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Apr 13 2025HEALTH

Africa's Growing Clarithromycin Resistance Problem

In Africa, a significant number of people are grappling with a bacterial infection called Helicobacter pylori. In 2022, over half of adults and nearly half of children were affected by this infection. The real concern is that many of these infections are resistant to a common antibiotic called clari

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

Florida Schools Team Up with ICE: What Does This Mean for Students?

In Florida, several major universities have decided to team up with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This move is part of a bigger plan by state leaders to support the federal government's efforts to tighten immigration rules. The University of Florida was one of the first to sign a deal known

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Apr 12 2025BUSINESS

The Evolving Fate of South Carolina's Textile Legacy

The landscape of South Carolina's Upstate region has changed drastically since the 1970s. Back then, it was famous for its textile industry. The cities of Union, Spartanburg, and Greenville were bustling hubs. Trains were constantly moving, carrying materials to and fro. The mills were tall, standin

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

A New Era of Scrutiny for the FDA?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary, recently spoke to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff. He did not hold back. He accused the FDA of being too close to the industries it is supposed to regulate. He even called the FDA a "puppet" for these industries. This was his first big talk

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

How the Pandemic Changed Doctor Visits for Epilepsy Patients

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to healthcare. One significant shift was the way doctors kept track of patient visits. This was especially true for people dealing with epilepsy. During the pandemic, many routine visits were disrupted. This made it hard for doctors to keep up with their pa

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Apr 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Michelle Obama: Choosing Herself and Speaking Her Truth

Michelle Obama has always been a strong figure in the public eye. She has two kids and has faced a lot of attention in recent months. People have talked about her not attending certain big events. They have also talked about rumors of trouble in her marriage. But Michelle has a clear message for eve

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Apr 12 2025OPINION

New York's Helicopter Dangers: Why Are We Still Flying These Old Birds?

The Hudson River saw another tragic helicopter crash on Thursday. This time, a tourist chopper went down, taking the lives of a pilot and a Spanish family of five. This incident was not a surprise to those who have been advocating for stricter regulations on helicopter tourism in New York City. The

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

The Smart Way to Save Lives in War Zones

In the world of military medicine, there is a clever strategy known as reverse triage. This method is not as well-known as traditional triage. But it is just as important. It is used to save lives in chaotic and dangerous situations. The idea is to send the most critical patients away from the dange

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Weight Shifts and Brain Health

Understanding how weight changes over time can be crucial for brain health. Many studies have shown that being overweight in midlife can lead to thinking problems later on. However, there is a gap in knowledge about how weight changes from early adulthood to midlife impact cognitive decline. This

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Apr 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unseen Pollution Patterns

The hidden connections between pollutants in landfill waste, nearby water, and the base layer were brought to light using a special tool called Ball Mapper. This tool is not your average data analyzer. It dives deep into the data to find patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. It is a topologica

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