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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Winter Weather Woes: NYC Braces for Slippery Surprise

New York City is in for a wild weather ride this weekend. Snow is expected to start early Sunday, but it won't stay all snow for long. Meteorologists are predicting a switch to sleet, which could make things messy and dangerous. Sleet happens when snowflakes fall through a warmer layer of air and m

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Jan 24 2026HEALTH

Unlocking Better Care for Kleefstra Syndrome

Kleefstra Syndrome (KLEFS1) is a rare condition that affects many parts of the body and mind. It happens when the EHMT1 gene doesn't work right. This can make life hard for those who have it and their families. Right now, not everyone gets the same level of care because there isn't enough informatio

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

US Takes Aim at Iran's Secret Oil Ships

The US has taken a stand against Iran's hidden oil ships. They've put sanctions on nine ships and eight companies. These ships and companies are based in India, Oman, and the UAE. They've been moving Iranian oil worth millions of dollars to other countries. The US Treasury says these ships help Ira

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Jan 23 2026HEALTH

Why Sleep Matters for Your Eye Health

A recent study dug into the link between lack of sleep and a condition called epiretinal membrane (ERM). Researchers used a smart data method called machine learning to analyze health info from a big Korean survey. They found that not getting enough sleep might raise the chances of developing ERM.

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Bright Light, Red Light: How to Beat the Winter Blues

Winter can be tough on your mood and energy. Many people feel down when the days get shorter. This is more than just feeling a bit sad. It’s a real condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The good news is, there are ways to fight it. Bright light therapy is the most common treatment. It

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Why Your Mind Wanders When You're Sleep-Deprived

Have you ever felt like your brain is running on autopilot after a bad night's sleep? It turns out, there's a scientific reason for that. Recent findings suggest that when you don't get enough sleep, your brain might start acting like it's asleep, even when you're wide awake. Researchers found that

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Why Going to Bed Early Can Make You More Active

People who go to bed around 9 p. m. tend to be more active during the day. A study with 20, 000 participants showed that these early sleepers move more than those who stay up late. This is because their sleep aligns with their body's natural rhythm, giving them more energy. When people ignore their

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Body Clock Weakness Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Seniors

Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between a person's internal body clock and their risk of developing dementia. The study, which wrapped up in December 2025, tracked over 2, 000 adults, all around 79 years old and initially free of dementia, for three years. To gather data, participants w

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Sleep Patterns and Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know

Recent research has shed light on how our sleep habits might be linked to cancer risk. Scientists have been looking into how the time we go to bed and wake up, as well as how consistent our sleep schedules are, can affect our health. This study focused on adults in the US to see if there's a connect

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Jan 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Amanda Seyfried's Journey Through Faith, Art, and Motherhood

Amanda Seyfried is making waves this awards season, but her heart is elsewhere. She's stuck in a hotel room, chatting about her two new films, "The Housemaid" and "The Testament of Ann Lee. " The latter is a musical about Ann Lee, a woman who started a religious movement after losing her children. S

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