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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

How Childhood Weight Affects Liver Health Later in Life

Childhood obesity is a serious issue. It's not just about how someone looks or feels now. It can have long-term effects on health. One big concern is how it affects the liver. Specifically, it might lead to a condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This is

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Boosting Immunity: How Extra Vaccine Doses Might Help Avoid Long COVID

Long COVID is a big problem for many people. It can stick around long after the initial infection. So, finding ways to prevent it is super important. Researchers looked at 31 studies to see if vaccines help. They found that getting vaccinated, even just the basic doses, can lower the chances of get

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer Screening: Who's Left Behind?

Lung cancer screening guidelines might be missing a lot of people who need them. Right now, rules say only certain adults can get yearly CT scans. But a new study shows that this leaves out most people with lung cancer. Only about one-third would even qualify for these life-saving scans. Take Carla

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Securing Alaska's Future: A Stronger Permanent Fund for Everyone

Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) has been a lifeline for many families, but recent years have seen it shrink to an all-time low of $1, 000. This has left many Alaskans struggling to make ends meet. The main issue? Oil prices have dropped, and the state's budget relies heavily on them. But ther

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Nov 25 2025LIFESTYLE

Early Black Friday: Top Picks from Alo Yoga

Alo Yoga's Black Friday sale has started early, giving shoppers a chance to snag some great deals. You just need to sign up for their free membership to start shopping. Here are some of the best items you can get right now. Alo's 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings are a big hit among celebrities. Hail

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles of Surgeons During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on everyone, but it hit healthcare workers especially hard. Surgeons in training, known as residents, faced unique challenges that made their jobs even tougher. A recent study dug into their experiences and found some eye-opening stuff. First off, these residents h

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Caring for the Soul: A New Approach to Treating Chronically Ill African American Patients

In the world of healthcare, there's a big focus on treating the body, but what about the soul? Spirituality plays a huge role in overall well-being, especially for those dealing with long-term illnesses. Yet, it's often overlooked in regular medical check-ups, particularly for minority groups like A

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Faith and Health: How Beliefs Might Shield Black Adults from Discrimination's Harm

Researchers dug into how faith might act as a shield against the health impacts of unfair treatment. They looked at Black adults and found that those who lean on their religious beliefs might handle the stress of discrimination better. This could lead to fewer health problems down the line. The stu

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Trump Family's Crypto Bet Goes Bust: A $1 Billion Lesson in Risk

The Trump family's financial portfolio has taken a serious hit, losing about $1 billion in recent months. This drop is largely due to the declining value of cryptocurrencies, which the family has heavily invested in. According to Bloomberg News, their net worth has gone from $7. 7 billion to $6. 7 b

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

Winning Matters: Chip Kelly's Honest Take on His Raiders Exit

Chip Kelly's time with the Raiders ended abruptly after just 11 games. The team's poor performance, especially on offense, led to his dismissal. This wasn't a surprise to many, as the Raiders have struggled in key offensive areas all season. Kelly, however, took the news in stride. He expressed gra

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