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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Spotlight on Vaccine Safety: Can combo models help?

COVID-19 vaccines are being used in many countries. People are very careful when it comes to safety. Literally billions of text reports about VAE's are being collected from social media and VAERS. One way to understand what is being said is to use large language models (LLMs) that can understand c

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Russia nearing Donbas conquest? Putin claims another win?

Tensions are boiling in eastern Ukraine's industrial Donbas region, currently the focus of Russia's relentless attacks, intensifying the quest to conquer it. As Russia rages on, the finger points toward big changes - Ukrainian officials stayed mum on Russia's Friday announcement of seizing cont

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Birth Decline: Putin's Russia Faces a Serious Problem

The baby count in Russia plunged to alarming lows under Putin's presidency. The Russian government now faces a stark issue: the country's birth rate hit its lowest point since 2000. This drop is a big concern for Russia's future. Experts say Russia needs more babies to keep its population ste

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

The Peril of Rebuilding in Gaza: Hunger and Chaos in Fragile Peace Times

Gaza’s people are finally catching a break, worried frowns may relax because it looks really bad. Infiltrations of basic necessities into the area have stepped up – around 12, 600 trucks, to be precise. But many people are still hungry, tensions run high, and the ceiling of safety is low. I

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Brain Boost: How Nimodipine Fights Cognitive Loss in Rats

In the world of medical research, scientists have been looking for ways to tackle the devastating effects of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This type of stroke can cause severe cognitive and neurological issues, and often has a high short-term mortality rate. Nimodipine (NDP) is a drug that has show

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering Secrets of Asia's Biggest Opencast Coal Mine

Somewhere deep in Tamil Nadu, India, there's a spot called Neyveli. The place got a sparse investigation, into a peculiar energy source. The curiosity extended to the makeup of its deposits. Their hunt took them to discover fossils. It was that they wanted to know what som

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Feb 09 2025BUSINESS

Downtown Coeur d'Alene: A Hot Spot for Businesses

Coeur d'Alene’s downtown area is buzzing with activity. It’s not just the lake or the resort drawing people in anymore. The real attraction is the thriving businesses that have made this place their home. Kareen Link, a local entrepreneur, opened Tiffany Blue, a women's clothing boutique, way back

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Hepatitis C: Peers vs. Traditional Care

Imagine this: You live in a remote area, far from big hospitals. You're dealing with both opioid problems and hepatitis C. What's the best way to get treatment? Traditional methods can be tough to access, especially in rural places. So, researchers in Oregon decided to test something new. They wante

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Tradition: Questioning Chhaupadi Practices in Nepal

Have you ever heard about a tradition where women and girls are sent away from their homes during their monthly periods? This is not a myth, but a reality in some parts of Nepal. This practice, known as Chhaupadi, is prevalent in the Western region of Nepal. Imagine being forced to live in

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Breathe Easy: Can a Simple Breath Test Check Asthma?

Asthma treatment involves regular check-ups using various methods. One of these methods is a simple and non-invasive tool known as the Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO). This tool is administered through a device that measures the amount of nitric oxide in the breath. But can this breath test b

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