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Dec 28 2024OPINION

Heartfelt Stories That Spark Connections

Opinion pieces often serve as a mirror to our hearts. They help us understand different perspectives and emotions. Let's dive into some powerful stories shared by contributors. In January, David McGrath penned a tale about his sister Nancy and her husband Jay, who are both cancer survivors. They fou

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Fighting Autism: AI's Dandelion-Inspired Solution

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a brain condition that affects how people act, interact, and think. There's no cure, which makes early detection crucial. Doctors look at kids' behaviors and history to spot it, but it's tough. The face can show brain signs, so facial features are a handy tool. AI c

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed Diabetes Care for Ethnic Minorities: A Closer Look

You might think the COVID-19 pandemic just affected how we catch colds. But it also shook up how people with diabetes get care, especially ethnic minorities. This study took a good look at how the pandemic changed things like controlling diabetes and using online or phone appointments. They wanted t

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Switching Medications: How Tofacitinib Works for Psoriatic Arthritis

Everyone's body responds differently to treatments. For people with psoriatic arthritis, switching from one medication to another can sometimes be a tricky business. But what if you could switch straight from one drug to another without any hiccups? That's what researchers found out about a medicati

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

BYU Players Eyeing Historic Marks in Alamo Bowl Showdown

Get ready for some history-making plays at the Alamo Bowl! Brigham Young University's football team is set to face off against Colorado this Saturday, and several players are just a few yards or points away from breaking records. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff is closing in on a huge milestone. If he th

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

Unlocking Black History: Florida Students Learn Beyond School Walls

Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Flor

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

The Battle Against Insurance Delays in Cancer Care

Have you ever wondered why insurance companies make it so hard for cancer patients to get the care they need? Many doctors and patients are frustrated because insurance companies often deny or delay treatments and tests. This can be life-threatening for people fighting cancer. Dr. Debra Patt, a can

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Dec 27 2024WEATHER

Slow Down, It's Going to Rain: Expect Delays on Highways This Weekend

Listen up, everyone! This weekend is going to be wet and busy on the highways. The weather folks are saying we could get over three inches of rain from Friday to Sunday night. So, buckle up for slower drives, especially on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Don't worry about ice; it'll be pretty war

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Monitoring Infliximab for Ulcerative Colitis: Is It Worth the Cost?

Managing ulcerative colitis (UC) often involves using a drug called infliximab (IFX). But should doctors track the drug's levels in the body (a process known as therapeutic drug monitoring, or TDM) to improve outcomes? The answer isn't clear-cut; TDM might provide better results, but is it cost-effe

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Psoriasis Treatment: Age and BMI Matter

Did you know that age and body mass index (BMI) could play a significant role in how well a psoriasis treatment works? A recent study looked into a medication called deucravacitinib, a type of drug that blocks certain proteins in the body. This study wanted to find out what factors might make some p

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