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Feb 04 2025FINANCE

Healthy Snack Moves for PepsiCo

Getting healthier to you may sound like something of a chore. Here's a different take on this idea: Let's talk about how some companies, like PepsiCo, are navigating the rising tide of health-conscious consumers and inflation at the same time. One big area to get heads around is the decrea

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Websites Vanish: Your Health Info Could Vanish Under Trump

Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Battling for America’s Soul: The Rise of Russell Vought

Russell Vought, a prominent figure in US politics, sees things in black and white. He believes the country is in the grip of a Marxist takeover and that the Biden administration is weaponizing government agencies. He has called out the FBI for labeling concerned parents as domestic terrorists and th

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

The Salt Substitute From The Sea

Too much sodium has health risks. This has pushed researchers to look for alternatives. One interesting option? Peptides from oysters. These tiny protein pieces can create a tasty umami flavor without all the sodium. Researchers looked at three of them: PQFAPEED, EEHPVLLTEA and DQAIPNKPE

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Opioids After Joint Surgery: What Doctors Think vs. What They Do

Doctors who perform joint replacement surgeries have been trying to figure out the best way to manage pain after the procedure. One big question is how many painkillers should they prescribe to patients when they leave the hospital? The truth is, there's often a big gap between what doctors think t

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Buprenorphine: How easy is it to get this life-saving treatment in Philadelphia?

Imagine needing help to overcome opioid addiction and living in Philadelphia. Would you know where to easily find treatment? Philadelphia has special rules to make it easier for people to access buprenorphine, a medication that can help with opioid addiction. Researchers wanted to

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Why We Enjoy Exploring Dark Themes in Art

Do you ever wonder why we are drawn to dark themes in art? Why is it easier to stare at a painting of a sad moment in history then to look at a photograph of the same moment. Art has a special way of making us want to explore difficult topics. It's funny how often art and pessimism go tog

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Feb 03 2025HEALTH

Why Your Doc Might Be Pushy About Birth Control—and Why That's a Problem

Imagine going to the doctor for advice on birth control. What if the doctor pushed you into alternative remedies against your wishes? When a healthcare provider gives pressure either applying or shying away from contraception usage, that's called contraceptive coercion. In 2023, isn't it a

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Tinnitus: Why Different Brain Tests Don't Always Agree

Tinnitus is a condition where people hear sounds without any external noise. In the search for solutions, scientists have been using brain tests to see how sound is processed. Two brain tests were put under the microscope. Studies on brain tests known as cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs)

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Solar System's Deciduous Cells in Movie

In gestational implantation, endometrium stromal cells are the real VIPs. These cells need to be receptive and ready, especially for human conception. Something called SHP2, a protein, is highly present in these decidualized cells. Its role here? Making the cells that line the uterus receptive to im

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