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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

How Body Measurements Affect Brain Power in Older Adults

Obesity and cognitive function in older adults is a complex issue. It's not as simple as saying, "If you're obese, your brain will suffer. " The problem is that there are many ways to measure obesity, and these methods can give different results. For example, body mass index (BMI), waist circumferen

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Feb 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sam Wilson's Big Mission: Rebuilding the Avengers

Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, has a lot on his plate. He's just wrapped up a major battle against the Red Hulk, but his work isn't done yet. The Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford, was actually President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross. He was turned into the Red Hulk by Samuel Sterns, also known

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Consumer Protector Under Fire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in the spotlight. Critics, including President Trump, have labeled it a wasteful agency that harms businesses. However, many Americans see it as a lifeline. The CFPB was created in 2010 to protect consumers from unfair practices by financial institu

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Trump's Cultural Power Grab

Picture this: A man who has never set foot in the Kennedy Center, suddenly becomes its chairman. This is not a story from a movie, but a real-life event that happened in 2022. President Donald Trump, known for his bold moves, took over the prestigious Kennedy Center. He promised a new era of arts an

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Pope Francis' Hospital Stay: A Breathing Break

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, is currently in the hospital. He was admitted on Friday with a respiratory tract infection, specifically bronchitis. This isn't his first time in the hospital recently. He was admitted for abdominal surgery in 2023. The Vatican is keeping

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Awake Surgery and Recurrent Brain Tumors: What We Learned

Awake surgery is a technique where a patient is conscious during brain surgery. This method is often used to remove brain tumors. It's especially useful for tumors like gliomas, as it allows doctors to remove as much of the tumor as possible while keeping the patient safe. However, its effectiveness

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Feb 15 2025SCIENCE

Space Rock 2024 YR4: What's the Deal?

Imagine a space rock, named 2024 YR4, cruising through the cosmos. Scientists have given it a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. That might sound alarming, but let's break it down. First off, this asteroid is not a "planet-killer. " It's much smaller than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 mi

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Brain Surgery Residency: What's the Real Deal with Research?

First off, let's talk about the neurosurgery residency match. It's a big deal, and one of the key factors that programs look at is how much research a medical student has done before applying. This isn't just about the number of papers published, but also the quality and impact of that research. Im

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Feb 15 2025EDUCATION

Idaho's Medical Education Shake-Up: A New Path?

Idaho is at a crossroads when it comes to medical education. The state is thinking about leaving a long-standing partnership with the University of Washington and three other states in the Western region. This partnership, known as WWAMI, has been around for 50 years and has allowed Idaho students t

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Musk's Money: Built on Science, Now Threatening It

Elon Musk has become a household name, but his success story isn't as straightforward as it seems. Musk's wealth is built on the back of taxpayer-funded research. Musk's companies, Tesla and SpaceX, have benefited greatly from government loans and tax credits. Musk has a history of criticizing feder

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