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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Don't Let Leftovers Go Bad: Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

So, you've cooked a delicious Thanksgiving feast and have lots of leftovers. But how long can you safely eat them? According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), you better hurry up. They say Monday, December 2 is the last day to enjoy your fridge-stored leftovers without worrying too much

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Exercise Counseling in Uganda: Can It Help Reduce Suicidal Thoughts?

In many countries with limited resources, primary healthcare centers are the best places to start programs aimed at lowering suicide risks. The staff in these centers often face heavy workloads with not enough support. One possible solution is to train non-professional health workers to provide life

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Fasting with Diabetes: How Different Types of Insulin Work During Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan can be risky for people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. Doctors often suggest using insulin analogues instead of human insulin to avoid low blood sugar and keep blood glucose levels steady. But is there enough proof that these insulin types are safe and work well for

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Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Markets and Safe Havens: A COVID-19 Perspective

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people wondered if cryptocurrencies acted like gold during financial crises. This study looked at the top 10 traded cryptocurrencies and their connection to gold and crude oil markets before and during COVID-19. Researchers used various statistical methods to find

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Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

COVID-19 and the Crypto Market: A Volatile Dance

You know how a big event like COVID-19 can shake up everything? Well, it certainly shook up the crypto market. Researchers checked out the top ten cryptocurrencies before and during the pandemic and found that volatility really spiked once COVID-19 arrived. Bitcoin and Ethereum were big shots even b

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Dec 02 2024FINANCE

Shoppers Prefer Phones Over Stores This Black Friday

This year, Black Friday saw a big change in how people shopped. Instead of heading to stores, many Americans chose to shop online using their phones and computers. Stores didn't see much growth in sales, only about 0. 7% more than last year. But online sales jumped by a whopping 14. 6%! A data firm

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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

Meet the New Middle East Adviser: Massad Boulos

President-elect Trump has chosen Massad Boulos, a wealthy Lebanese businessman whose son is married to Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump praised Boulos' business acumen and his support for Republican values, highlighting his role in building coalitions w

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Dec 02 2024SCIENCE

Light-Triggered Scaffold for Nerve Regeneration

Scientists have built a smart scaffold that helps in repairing damaged nerves using light. The scaffold is made with nanoparticles that release a gas called nitric oxide (NO) when hit by a special light called near-infrared light. This gas helps nerve cells grow and heal. The special thing about thi

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Israel's Take on Hospital Care at Home

Imagine having hospital-quality care right in your living room. That's what Hospital at Home (HaH) offers, and it's been gaining attention in Israel, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dead Sea Health Policy Conference in 2022 took a close look at how Israelis and their doctors feel about H

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Exploring Public Spots as Early Warning for COVID Outbreaks

Imagine this: instead of relying only on hospitals and labs to spot disease trends, we could use places like restaurants, stores, and churches as early detectors. These spots, called Points of Interest (POIs), are where people meet and mingle, making them hotspots for catching and spreading illnesse

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