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Jun 23 2026HEALTH

How health advice from influencers really shapes our view of weight-loss drugs

People often turn to social media for real-life stories about weight-loss medications. A huge part of that conversation comes from influencers—some with medical training, others sharing personal journeys. Their posts don’t just share opinions; they shape how we see these drugs. But what signals are

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Jun 22 2026HEALTH

Long‑Term Health Risks After Prison

People who have spent time in jail or prison often find that the problems do not end when they walk out of the gates. Recent studies show that being incarcerated can leave a lasting mark on the body, leading to earlier health problems and shorter lives. Researchers examined large national surveys

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Jun 21 2026ART

Chicago’s Most Loved Public Art

People in Chicago often point to the statues of lions outside the art museum when asked about favorite public artworks. Another common pick is a steel sculpture called “Crossing” that sits near the river on Lasalle Street; its form seems to guide pedestrians toward new horizons. A local artist

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Jun 18 2026HEALTH

High‑Insulin Foods and Lifestyle Raise Liver Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

People who have type 2 diabetes often face a serious liver problem called metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD. Scientists wondered whether the way people eat and live could increase that risk because both diabetes and MASLD share similar metabolic issues, such as in

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

Finding Meaning When Life is Tough

People who face serious illnesses often think a lot about life, purpose, and death. Their worries can change from feeling lost to finding new meaning as the disease progresses. By studying a real patient’s story, this piece shows how these thoughts appear and shift over time. The article points out

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Jun 16 2026LIFESTYLE

How to Make Real Connections Without the Fancy Filters

People often chase looks, money and status when they look for a partner. Those qualities may make someone swipe right at first, but research shows they can keep real closeness out of the picture. Scientists say that true bonding comes from how we talk to each other, not from our social media p

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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

AI‑Driven “Vikram Betal” Brings Ancient Tales to Modern Classrooms

Historyverse, part of India’s Collective Studios, has revealed a fresh take on the classic Indian story of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. The new version, called “Vikram Betal, ” will use artificial intelligence to bring the ancient folk tales to life. Birla Open Minds has joined as a knowl

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Jun 14 2026HEALTH

Supportive Cancer Care: A Community Lifeline

People who fight cancer often feel that the battle is just about medicine, but the truth is it touches every part of life. In many rural parts of Maine, patients and their families must learn to cope with this struggle mostly on their own. A different way of caring, called supportive cancer ca

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Jun 14 2026SCIENCE

Who gets seen as the real victim in disputes?

People often twist who counts as the victim in conflicts, and new studies show how this trick changes how outsiders judge both sides. In five separate tests with nearly three thousand participants, researchers gave volunteers short news-style stories where someone was clearly named the victim—or whe

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Jun 13 2026OPINION

What happens to faith when we find out we are not alone?

People have always wondered if we are the only life in the universe. Recent interest in UFOs makes that question feel more real than ever. Governments are sharing more sightings, movies like Spielberg’s latest keep the idea alive, and suddenly, the thought of aliens isn’t just science fiction. But i

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