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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Why Some Health Professionals Are Slow to Embrace Telemedicine

Telemedicine has transformed healthcare by allowing doctors and nurses to treat patients from afar, even after COVID-19 accelerated its use. However, not all healthcare workers are enthusiastic about it. There are concerns and policy hurdles that make some professionals hesitant. While many studies

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Jan 28 2025OPINION

Why Canada's Ways of War, Health, and Elections Make it Stand Out

Have you ever wondered what makes Canada different from the United States? Growing up, I spent time in both countries. I've seen how each one handles important issues like war, healthcare, and elections. Let's dive into these differences! First, think about how we approach wars. The U. S. has a his

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Jan 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Local Disasters Shift Conservatives' Views on Sustainability

When it comes to climate change, we often hear calls for action. But what about those who aren't typically on board with sustainable living, like conservatives in Western Europe, Israel, and the United States? Well, it turns out that experiencing or expecting natural disasters can change their minds

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Jan 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jennifer Lopez’s Musical Dream Comes True at Sundance

In 2025, Jennifer Lopez saw her dream of starring in a musical finally come true at the Sundance Film Festival. She played Ingrid Luna in Kiss of the Spider Woman, a film adaptation of Manuel Puig’s novel directed by Bill Condon. The movie, set in a prison, tells the story of two cellmates, Valentín

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Citizenship Plan: A Constitutional Conundrum?

Think back to the 1990s, when a bill similar to President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship was floating around Congress. This bill aimed to stop children born in the U. S. to non-legal residents from automatically becoming citizens. Such bills have been proposed before, but t

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Rebels from DRC Takeover City, Raising Fears of War

A group of rebels called M23, backed by Rwanda, has claimed they've taken the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). They've been pushing forward quickly, frightening locals and making thousands flee their homes. This could reignite a larger war in the region. Lawrence Kanyu

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Metformin and Pregnancy: A Closer Look at Placental Health in Diabetes

Gestational diabetes can cause big problems for the placenta, like making it too big and causing issues with blood vessels and stress from oxygen shortage. Scientists wanted to see if a drug called metformin could help fix these problems. They used rats to test this, grouping them into four groups:

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Tech Billionaires in Trump's Inner Circle: A New Era in Washington

Donald Trump has started his second term with a bang, putting technology in the spotlight. His inauguration featured big names like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. But there are other influential tech figures you might not know. Take David Sacks, Trump's new AI and Crypto Czar. He's a cryptocurrency

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Jan 27 2025SPORTS

Why Do People Love Football So Much? A Scientific Look

Football, known as soccer in some places, is incredibly popular worldwide. Fans invest a lot of time and money following their teams, hinting at evolutionary influences. Scientists can help understand why humans act this way, but there’s limited research on football fandom from an evolutionary persp

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Nutrition Matters: Tackling Challenges in Stomach and Esophageal Cancer

Cancer in the stomach and esophagus has been tough to beat, but new treatments are changing that. Still, these cancers cause unique nutrition problems. Before, during, and after treatments, patients have special needs. This is where nutrition steps in, becoming a crucial part of their care. Doctors

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