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Apr 06 2025SPORTS

A Boxing Legend's Fight Beyond the Ring

Donald Curry, a name that echoes through the halls of boxing history, is currently facing a tough battle outside the ring. At 63, Curry, once known as the "Lone Star Cobra, " is grappling with Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES), a condition stemming from repeated head injuries sustained during

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Apr 06 2025BUSINESS

North Texas Health Care: A New Deal Brings Relief

A significant development has taken place in the world of health care in North Texas. Two major health systems and a large insurance provider have finally reached an agreement after months of negotiations. This new deal brings a sense of relief to thousands of people who were left in limbo when thei

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Apr 06 2025HEALTH

Surgery for Kids with Hidden Epilepsy

Epilepsy in kids can be tough to handle, especially when medicines don't work and scans show nothing unusual. Doctors often turn to fancy tests like PET, SPECT, and ECOG to find where the seizures start. These tests can be pricey and hard to find, making things even harder in places with fewer resou

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Apr 05 2025HEALTH

Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer: The Rural-Urban Divide in Africa

In Africa, liver cancer is a big problem. It is often linked to hepatitis B. This virus is very common in sub-Saharan Africa. It is the main cause of liver cancer in this region. There are differences in cancer rates between rural and urban areas. This is true in many parts of the world. However, n

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Apr 05 2025SCIENCE

The Two Faces of BAX: Unraveling Its Membrane Interactions

BAX is a crucial player in the Bcl-2 family, known for its role in initiating cell death. Its job is to punch holes in the outer layer of mitochondria, which is a big step in the process of apoptosis, or programmed cell death. But how does BAX know when and where to strike? It turns out, there are t

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Apr 05 2025HEALTH

How Nurses in Taiwan Boosted Their Skills with a Clever Training Trick

In Taiwan, a smart training method was tested. This method aimed to boost nurses' know-how on a special kind of wound care. The focus was on negative-pressure wound therapy, often shortened to NPWT. This therapy uses a vacuum to help heal wounds faster. It is often used after surgery. The training

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Apr 05 2025HEALTH

The Silent Language Specialists: Bridging the Gap for Deaf Children

In the United States, a significant number of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students. About 40% of SLPs in schools regularly assist these students. However, there is a notable absence of clear guidelines. These guidelines should outline the minimum qual

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Apr 05 2025SCIENCE

Frogs' Timing Tricks: Why Some Females Lead the Way

In the world of frogs, timing is everything. Especially for the Japanese headwater frog, Rana sakuraii. This species has a unique pattern of movement and mating. It all starts in the fall. Females of this species are the first to move towards their breeding grounds. This behavior is known as au

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Apr 04 2025SPORTS

The Patriots' Draft Day Dilemmas

The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the New England Patriots are in the spotlight. Instead of the usual questions, let's dive into some mock drafts submitted by fans. These drafts offer a mix of prospects, trades, and scenarios that could shape the Patriots' future. The Patriots have

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Apr 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Threat to Pufferfish Farms

The world of fish farming is no stranger to problems. One major issue is the rise of various diseases that can wipe out entire populations of fish. This is a big deal for the industry. One such disease has been causing trouble for the Obscure Pufferfish Takifugu obscurus. A recent outbreak on a farm

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