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Oct 28 2024HEALTH

Cannabis During Pregnancy: The Childhood Impact

You might have heard that smoking or eating cannabis while pregnant is not a good idea. Well, new research from Nationwide Children's Hospital is shedding even more light on why it's important to avoid cannabis during pregnancy. They found that kids who were exposed to cannabis before birth had a to

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Oct 28 2024ENVIRONMENT

Deer Disease Alert: CWD Found in New York Facility

Recently, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a facility located in the state's Region 6 area. This disease affects the brains and nervous systems of deer, elk, and moose. The infected sample was discovered during routine t

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Oct 27 2024SPORTS

Youngest Eight-Thousander Conqueror Aims for More

Nima Sherpa, an 18-year-old Nepalese climber, recently became the youngest person to scale all 14 of the world's highest peaks. Despite this impressive feat, Nima isn't slowing down. He plans to summit Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain, in winter without extra oxygen or ropes, an unprecedented ch

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Oct 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Borderlands Fans Rally Behind Caleb's Fight and Fundraiser

Caleb McAlpine, a devoted Borderlands fan, found himself in a tough battle—a serious health diagnosis with time running short. He dreamed of playing the next Borderlands game, so he shared his story online. Gearbox Software, the game's creators, stepped in to help, but the Borderlands community didn

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Oct 27 2024FINANCE

Nasdaq Reaches Peak

The Nasdaq stock market hit its highest value ever. This milestone is significant because it shows investor confidence in tech and growth companies. The rise was driven by big tech stocks like Apple and Amazon, which have performed exceptionally well in recent times. Investors might wonder if this

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Oct 26 2024HEALTH

Apple's Secret Health App for Pre-Diabetics

Apple has been quietly working on a health app aimed at people who might be at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. This app, which was tested internally with employees, helps users track their blood sugar levels and figure out what foods affect them the most. The app isn't available to the public ye

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Oct 26 2024EDUCATION

A Special Place for Kids: Victoria's Place

Meet Melanie Ray, a mom who wanted to make a difference for kids like her daughter, Victoria. Victoria has Down syndrome and autism, and Melanie saw a need for a safe space where kids with special needs could have fun and make friends. So, she started Victoria's Place in 2018. At Victoria's Place,

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Oct 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming Wish Comes True: Gamers Help Terminal Patient Play Upcoming Game Early

Meet Caleb McAlpine, a huge Borderlands fan who recently got some devastating news. Doctors told him he has terminal cancer, with only a year or two left to live. This left Caleb wondering if he'd ever get to play the upcoming Borderlands 4, which isn't set to release until 2025. So, Caleb took to

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Oct 26 2024HEALTH

Breast Cancer in the Latino Community: A Different Battle

Breast cancer is a serious issue, and in Texas, it's the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Unfortunately, according to Dr. Eduardo Valdes of Suvida Healthcare in Dallas, when it hits the Latino community, things get even tougher. You see, while Hispanic women overall have lower rate

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Oct 26 2024HEALTH

Innovation Spotlight: Healthcare's Big Ideas Get a Chance to Shine

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) is launching an exciting new event called Discovery Den. Think of it as a health-care version of Dragon's Den, where professionals can pitch ideas to improve patient care. Three finalists from Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will present their i

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