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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Help Find a Dog: Eau Claire Health Department Needs Your Eyes

Hey folks, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department is on a mission to track down a dog that gave a teen girl a bite on December 3 at 3 p. m. The incident took place on W. Moholt Drive in Eau Claire. The dog's walker was spotted as an older woman dressed cozily in a jacket and hat. The dog itsel

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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Federal Prisons Get a Mental Health Makeover

It’s high time the U. S. Justice Department steps up to tackle the serious issue of suicides in federal prisons and jails. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently revealed a sweeping plan to improve mental health care behind bars. This isn't just tweaking a few rules; it's a complete overhaul t

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Depression and Dementia: What's the Connection?

You might have heard that depression can increase the risk of dementia. But why is that? This study wanted to find out if there were certain risk factors for dementia that people with depression have in common. These risk factors could be things like poor lifestyle choices, health issues, or even so

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Brain Network Changes in Recovered Depression

Depression messes with your brain’s communication highways, or networks. Scientists have found three main networks that go haywire during depression: the default mode network (DMN), central executive network (CEN), and salience network (SN). These networks help us think, feel, and pay attention. Wh

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Dec 01 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Hollywood's Favorite Ranting Duo Might Want to Take a Hike

So, Alec Baldwin and Sharon Stone are at it again, spouting off about how they know best for the country. They think we're all uneducated morons, huh? Yet, here they are, still living in the U. S. Funny how that works. Maybe they should put their money where their mouths are and actually leave. But

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Dec 01 2024POLITICS

How Putin's War Affects Our Heating Bills

You might have noticed that your heating bills have been going through the roof lately. That's because Putin's war in Ukraine has caused gas prices to soar. Europe relies heavily on Russian gas, so we all end up paying more, even if we didn't want to. Let's break it down. Imagine this: every househ

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

The CAPE: Patients' View on Emergency Tent Safety

Ever been in an emergency with an infectious disease worry? The Collapsible Aerosolized Particle Enclosure, or CAPE, is a tent designed to protect both patients and healthcare workers from airborne germs. This study chatted with emergency department patients to see what they thought of the CAPE. The

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Midlife Moods & Dementia: A Long-Term Look

Ever wondered if feelings of depression and anxiety in midlife could impact your brain later in life? A Norwegian study followed people for three decades to find out. The research looked at how midlife moods might influence the risk of developing dementia. It shows there could be a link, but scienti

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Postpartum Blues and Diabetes: A Ugandan Study

In the southwestern Ugandan district of Mbarara, many new mothers are facing a double challenge. A recent study found that about 40% of mothers between six weeks and six months after childbirth suffer from postpartum depression (PPD). That's a worryingly high number. But here's where it gets more co

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's DOGE Plan: Wall Street's Split Reaction

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency, nicknamed DOGE, is causing a stir on Wall Street. While some bankers are excited about potential deregulation and cuts, others are skeptical. Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan sees bankers celebrating, hoping for less regulation. But, hedge

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