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Feb 09 2025EDUCATION

Challenges in Nepal's Ethical Approval Process for Research

Nepal has rules for health research. They have to get approval from the Nepal Health Research Council before they start a study with humans. This is to keep people safe and make sure the study is good. Scientists must be given permission to publish their results. The first step is for t

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Doze Off or Stay Awake

Nervous about a hernia fix? You might be wondering: does it matter if I'm unconscious or just numb from the waist down during the surgery? A big debate in the surgical circle is whether to go with general anesthesia, where you're completely unconscious or to stay conscious but numb from the waist d

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Feb 09 2025SPORTS

Super Bowl Showdown: Eagles' Veteran Returns for Final Dance

Eagles fans are buzzing as veteran defensive end Brandon Graham is officially back in action. He has been sidelined since late November due to a triceps tear. The dream to play in the Super Bowl gave him the extra motivation to get ready for the big game. Graham will be playing in his 15th season,

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Money Shutdown: Schools' Big Win

In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the

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Feb 08 2025CRIME

No More Free Passes: Career Thief Finally Faces Justice

In the heart of Manhattan, a notorious burglar, Al Booker, has left his mark since 2018, but until recently, he has dodged real jail time despite more than 40 arrests. Judges have repeatedly shown him leniency, releasing him after burglaries and even letting him go on supervised release, sometimes i

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

What Happens When A Common Virus Mixes with Acetaminophen?

Teenager girl experiences serious liver issues after taking a popular pain killer. She was feeling miserable. Migraines are no joke. So, she turned to something many of us do when pain strikes: she took acetaminophen. The teenager’s body was already fighting off the Epstein-Barr virus (EB

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Feb 08 2025EDUCATION

Education's Unexpected Shero

Education is a tough job. The U. S. Department of Education is a big name, some would say a controversial one. Imagine being in a job where the President himself wants to shut it down, but you're still the one doing the job. That's what happened with Linda McMahon. She was a wrestling star and busin

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Youth of DOGE: Defending a colleague or not? ,

You might have heard about Vice President JD Vance lending a helping hand to a DOGE employee's actions. DOGE staffer, 25-year-old Marko Elez, had to step down in 2024. DOGE had operated under new leadership. DOGE got Norwegian CEO. "Make more lean". "Elimination 70%".

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

Unlikely Hero: Josh Allen's Surprising MVP Win

Josh Allen, the man with a polite smile and the maple leaf patch on his helmet, earned his place as the most valuable player (MVP) in the NFL. This was no walk in the park, it was a close call and a huge surprise! While most experts had their money on the flashy Lamar Jackson, voters gave Allen the

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

What Doctors Think About Treating Kids with Hepatitis C

You know what? There's a lot health care workers are not so sure about when it comes to treating young people with hepatitis C. We're talking about kids and teens living with this long-term illness. But wait, why's this important? The World Health Organization (WHO) is trying to update guid

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