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May 01 2025HEALTH

How Parents Shape Young Kids' Screen Habits

Parents play a big role in how much time kids under 5 spend glued to screens. This isn't just about setting rules. It's about what parents do and how they act around screens. Many kids under 5 are on screens way too much. This can mess with their minds and bodies in the long run. So, what can parent

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

How Bias in Science Publishing Affects Us All

The idea that science should be free from bias is pretty straightforward. After all, the goal is to find reliable answers. However, there is a big problem called publication bias. This is when only certain results get published. It is a major issue and has been linked to the replication crisis in sc

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May 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Big Wave Surfers Face the Ocean's Fury

Big-wave surfing is not for the faint-hearted. It is a sport that pushes human limits. It is a sport that demands courage, skill, and a deep love for the ocean. The new season of 100 Foot Wave, now streaming, follows the journeys of some of the world's best big-wave surfers. These surfers travel

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Short Bursts: The Impact of Cycling Power on Body and Mind

Cycling sprints can boost both aerobic and anaerobic fitness. These intense, brief efforts usually last ten seconds or less. However, the immediate effects of varying cycling power on the body and mind during these short bursts are not fully understood. This is where the study comes in. It focuses o

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May 01 2025HEALTH

From Labs to Locker Rooms: Spotting Steroid Use in Patients

The world of sports has seen a big push to catch athletes using performance-enhancing drugs. This has led to the creation of the Athlete Biological Passport. It is a system that tracks specific biological markers over time to spot any unusual changes. This can indicate the use of banned substances

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May 01 2025RELIGION

How Faith From Home Helps Newcomers Thrive

Religion and spirituality are often key players in helping immigrants bounce back from tough times. But many studies focus on how immigrants connect with religious groups in their new homes. They often miss out on how the religious beliefs and practices from their home countries shape their experien

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Understanding Hospital Admissions: A Closer Look at Trends and Impact

Hospital admission trends are crucial for healthcare planning and budgeting. They also shed light on the health issues affecting a community. By studying these patterns, healthcare providers can assess the frequency and severity of illnesses and deaths over time. This information is vital for develo

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

Heat's Role in Genetic Changes: How Temperature Affects PDGFRβ Variants

Temperature plays a significant role in how our genes function. This is especially true for a specific spot in the PDGFRβ gene, where four different changes have been found. These changes, known as p. Asn666Lys, p. Asn666Tyr, p. Asn666Ser, and p. Asn666His, lead to a variety of health issues. These

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May 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Social Media Users Are Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

Social media is a place where people share all kinds of content. Some of this content can be upsetting or trigger bad memories for some users. To help with this, users have started adding trigger warnings to their posts. These warnings let others know that the content might be upsetting. This way, p

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

Energy's Double Act in Red Algae

Red algae have a unique way of handling energy. They use light-harvesting proteins to capture energy from sunlight. This is not a new fact. What is new is the discovery that these proteins can also be activated by heat alone. This means that red algae can use two different forms of energy to pow

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