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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Talking About Race: What Doctors and Parents Think

In the United States, conversations about race and racism are often avoided during routine check-ups for kids. This is despite the fact that these topics can greatly affect a child's health and overall well-being. There's a lot of uncertainty about whether families want to have these conversations w

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Ghana's Youth: Navigating Sexual Health Challenges

Ghana is home to a large number of young people. This makes it crucial to focus on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). This is a big part of the global health goals. These goals aim to make sure everyone has access to good healthcare. In Africa, it is especially important to improve AS

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

The Scientist Behind the Abortion Pill's Legacy

A renowned French scientist, Étienne-Émile Baulieu, passed away at 98 in his Paris home. He was a pioneer in hormone research and is best known for creating the abortion pill. His wife, Simone Harari Baulieu, shared the news on social media. The abortion pill, known as RU-486 or mifepristone, was

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May 31 2025EDUCATION

Chicago's Charter Schools: A New Era of Renewals and Challenges

The Chicago Board of Education recently made a significant decision regarding charter schools. They renewed the contracts of 16 charter schools that were set to expire at the end of June. This decision came after a revised evaluation process that considered four key factors: academic performance, fi

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May 31 2025BUSINESS

China's Resource Tax Law: A Spark for Greener Businesses?

China is a massive player in the energy game. It is both the biggest energy producer and consumer on the planet. So, when it comes to sustainable development, China's moves matter a lot. In 2019, the Chinese government introduced the Resource Tax Law (RTL). This law aims to boost energy efficiency a

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May 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Women of And Just Like That. . . Embrace Real Life

The third season of "And Just Like That. . . " has found its voice. It's not trying to please everyone. Instead, it's focused on telling real stories. The show is about women in their fifties who are still growing and changing. They are dealing with complex identities and experiences. The queerness

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May 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Shift: Handheld Gaming Takes a Backseat

Microsoft has been toying with the idea of a portable gaming device for quite some time. Rumors have been swirling for years about a potential Xbox handheld console. However, it seems that Microsoft has decided to hit the pause button on this project, at least for the time being. Instead, the com

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May 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Buttonless Future: A Closer Look

Apple has long been fascinated by the idea of a buttonless iPhone. This concept was first explored during the time of Jony Ive. The company experimented with various models but ultimately decided against it. This decision was made even after Ive's departure. The idea of a buttonless iPhone with soli

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May 30 2025EDUCATION

Young Latinx Farmworkers: Their Views on Society and Civic Life

The daily grind of young Latinx farmworkers in North Carolina is tough. Many of these kids are between 11 and 19 years old. They have strong beliefs about fairness in society. They also feel connected to their communities and believe they can make a difference. This is interesting because they a

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May 30 2025HEALTH

The Rise of Young Heart Experts: A Decade in Review

The Heart Failure Association (HFA) Young initiative has been around for 10 years. It's a group for HFA members who are under 40. These members are doctors, scientists, nurses, and other health professionals. The group's main goal is to help the next generation of heart failure specialists grow. The

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