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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Pakistani Dads and Perinatal Loss: A Hidden Pain

Everyone knows pregnancy is a mother's journey, but when things go wrong, dads hurt too. Studies mostly look at white dads, leaving out men from other backgrounds. In the UK, Pakistani dads face one of the highest rates of perinatal loss. Let's dive into their experiences. Pregnancy loss isn't just

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Virtual Health Programs: A New Way to Tackle Heart Health

In 2021, Seven Oaks General Hospital's Wellness Institute (WI) launched an online cardiometabolic risk reduction program to help people improve their heart health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program included virtual health coaching and lifestyle education. The goal was to see if people liked t

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Jan 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Fire and Water: Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt's Legal Fight

You might remember Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt from their reality TV days. Now, they're making headlines again, but this time it's not about their TV drama. They, along with other residents, have sued the city of Los Angeles. Their Pacific Palisades home was one of the many destroyed in the wildf

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Boeing's Space Woes: More Losses Expected for Starliner Program

Well, it seems like Boeing is still facing a bumpy ride with its Starliner commercial crew program. In a recent press release, the company admitted it's bracing for some more financial hits. They're expecting to take a $400 million beating, along with some other programs like the VC-25B presidential

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

The Mystery of Cartilage and Bones: Unlocking Genetic Clues

Have you ever wondered why our bones sometimes become weak, or why the cushioning between them wears out? Scientists are digging into this mystery, using clever computers to help. They're focusing on two genes, COL1A1 and TNFRSF12A, which might play big roles in these issues, like when bones lose th

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Slimming Meds and Pregnancy: A New Approach for Obese Women

Obesity is a big health issue that affects lots of people worldwide. Traditional ways to shed pounds include changes in diet, exercise, habits, and sometimes surgery. But now, a new type of medicine called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is changing how we handle weight loss. These meds ca

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

CNN's Big Change: Layoffs and a Digital Push

CNN is shaking things up. It's letting go of about 200 people, which is about 6% of its workforce. But there's a silver lining. The network is pouring $70 million into its digital future. They're planning a new streaming service and want to grow their digital business. This is a big deal because peo

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Hearing Checks for Babies: Ontario's Genetic Screening Journey

In 2019, Ontario made a big step forward in detecting hearing loss in newborns. They started a new screening program that looks for signs of permanent hearing loss (PHL) in babies right after they're born. This isn't just about checking if babies can hear sounds, but also looking into their genes fo

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI in Games: A Cautious Welcome

Generative AI is making waves in the gaming industry, creating characters that can interact and even replace voice actors. But not all developers are thrilled. They're concerned about the quality of content, potential theft of ideas, biases, and the environmental impact. Plus, there's worry about jo

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

How Lymphocyte Immunotherapy Affects Fertility in Women with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Imagine you're trying to have a baby but keep losing pregnancies. Doctors call this recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Some women with RPL have antinuclear antibodies (ANA) in their blood. Scientists wanted to see if a treatment called lymphocyte immunotherapy (LIT) could help these women. They studied

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