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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Personalized vs. Standard Knee Replacements: How They Stack Up

When it comes to knee replacements, there's been a lot of talk about whether personalized ones work better than the standard off-the-shelf kind. Doctors set out to compare the two, focusing on how well patients moved and functioned after surgery. They used a special score called the Forgotten Joint

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Pro-Life Activists: What’s Next After Trump’s Help?

Every January, anti-abortion activists gather in Washington for the March for Life. This year, after the march, they attended the National Pro-Life Summit. Organized by Students for Life of America, the summit featured seminars, job fairs, and even a T-shirt pickup with slogans like “DEFUND PLANNED

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Dissecting Liverwort Evolution: How Temperature Shapes Their Diversity

Have you ever wondered how liverworts, those tiny plants, became so diverse? Scientists have been looking into this. They found that when it comes to elevation and temperature, liverworts have a cool past and some hotspots for diversity. By tracking their evolution across mountains worldwide, they d

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Knowledge Matters: Teens and Hormonal Contraception

Do you know what hormonal contraception is? Many teens don’t, and that could be a problem. A recent national survey found that how much teens know about hormonal contraception (HC) can affect whether they're willing to use it. The study aimed to see if there's a link between knowledge and willingnes

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

The Mass Firing of Watchdogs: Trump's Change of Guard

Let's talk about an interesting event that happened in the U. S. government. President Trump fired about 17 inspectors general, who are like the police of government agencies, keeping things in check. They were removed all at once, which some people in Congress found troubling. Why? Because it might

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Jan 26 2025EDUCATION

Boosting Kids' Activity in School: Two Ways That Work

Every kid needs physical activity to stay healthy and learn well. Schools are the perfect place to get kids moving, but sometimes they're not so great at it. A study in Denmark tried out two new ways to get kids active during school hours. One was like extra gym class (Run, Jump & Fun), and the othe

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

First Week in Office: Trump's Bold Moves and New Challenges

President Trump's first week back in the White House was packed with actions that hint at what his next four years might look like. He started by pardoning over 1, 500 people involved in the Capitol attack, showing he's not holding back. Trump also ended security details for some former officials an

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

MicroRNAs and Ovarian Function: A Computational Journey

Ever wondered how tiny molecules can influence big issues like infertility? Meet microRNAs (miRNAs), which are gaining attention for their role in Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), a major cause of infertility. Scientists are diving into the world of miRNAs to understand how they affect granulosa ce

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Jan 25 2025CELEBRITIES

Why Aren't Tech Billionaires Using Their Powers for Good?

You may remember Jesse Eisenberg from his role as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network. " Recently, he voiced his opinions on tech billionaires diving into politics, especially now that Donald Trump is back in the White House. Appearing on "Real Time With Bill Maher, " Eisenberg had some interesti

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Predicting Health Outcomes: How It Could Change Clinical Practice

Imagine you're a doctor or a researcher. Soon, you might be using predictive algorithms to make better decisions for your patients. These tools, often developed using real-world data, can help with everything from giving patients a clearer picture of their future health to making clinical trials mor

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