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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Screens and Stress: How Gadgets Affect Young Teens

Young teens today are glued to their screens. It's a common sight. But what does this mean for their mental health? Many studies suggest a strong link between screen time and feelings of anxiety and depression. It's not just about the time spent on devices, but also how it affects their minds. Firs

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Jul 17 2025SCIENCE

Making Science Fun: The Hidden Risks of Simplified Learning

Science is often seen as complex and hard to grasp. To make it more appealing, many turn to short, engaging videos. But there's a catch. Making science too simple might lead to the "easiness effect. " This is when people think they understand more than they actually do. This bias has been studied be

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Jul 17 2025SCIENCE

How Our Eyes Choose What to Focus On While Learning New Skills

People's eyes tend to move toward certain spots when learning new tasks. These spots can be important for getting information or for getting rewards. Researchers wanted to see how well people could guess if they would succeed or fail at a task. They also wanted to see if this guess would change wher

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Jul 17 2025CELEBRITIES

Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez: A Summer Fling or Just Friends?

Jessica Alba, known for her roles in "Fantastic Four" and as the founder of The Honest Company, has been making headlines recently. She was seen traveling with Danny Ramirez, who starred in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Captain America: Brave New World. " The two were spotted in Cancun and later heading

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Pregnant Women's Knowledge and Choices About Prenatal Tests in Türkiye

Pregnancy is a time of big choices, especially when it comes to prenatal tests. These tests can tell expectant mothers a lot about their baby's health, but they're not always easy to understand or decide on. A recent study looked at how much pregnant women in Türkiye know about these tests and what

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Jul 17 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Dip: What Happened and Why It Matters

Bitcoin took a tumble recently, dropping below $117, 000. This happened after some crypto bills got stuck in Congress, unable to move forward. It's a big deal because bitcoin had been soaring, hitting record highs thanks to big investors buying into bitcoin ETFs. People were hopeful that new laws wo

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Dogs Sniff Out Parkinson's Before Symptoms Show

Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. They can detect things humans can't. This includes diseases like Parkinson's. Scientists found that dogs can smell a change in skin oil linked to Parkinson's. This change happens years before symptoms appear. The study involved two dogs. They were trained to

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Jul 17 2025SCIENCE

A Piece of Mars Lands on Earth and Breaks Auction Records

In a recent auction, a massive rock from Mars made headlines by selling for a staggering $5. 3 million. This isn't just any rock; it's the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth. Weighing in at 54 pounds, this Martian meteorite, named NWA 16788, was discovered in the Sahara Desert in Niger just l

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Race and Health: Why Some Groups Feel the Pain More

In the U. S. , certain groups feel the effects of peripheral neuropathy (PN) more than others. Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic folks are more likely to deal with this painful nerve condition than non-Hispanic White people. But why? That's the big question. Researchers wanted to dig deeper. They loo

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

How Fit Kids Think Better: A Danish Study

Researchers in Denmark recently looked into how physical fitness, mental health, and social background affect how well kids aged 10 to 12 do in school. They wanted to see if being active, feeling good, and having a supportive environment make a difference in how kids think and learn. The study focu

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