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May 15 2026HEALTH

Eye Mites Got a Superstar

John Cena, known for his wrestling bravado, revealed that he once suffered from a hidden eye problem caused by tiny mites living around his lashes. He didn’t realize the issue until it began hurting his sight, a condition that many people share but rarely discuss. The mites, called Demodex, norma

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May 15 2026CRIME

Chance for Freedom After Years on Death Row

A judge in Oklahoma has set a $500, 000 bond for Richard Glossip, who has been held on death row since 1997. The decision comes as he prepares for a third trial over the murder of motel owner Barry Van Treese. Glossip’s case has drawn worldwide attention, with celebrities and activists voicing suppo

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May 15 2026OPINION

Old Iowans Left in the Cold

Paragraph 1: The Iowa Legislature has again failed to act on the needs of its older citizens. This is not a new problem; it has happened before and continues to repeat itself. Paragraph 2: Last year, the state lost Senator Claire Celsi, a strong advocate for seniors. She pushed bills th

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Hantavirus on a Cruise Ship: Lessons From the Pandemic

A luxury liner in the Atlantic recently faced an outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus, a rodent‑borne virus that has killed three people out of eleven cases linked to the ship. The incident sparked fear and reminded many of the chaos that surrounded COVID‑19, forcing health officials to rethin

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Salt & Potassium: A One‑Year Community Experiment in Japan

In 2021 and 2022, a group of Japanese towns and companies tried a new way to help people eat less salt and more potassium. The project, called PoSPIP, followed 7, 649 adults for a year and split them into two groups. One group received extra help: doctors checked their urine, gave personalized feedb

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May 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

How tiny plastic bits in cow poop could harm beetle families

Scientists tested how plastic pollution in cow dung affects a common beetle species known for cleaning up animal waste. They found that when cow manure contains tiny plastic pieces—even in small amounts—it can seriously harm beetle babies. The beetles’ larvae struggled to survive when exposed to hig

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May 15 2026OPINION

How Safe Is Your Weed? The Real Deal on Mold and Cannabis Testing

Many people worry about moldy cannabis, but most don’t realize how complicated testing and safety rules really are. Reports often focus on one method—like radiation—to make things sound scary. But radiation isn’t some new trick. It’s used every day in food and medicine to kill germs safely. The real

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Pregnant Women with Rare Heart Condition Need Extra Care

Brugada Syndrome is a rare heart issue passed down in families. It can cause dangerous heart rhythms, especially when certain triggers are present. Common triggers include high body temperature, certain medications used in hospitals, and even natural body reactions like strong relaxation responses.

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May 15 2026RELIGION

Buddhism and Power: How Thailand Blends Faith and Authority

Thailand stands out as a unique case where Buddhism isn't just a religion—it’s deeply tied to the country's political structure. The connection goes back centuries, starting when Indian monks first introduced the teachings of the Buddha to the region. Unlike Christianity or Islam, Buddhism doesn’t r

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May 15 2026HEALTH

More teans giving blood in schools could save lives

Malawi needs more blood than it can collect. Right now, the country has nearly 13% less blood than hospitals require. That gap means doctors sometimes delay surgeries or send families scrambling to find donors in emergencies. Schools could be part of the answer. Teenagers make up a big share of Mala

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