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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

When Disaster Strikes: The Unyielding Health Heroes of the Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has been a hotspot for trouble for over ten years. Nearly half of its 22 countries and territories have been in chaos due to political conflicts, increasing violence, and natural disasters. These events have torn apart communities, sparked disease outbreaks, an

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

RFK Jr. 's Big Win: A Controversial Health Chief

In a surprising turn of events, the Senate has given the green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision came after a heated debate and a close vote of 52-48, mostly along party lines. Mitch McConnell, a key Republican senator from

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

VR and Balance: How Virtual Reality Affects Your Stability

Ever wondered how virtual reality (VR) affects your balance? A recent study dove into this question, focusing on how prolonged VR exposure influences standing balance. The research looked at how different speeds and frequencies of visual motion in VR impact balance responses. Twenty young adults par

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu's Unexpected New Jump: From Cows to Humans

H5N1 bird flu is showing off its tricks. In a surprising turn, a second type of H5N1 has possibly hopped from dairy cows to humans and we need to pay attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health officials in Nevada reported that a farm worker in Nevada has been

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Feb 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

River Fish: Hidden Dangers in Your Dinner

Imagine biting into a crispy fillet, savoring the taste of fresh fish. But did you know that your meal might be hiding more than just flavor? Fish from the upper reaches of the Pearl River Basin are being tested for dangerous metals, and the results are eye-opening. Seven types of fish were

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Japan's HPV Vaccine Struggle: Why Are People Still Hesitant?

Japan has been in a tough spot when it comes to HPV vaccinations. Even after the government greenlit the vaccination program in 2022, the number of people getting vaccinated is still alarmingly low. This is a big problem for public health. Why are so many people still hesitant? Misinformation has s

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Hamas and Israel Spar Over Release Dates

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under threat following disagreements over hostage releases. Hamas and Israel started finger-pointing with each other, claiming violations of the recent ceasefire deal. The deal, which has been in place for just three weeks, is feeling the strain as

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Feb 11 2025OPINION

How Power Often Takes Over Dietary choices

For many years the choices we make about diet seemed personal. Over time however that idea gets challenged . What happens when a choice about food consumption is not made by individuals? What role does state involvement play? Who decides what choices are? Let's not make any mistake politica

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Babies Unlocking Language: How They Learn to Connect Words to Reality

Infants, from a young age, begin forming connections between labels and objects. Let's explore how babies create these associations. Think about how babies start to understand the world around them. In their first year, they connect words they hear with the things they see. It's like they are learn

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Vitamin D: Your Body's Little Helper?

Ever thought about how vitamin D, which we all know keeps your bones strong, has other tricks up its sleeve? Researchers have been diving into this mystery. Clinical trials are crucial, but they need careful planning to be effective. This is where systematic reviews come in. Think of them a

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