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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Helping Kids Stay Calm During Heart Check-Ups

In the bustling world of pediatric emergency care, kids often face more than just physical discomfort. Fear and anxiety can strike during even the simplest of procedures, like an electrocardiogram (ECG). ECG is a painless test that measures the heart's electrical activity. It's a vital tool for d

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Doctors on the Move: Where OBGYNs Choose to Work

The Dobbs decision has shaken up the world of obstetrics and gynecology. It’s not just about the politics. It’s about where doctors choose to practice. The impact of state laws on abortion is a big deal. It affects who has access to reproductive health care and how good that care is. OBGYNs

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

How Experts Fuel UFO Conspiracies

The role of experts in UFO conspiracy theories is a hot topic. These theories often gain traction through social media. This is where experts step in. They lend their voices to these theories. They often make these ideas seem more believable. But here is the twist. These experts do not always have

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

Mites: The Unseen Soil Pioneers

Mites are tiny creatures that play a big role in breaking down organic matter in soil. This helps in the carbon cycle, which is vital for life on Earth. But when did these mites first appear and start their work? This is a tricky question. Some think they showed up way back in the Precambrian era, w

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Apr 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Joel's Fate: A Shocking Turn in The Last of Us Season 2

The second episode of The Last of Us Season 2 delivered a stunning blow to viewers. The brutal murder of Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, at the hands of Abby, portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever, left many fans reeling. This twist was no surprise to those who had played The Last of Us Part II, but for TV-only

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Apr 21 2025SPORTS

Celebrities Lacing Up for Boston Marathon 2025

The Boston Marathon is back, and it's bigger than ever. This year, over 30, 000 runners will hit the streets of Boston. Among them are some famous faces from sports, TV, and other fields. They're all there for different reasons—some for personal goals, others for charity, and many just for the thril

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Ignoring Costs

People make choices every day. Each choice has a cost. This cost is what is given up to make the choice. For example, if you choose to buy a new video game, the cost is the money spent on the game. This is called an opportunity cost. It is the value of the next best alternative given up to purs

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Exercise and Cancer: How Sweat Might Fight Tumors

Exercise has long been known to lower the chances of getting cancer and help with treatment. But how exactly does it work? One interesting idea is that exercise might help by sending out tiny messengers called extracellular vesicles. These vesicles are like little packages that cells use to talk

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Apr 20 2025RELIGION

Easter Celebrations Around the World

Easter is a big deal for Christians everywhere. This year, both Orthodox and Western churches celebrated on the same day, which doesn't happen often. In Lebanon, Christians gathered for Easter mass in a church that was almost destroyed by Israeli airstrikes. The scene was a stark reminder of the ch

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

How Reliable Are Portable Infusion Pumps?

Portable infusion pumps are a big deal in medical care. They help deliver medicines safely. But how accurate are they? This is what a recent study set out to find. It looked at four different pumps. Two were electronic. The other two were balloon-type pumps. The study tested these pumps in various

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