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Jun 22 2025WEATHER

Kingston and Surroundings Braces for Scorching Week

A significant heatwave is on its way to Eastern Ontario, with Kingston and nearby areas like Odessa and Frontenac Islands in the bullseye. Starting Sunday afternoon, residents can expect a sharp increase in temperature and humidity, making it feel much hotter than it actually is. This heatwave is ex

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Jun 22 2025SCIENCE

Slippery Surfaces: The Future of Bioarrays

The world of material science is always looking for new ways to create surfaces that repel liquids and resist biofouling. One exciting development is the creation of slippery surfaces with liquid-like polymer brushes. These surfaces are unique because they can repel all kinds of liquids and resist t

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

The State of Back Surgery Recovery in the UK

In the UK, there is a strong push for rehabilitation following planned back surgeries. However, the actual extent of this support is unclear. A recent effort aimed to shed light on this by investigating how physiotherapists handle recovery before, during, and after specific types of back operations.

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

Comparing Two Lung Cancer Treatments

Two treatments, sotorasib and adagrasib, have received approval in the USA and Europe for tackling advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. This type of cancer is marked by a specific mutation known as KRAS G12C. Since these treatments have not been directly compared in clinical trials, re

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

How Well Do Health Workers Understand Diabetes Nutrition?

Diabetes is a big deal. It's a chronic condition that affects millions of people. Managing it well can be tough. One key part of managing diabetes is nutrition. This is where medical nutrition therapy comes in. It's a fancy term for using food as medicine. A recent study looked at how well heal

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

BRCA Testing: A Game-Changer in Breast Cancer Care

Breast cancer treatment has seen a significant shift with the introduction of PARP inhibitors. This change has brought mainstreaming cancer genetics into the spotlight. This approach uses genetic information to predict how well a patient will respond to treatment. As a result, the criteria for BRCA

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

How Ready Are Health Workers to Help Pregnant Women Facing Abuse?

Health workers in the Western Pacific Region face a big challenge. They need to be ready to help pregnant women who are being hurt by their partners. This is a serious problem that affects many people. It's not just a personal issue; it's a big public health concern. The harm caused by this abuse is

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

Helping Athletes Return to Sport After ACL Surgery

The journey back to full fitness after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is not just about physical healing. The mind plays a huge role too. This is why a tool was created to help athletes who speak Traditional Chinese. It's called the ACL-RSI-TC. This tool was designed to help peop

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Iran, Israel, and the US Dance on a Powder Keg

The Middle East is on edge. Iran has issued a stern warning to the US. If America joins Israel in attacks, it would be a grave mistake. This threat came from a high-ranking Iranian official. He spoke in Istanbul at a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. This gathering happened after I

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Jun 21 2025CRIME

A Minnesota Man's Dark Plan

A man is now in custody after a shocking series of events. This man, Vance Boelter, is accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. The shootings happened in the early hours of June 14. Boelter is now facing serious charges. Boelter was a "prepper. " This means he was someone who

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