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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Kids Making Strides: A New Hope for AADCd

Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some Women Face Special Challenges from their Uterus?

Chinese women have been facing an issue they call AUB-O. These women have 'normal' periods, except for the abnormal bleeding. They bleeding more than normal or at odd times. Tons of factors can change how a woman deals with this annoying issue. From all the experiences gathered, > you

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Feb 08 2025WEATHER

Metro Detroit's Weekend Weather: A Brief Guide

Let's dive into some weather details. The sunny skies of today will take a backseat as clouds roll in. This will happen by the time you wake up early Saturday. While the weather might not be a complete shut down, it will take a turn for the chilly and damp. This is because a low-pressure system is o

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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 2025WEATHER

Winter's Mix: What to Expect Today

You can prepare yourself for a day of mixed precipitation. Yesterday, a cold snap set temperatures to the low teens. This morning, skies are covered, and snow is heading coastward. It might already be falling where you are. In the Boston area, expect flakes to begin between 9 a

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can Chatting Bots Help Us Think Better?

Chatting with AI might seem like just another fun tech trend, but it’s starting to play a big role in mental health. There's a lot of talk about how effective these AI tools are at helping us overcome common thinking traps, like seeing things only from our own point of view or lacking self-control.

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Gout patients in Korea-Why Treatment Plans Fail

In Korea, a recent study tried to figure out why some folks with gout are difficult to control by examining who tends to stop treatment artificially early. This is especially relevant because gout, a type of inflammatory disorder, is typically treated with drugs that reduce uric acid levels. Unfort

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Feb 07 2025FINANCE

Uncertain Jobs: The Fed's New Economy Vision

A few months ago, many government leaders were worried about the job market? What changed their minds? They now feel confident and believe the job market will stay strong. Monthly job growth is steady and the unemployment rate has remained at a stable 4. 1 percent. These facts have given the Federa

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Government in Crisis

The Trump presidency has kicked off with a bang, shaking up the federal workforce. In just a few weeks, tens of thousands of workers have been affected by drastic changes. There are two main reasons to look at this. First, key staff have been fired, and departments have been frozen in their tracks.

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Feb 07 2025WEATHER

Winter's Weekend Surprise in Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit is bracing for more snow this weekend. It's not here yet. The snow is expected to arrive on Saturday afternoon or evening. The heaviest snow is expected closer to sunset. It will be windy with temperatures making it feel colder. This is not good news for those who hate the cold. This i

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