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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Teachers in Marblehead Strike: Schools Closed for 3rd Day

Teachers in Marblehead are continuing their strike, leading to the third day of school closures. Jonathan Heller, co-president of the Marblehead Education Association, said the town wants quality schools and can afford them. He believes voters would support a property tax increase to fund better wag

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Religious Worship and Mental Health: The COVID-19 Impact

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK, religious services stopped happening in person. Instead of gathering together, worshippers had to follow strict rules like social distancing, wearing masks, and not singing. This was all part of trying to stop the virus from spreading. Scientists wanted to find

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Upcoming Handheld: A Long Wait Ahead

Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Gaming, has spilled the beans on an upcoming Xbox handheld device. But don't get too excited, as it might take a few years before we see it on store shelves. In a chat with Bloomberg, Spencer hinted that the company is in the early stages of developing a handheld

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

The Evolution of Capsulorhexis: Why It's Still King

Ever wondered why some things stick around longer than others? In the world of cataract surgery, one technique has been a real keeper. We're talking about Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis, or CCC for short. This method of cutting the lens's outer layer has been the go-to choice for surgeons for

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Older Adults and Kidney Health: The SCOPE Study

Imagine you're an older adult dealing with kidney problems. You might wonder how much it costs to manage this condition. That's exactly what the SCOPE study explored. This international project looked into the expenses tied to chronic kidney disease (CKD) among seniors. Instead of focusing on one co

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Predicting Hospital Deaths: How QTc Interval Matters in Heart Attack Patients

Predicting who might die in the hospital is a big deal. Doctors have been using different systems to figure this out for years. Now, they're also using machines and computers to help. This study looked at how well these computer models work when they consider a specific heart rhythm measurement call

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Nov 14 2024SPORTS

Why Is Carlos Alcaraz Wearing a Pink Strip?

Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish tennis sensation, is in Turin for the ATP Finals. He's won big this season, but now he's fighting a familiar foe: his health. Alcaraz started his campaign with a loss to Casper Ruud, but he bounced back with a win over Alexander Rublev. During his matches, he'

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Unveiling a New Way to Read Methylated DNA

Did you know that your DNA has extra letters that tell genes when to speak up or stay quiet? One of these special letters is called 5-methyldeoxycytidine, or mdC for short. Where and how often mdC shows up in your DNA can tell a big story about whether certain genes are being turned on or off. This

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Surprise: China Isn't as Tech-Backward as You Think

You might be shocked to hear this, but China is not trailing as far behind the West in tech as some people may believe. Brad Smith, the president of Microsoft, has shared his insights after visiting the country. He was impressed by the rapid advancements China has made in technology. So, what's the

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Understanding RSV Hospitalizations in Adults: A Look at the Pre-Vaccine Era

You might think of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as a kids' thing, but adults aren't off the hook. Before the RSV vaccine came along, we didn't have a clear picture of how many adults were hospitalized because of it. Let's dive in and see what we've learned. Between October 2016 and September 2

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