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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Healthy Eating Gone Wrong: The Hidden Dangers of Orthorexia

Ever noticed someone who seems a bit too obsessed with eating healthy? They might be struggling with orthorexia, an eating disorder that's becoming more common. This condition involves an unhealthy fixation on consuming only "healthy" foods, which can lead to serious problems. People with orthorexi

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Bees Built Homes in Ancient Owl Leftovers

Deep inside a cave, a peculiar story unfolded. Giant owls, with their big eyes and even bigger appetites, left behind a mess. They ate their prey and then spat out bone pellets. These pellets created a cozy spot for bees. Scientists found something strange in the cave. They saw odd shapes in the tee

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

The Confidence Conundrum: Is It a Personality Trait?

People often think they're better at things than they really are. But is this overconfidence just a random thing, or is it part of who they are? To find out, two teams of researchers teamed up and agreed on some tests. They even planned their analyses and predictions before collecting any data. The

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

A Bright Mind in Science: Remembering Nuno Loureiro

Nuno Loureiro, a standout figure in the world of physics and fusion science, has passed away at the age of 47. He was more than just a professor at MIT; he was a visionary who pushed the boundaries of plasma science and fusion technology. Loureiro's work was all about making fusion energy a reality

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Dec 17 2025SPORTS

Stanford Football's 2026 Season: What's New and What's Next

Stanford's football team has some big changes coming up for the 2026 season. The ACC, which Stanford joined a couple of years ago, has decided to play nine conference games instead of the usual eight. This means Stanford and 11 other ACC teams will have a busier schedule. The other five teams will h

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Dec 17 2025CELEBRITIES

The Ketamine Connection: A Doctor's Light Sentence

A doctor involved in providing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his tragic death received a relatively lenient sentence. Dr. Mark Chavez, aged 55, was ordered to spend eight months under house arrest and three years on supervised release. This decision came after Chavez admitted his role in th

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Listening to Nature and Babies: How Noise Affects Sound Studies

Studying sounds in nature and from babies is super important. It helps in protecting wildlife and keeping newborns healthy. But, there's a big problem: noise. Background noise can mess up the data. This makes it hard to use this data for real-world problems. Scientists have been working on ways to

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Who Will Lead the Fed? Trump's Tough Call

Kevin Hassett, the head of the National Economic Council, is in the running to become the next Federal Reserve chair. But not everyone in the Trump administration is convinced he's the right fit. Some officials privately question his effectiveness, suggesting he might not be up to the task of replac

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Dec 17 2025CELEBRITIES

The Ketamine Crisis: A Star's Struggle and the Doctors Who Failed Him

Matthew Perry's tragic death in 2023 brought to light a dark side of the entertainment industry and the medical field. The actor, known for his role in "Friends, " had been battling substance abuse for years. His struggle with addiction led him to seek ketamine, a powerful sedative, for treatment of

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

How Smartphone Apps Can Help You Stick to Your Meds

Taking medicine as prescribed is super important, but it's not always easy. That's where smartphone apps come in. They can help remind you and track your progress. But not all apps are created equal. Some are better than others at meeting what users really need. There are tons of these apps out the

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