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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Sweet Drinks, Weak Grip, and Mental Health

In the dense forests of western China an unexpected adventure is happening, A group of young people are struggling. They are known as rural adolescents and they are facing serious issues with their mental health. These issues have been getting worse all over the world. But it's not just

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Health and Human Services Nominee Mixes Up Medicare and Medicaid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently faced tough questions about Medicare and Medicaid during his Senate hearings. Kennedy, President Trump's nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, had a few stumbles. Kennedy struggled to explain the basics of Medicare in front of the Senate Committee on

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

A Consideration of Kennedy's rhetorical balancing act

Picture this, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sitting in front of the Senate Finance Committee, aiming to be the head of health and human services. He is surrounded by people who support him and his past positions on vaccinations. Public health officials, doctors, along with Democrats and even some Republi

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Skepticism Surrounds Kennedy's Senate Hearing

A man was questioned by several politicians about his ideas on healthcare. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked about his plan for America's health. He said that the food system is the main problem. Kennedy was asked about his support for vaccines. He was asked about his stance on vaccines. Kennedy said

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kennedy's Shaky Science: A Clash Over Vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found himself in the hot seat when he appeared in front of the Senate Finance Committee. He was up for a big job, leading the Department of Health and Human Services, and CNN host Jake Tapper had some questions. Tapper wasn't buying Kennedy's claim that he's pro-vacci

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Hand vs. Open: Two Surgical Approaches for Complex Colon Surgery

When faced with tricky colon operations, doctors have a choice: hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy (HALS) or starting with keyhole surgery and possibly switching to open (LCOS). Each method has its pros and cons. HALS uses a small incision for a hand, aiding the laparoscope's cameras. LCOS begins

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

A Doctor's Warning: Vaccine Misinformation Can Kill

In late 2019, a devastating measles outbreak hit the small Pacific island of Samoa. The death toll reached 83, with most victims being young children. Dr. Josh Green, then Hawaii's lieutenant governor and an emergency doctor, quickly organized a team and thousands of vaccine doses to help. Just a fe

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Jan 27 2025WEATHER

Rainy Days Ahead: SoCal Prepares for Heavy Rain

SoCal is bracing for a big rainstorm this weekend. Meteorologists expect it to hit Sunday morning and last till Monday afternoon. The wettest part is predicted for Sunday night. This slow-moving storm is coming from Canada and will dump a lot of rain on areas recently hit by wildfires. Experts warn

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

The Power of NMR and UNRES in Protein Modeling

Scientists have found a new way to use information from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments to help understand the shapes of special proteins. These proteins, called multistate proteins, intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), and proteins with intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs), are

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Cecile Richards: A Life Dedicated to Women's Rights and Progress

Cecile Richards, a prominent figure in the fight for women's rights, passed away at the age of 67 after a battle with brain cancer. Known for her leadership at Planned Parenthood, Richards left a lasting impact on reproductive healthcare and politics. Her mother, Ann Richards, was a political legend

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