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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Beliefs and Behaviors: How Religion Affects Earthquake Victims

Earthquakes leave a deep mark, touching all aspects of life. When disaster strikes, victims often search for something to hold onto. For many, that comfort comes from their faith. A recent study in Turkey looked into this connection by exploring how religious health fatalism—a belief that illness an

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Unveiling Hidden Truths: Exploring Men's SRH in the MENA Region

Hey there, let's talk about something important but rarely talked about: men's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It turns out, culture plays a huge role in how men think about and take care of their SRH. But guess what? No one had really studied this be

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Hollywood Community Faces Wildfire Havoc

Los Angeles is grappling with several wildfires, affecting many big-name stars. Talk show host Ricki Lake shared on Instagram that she lost her “dream home. ” “It’s all gone, ” she wrote, expressing grief over her three-year-old wedding venue. Sandra Lee, a celebrity chef, also lost her house in the

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Silicates: A New Weapon Against Citrus Diseases

The citrus industry is under threat from various post-harvest diseases, including green mold, sour rot, and blue mold. These diseases are caused by pesky fungi like Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum, among others. The problem? Traditional fungicides harm the environment. So, scientists

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Big Loss, Big Gain: How Xbox Game Pass Impacts Developers

When Xbox introduced Game Pass in 2017, offering players a vast library of games for a monthly fee, it seemed like a dream come true. But for game developers, the story isn't as sweet. According to industry expert Christopher Dring, games on Game Pass might lose up to 80% of their regular sales on X

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Cooper Flagg's Late Surge Saves Duke's Day

Imagine this: you're watching a basketball game, and your team is struggling. Then, out of nowhere, one player steps up and turns the tide. That's exactly what happened when Cooper Flagg took over in the second half for Duke. His comeback shows just how much one person can change the outcome of a ga

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Switching Foot Strikes: How It Shakes Up Your Run

You might think changing your foot strike while running is just about finding what feels right. But it turns out, it can also affect how much load your body takes. A study dove into this topic, observing how switching to a different foot strike impacts the load your body feels. Researchers had 27 yo

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Jan 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Service Max Removes The West Wing

Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, has proven that nothing lasts forever. Even popular shows like The West Wing, which aired from 1999 to 2006, are not safe from being removed. This drama, created by Aaron Sorkin, was a huge hit and won 26 Emmy Awards. It was known for its uniqu

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

UV Light: New Weapons Against Viruses

Did you know that ultraviolet (UV) light can be a powerful tool in fighting viruses? Scientists have been exploring different wavelengths of UV-C light to find safer and more environmentally friendly ways to prevent viral infections. For example, far-UV-C radiation with a wavelength of 233 nm can ki

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Jan 08 2025FINANCE

Risk Patterns in Crypto: Pandemic's Unexpected Shift

Ever thought about how risks move around in the cryptocurrency market? Before the pandemic, it was like a steady dance, with some risks getting absorbed and others gently echoing. But when the pandemic came, everything changed – it became a wild, fast-paced dance. Researchers studied this change us

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