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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Healthcare in Hoosier Country: A Step in the Right Direction?

Think about it: Indiana consistently ranks among the worst in the nation in terms of overall health. But what if we told you there's hope on the horizon? The Lake County Health Department has received a whopping $4.87 million in state funding to improve the health of Hoosiers, and we take a closer l

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

Goldman Sachs Takes a Hit, But What's Its Next Move?

Goldman Sachs is warning of a $400M writeoff, but is it a wake-up call for the bank or just a speed bump? The storied investment bank is expecting a 10% decline in trading revenue due to tough fixed-income conditions and year-over-year comparisons. But what's behind this unexpected hit? Was it a has

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Shielding Campaign Finance: Can a Loophole-Ridden Act Really Prevent Foreign Interference?

Imagine a world where election campaigns are free from foreign interference. Sounds like a utopia, right? But is the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations Act (SHIELD Act) the silver bullet to achieve this goal? Let's take a closer look. The SHIELD Act, introduced by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Can Brainpower Actually Rise From Repeated Blows? Demetrious Johnson's Surprising Claim

Demetrious Johnson, a UFC legend, claims that his brain function has improved over time despite the numerous headshots he's endured. According to Johnson, his IQ has increased and his speech articulation has sharpened. While this seems to defy conventional wisdom, which suggests that repeated concus

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

The Cereal Deception: Is Your Breakfast Sabotaging Your Day?

We've all seen those brightly colored boxes at the grocery store, promising a delicious and convenient start to our day. But what if those sugary breakfast cereals are actually doing more harm than good? As a director of nutritional health at a prestigious university, I've witnessed firsthand the i

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Valley Fever: More Than Just a Dust Devil?

Nearly 20 cases of Valley fever popped up after a California music festival, prompting health officials to sound the alarm about this fungal infection. Dr. Tomás Aragón, the California Department of Public Health director, is urging Californians to be on the lookout for symptoms like a lingering cou

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Sweaty Sinuses and Swollen Joints: How Heat Turns Up the Thermostat on Your Body

During a heat wave, most people will feel the changes first in their sinuses. Wait, really? What if it's not your sinuses, but something else entirely? Could it be that the heat just makes everything feel more intense? Why are we so focused on sinuses as the first sign of trouble? Imagine your bo

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

LG's New Smart Hub:Affectionate AI or Big Brother in Disguise?

LG is diving headfirst into the smart home revolution with its new gadget, the ThinQ On. This little cylindrical hub promises to be more than just a control center for your smart devices – LG is touting it as a hub powered by 'Affectionate Intelligence.' Sounds cuddly, right? But what exactly does

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Put Your Mind at Ease: Mobile Phones & Brain Cancer - Separating Fact from Fiction

A new review of 28 years of research says hold on! The World Health Organization looked at thousands of studies and found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer. This news is a big relief, especially since we're glued to our phones more than ever. But hold on, there's more to the stor

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Is This BKFC Champ Trading Brawn for Brains? Christine Ferea's Fight for Long-Term Health

Christine Ferea, the BKFC flyweight champion, never expected a brain health study to change her fighting career. Initially, she joined a decade-long program at the Cleveland Clinic simply for the extra cash. But what she discovered through yearly brain scans, cognitive tests, and balance assessment

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