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Jun 17 2025HEALTH

Telehealth in South Korea: What People Want and Will Pay For

South Korea has been pushing hard into telehealth. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the country to quickly approve telemedicine in 2020. The government then launched a test run in 2023. As the pandemic eases, it is crucial to figure out what makes people willing to use and pay for telemedicine and telec

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Jun 17 2025BUSINESS

The Price of Allegiance: How Trump Loyalty is Hurting Businesses

Trump's influence is not just political; it's also economic. Companies that have chosen to align with Trump's views, particularly on diversity, have faced significant backlash. This backlash has come in the form of consumer boycotts and a drop in stock value. For instance, Target and Walmart have se

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Jun 17 2025HEALTH

The Impact of a Short Bike Ride on Creative Thinking

Creative thinking is crucial for innovation. It's about coming up with fresh and useful ideas. Aerobic exercise is known to boost brain power, but how it affects creativity is still a mystery. Some studies suggest that both single and multiple exercise sessions might give creativity a lift. However,

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Jun 17 2025SPORTS

How Cooling Affects Brain Injury in Boxing

Boxing is a sport that involves a lot of head impacts. This happens when the body and brain are already heated up from exercise. After a hit, if the brain is too hot, it can get more damaged. This extra damage can be tracked using certain substances in the blood. These are called biomarkers. The br

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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

The Golden Escalator: A Game Changer

A decade ago, a wealthy businessman named Donald Trump made a bold move. He stepped onto a golden escalator in his New York tower, flanked by his wife Melania and daughter Ivanka. His goal? To announce his presidential run with the catchy slogan "Make America Great Again. " Many scoffed, but this mo

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Jun 17 2025HEALTH

Nanotech and Magnetism: A New Hope in Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment has seen a big change with immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. This therapy works by waking up the body's immune system to fight cancer. However, it doesn't always work well with solid tumors. The immune response might not be strong enough. To tackle this, scientists have come

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Jun 17 2025HEALTH

How Adversity Shapes Young Minds: A Global Look at Anxiety and Depression

The world is waking up to the fact that young people are facing a lot of anxiety and depression. This is a big deal, and it's not just about what happens when they grow up. It's about what's happening right now. The problem is, experts don't agree on how to predict or prevent these issues. Most

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Jun 17 2025HEALTH

Asian Americans: Sleep and Love in a Time of Hate

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a surge in hate crimes and discrimination against Asian Americans. This period was tough on many levels. The study looked into how this discrimination affected sleep patterns among Asian Americans. It also explored how romantic partners interacted with each other about

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Jun 17 2025CRIME

A Morning of Chaos in Spokane Valley

The day started with a bang in Spokane Valley. A man was shot and killed by police. This was after a wild chase that started in the morning. The chase ended in a crash. The man who was killed was a suspect in a crime spree. The trouble began when a man stole a car from a father and daughter aro

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Jun 17 2025SPORTS

J. J. Spaun's Unlikely U. S. Open Triumph

J. J. Spaun was in deep trouble. He started the U. S. Open with five bogeys in his first six holes. His shoulders were slumped, and his head was down. It seemed like his dream of winning a major championship was over before it even began. But then, something unexpected happened. He won. Spaun's

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