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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Boosting Teen Awareness: A Serious Game on Fertility

Fertility issues are on the rise, impacting one in six adults worldwide. As people delay having kids and lifestyles change, the need for fertility awareness grows. Let's dive into the views on a game called 'FActs! ', designed to educate teens on fertility. The game starts with basic questions like

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Trump Ends Protection for Former Aides, Despite Iran Threats

Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chromebooks Get a Facelift: Controlling Your Computer with Just Your Face

Imagine using your face to control your Chromebook. Google is making this a reality with Face control, an AI-powered feature that lets users navigate their device using facial gestures and expressions. This tool, initially revealed in December, is now rolling out to more users. Face control allows p

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Healey's New Budget: Sweet Taxes, Hospital Shifts, and Transit Boosts

Governor Maura Healey recently unveiled her budget plan for the next fiscal year, and it's a mix of investments and tough calls. The $62 billion proposal aims to boost various areas like education and housing. One big change? Taxing candy and cutting mental health jobs. The budget also looks at clos

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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Cell Phones in Schools: Should Massachusetts Ban Them?

Imagine going to school and not having your phone by your side. That's what Attorney General Andrea Campbell is proposing with the new STUDY Act. The act aims to get phones out of classrooms from start to finish, or "bell-to-bell, " as she calls it. This isn't just about creating a good habit; it's

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Could a Morning-After Pill Be the New Abortion Option?

A recent study has sparked interest in a potential new method for pregnancy termination. The drug in question, ulipristal acetate, is better known as the active ingredient in the contraceptive morning-after pill Ella. Unlike mifepristone, which has been a focal point for legal battles, ulipristal ac

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Digital Data in Health: How Blending Research Styles Promotes Teamwork

In today’s digital era, health research heavily relies on digital data. This shift calls for teamwork across different fields to tackle the tricky methods and hurdles that come with this data. Typically, health research follows a clear, step-by-step path, while data science takes a more flexible, ex

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Slimming Meds and Pregnancy: A New Approach for Obese Women

Obesity is a big health issue that affects lots of people worldwide. Traditional ways to shed pounds include changes in diet, exercise, habits, and sometimes surgery. But now, a new type of medicine called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is changing how we handle weight loss. These meds ca

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Kids, Parents, and Chronic Kidney Disease: What Schools Can Do

Do you know that a serious health issue, called chronic kidney disease, often goes unnoticed among teens and their parents? This condition gradually damages the kidneys, but many people aren't aware of it. Schools can play a crucial role in spreading awareness, but are they doing enough? Let's star

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Exercise and Kids: How It Boosts Both Body and Mind

Let's talk about how moving around can really benefit kids and teens. We looked at a bunch of studies to see if being active makes a difference in their health. We checked out things like weight, blood pressure, feeling down, and thinking clearly. First, let's talk about weight. You know how some k

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