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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Exercise and Heart Health: A Different Approach

Imagine you're living with a heart condition like stable angina. Now, picture how exercise could help. Researchers at Hebei Sport University created a unique exercise program for those dealing with coronary heart disease. They wanted to see if it could make a difference. The study included patients

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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water and Health: A Tale of Radar vs. Optical in India's Monsoon

Surface water is crucial for understanding and predicting disease spread, especially in monsoon-affected regions like India’s Western Ghats. Before the arrival of Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) missions, optical remote sensing was used to map water availability. However, cloud cover often

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Winter Weather: How It Affects Your Health and What to Watch Out For

Winter isn't just about snow and cozy fires. It also brings some health risks you should know about. Dr. Steve Dorsey from the Cleveland Clinic says icy sidewalks are a big problem, leading to many falls. Shoveling snow can be tough on your heart, too. Cold weather can weaken your immune system, mak

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

The Timing of Female Circumcision in Ethiopia: A Deeper Look

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a worldwide health issue. It's a non-medical practice that involves removing parts of the female genitalia. To understand the factors influencing when girls undergo FGM, researchers in Ethiopia analyzed data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (ED

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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Fishy Turnaround: How England's Rivers Got Healthier

Fish populations in England's rivers have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past four decades. Once struggling due to water pollution and changes in land use, these aquatic creatures have shown remarkable improvements. Scientists looked at data from 16, 124 surveys at 1180 sites across England,

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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution: Can a Cap-and-Trade System Really Help?

You know how plastic is everywhere and causing big problems? One idea to solve this is a cap-and-trade system, or CAT for short. This system has been used before to manage water and reduce carbon emissions. It works by setting a limit, or cap, on the amount of something, like plastic, that can be pr

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Iron in Graphene: Mysterious Transformations Unveiled

Scientists have been buzzing about sticking metal chlorides, especially iron chlorides, into graphite structures. Why? It shields these 2D magnetic systems from the outside world and changes their magnetic, electronic, and optical properties. But hold on, intercalation can cause or reveal defects. T

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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Snow Days in South Carolina: How Schools Handle Extreme Weather

South Carolina schools have been relying on e-learning days to keep students engaged during winter storms. But did you know these days are limited? Every school year, districts can only use five e-learning days. This week’s snowstorm means some schools are running out of options to make up for misse

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Weather's Impact on the PGA Tour: When Mother Nature Steps In

The PGA Tour has seen its fair share of weather disruptions over the years. From delayed rounds to postponed tournaments, extreme weather conditions have often forced players and fans to adapt. Let's take a look at five notable times when weather played a significant role in the tour. One such inst

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Helping Local Businesses Bounce Back: A Look at Baton Rouge

Small and big businesses in Baton Rouge have been closed due to the recent snow and ice, but now that the weather is getting better, they're getting back to work. Mia Monet from 2une In visited SoLou, a local restaurant, to chat about how businesses are recovering and getting ready for Winter Restau

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