clinic, and you're asked to fill out a survey about your health. Easy, right? Not so much for everyone. Turns out, many people from diverse backgrounds and Indigenous communities find these surveys, called Patient Reported Outcomes (PROMs), a bit tricky to com

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