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May 09 2025HEALTH

Avoiding the Dragon: A Look at Recent Restaurant Inspections

There is a Chinese eatery in Colorado Springs that has been struggling with health inspections. Dragon King, located at the intersection of Powers and Galley, has failed four times in a row. This is not a game, but a real-life situation that poses health risks to customers. The most recent inspecti

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May 09 2025HEALTH

Brain Waves and Trauma: How Past Hurts Affect Teenagers' Decision Making

Adolescence is a tough time for everyone. But for teens who have gone through complex childhood trauma, it can be even harder. Complex childhood trauma, or CCT, is when a kid faces repeated and prolonged bad experiences. This can mess with their brain development, making it tougher for them to handl

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May 09 2025HEALTH

How Neighbourhoods and Care Homes Can Work Together

In the Netherlands, there is a growing need for long-term care. This is due to an aging population and a lack of staff. However, there is a way to ease this pressure. The solution might be closer than one thinks. It lies in the social networks that already exist within care facilities and their loca

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May 09 2025HEALTH

Why Blood Sugar Monitoring Matters

Managing type 2 diabetes is no easy task. It can lead to serious health problems, such as heart issues, kidney failure, and even vision loss. That's why keeping track of blood sugar levels is so crucial. This is where continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) comes into play. These devices track blood sug

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May 08 2025HEALTH

Understanding Gout's Tough Cases in the US

Gout's toughest cases are a big headache for doctors and patients. These cases are called chronic refractory gout. It's when gout flares up often and doesn't get better with usual treatments. The goal is to keep urate levels in the blood below 6. 0 mg/dL. But for some people, this is a real struggle

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May 08 2025LIFESTYLE

Manitou Springs Expands Creek Walk Trail with New Funding

The town of Manitou Springs is buzzing with excitement as they have just secured a significant grant to continue the expansion of their popular Creek Walk trail. This trail, which runs alongside Manitou Avenue and Fountain Creek, is set to get a major boost with a quarter-of-a-million-dollar grant f

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May 08 2025HEALTH

Understanding Dignity in South African Palliative Care

In South Africa, patients with advanced illnesses often find themselves in primary palliative care. This care aims to be holistic and patient-centered. It should also be compassionate and respect the patient's experiences. However, there is a big gap in understanding what dignity means to these pati

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

How Learning Changes How We See Faces

Familiarity with faces can greatly affect how we recognize them. This is because our brains store faces in a sort of mental "face space. " When we see a face often, it changes how we see it and how we compare it to other faces. But how exactly does this happen? Researchers looked into this by condu

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

Speedy Memories: The Surprising Truth About How We Recall

In the world of memory studies, there's a curious twist. When people are asked to judge if they "remember" or just "know" something, the "remember" responses are often quicker. This might seem odd, as "remember" is supposed to be slow and thoughtful, while "know" should be fast and automatic. Some e

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May 08 2025HEALTH

Brain Waves and Smart Chips: A New Way to Track Seizures

The world of medical tech is always looking for better ways to handle conditions like epilepsy. One big hurdle is creating wearable devices that can keep an eye on brain activity for long periods. These devices need to be smart, efficient, and always ready to go. That's where brain-inspired spiking

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