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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Medical Research Funding: A Battle Over Every Dollar

A federal judge recently stepped in to pause significant cuts to medical research funding. These cuts, proposed by the administration, aimed to slash hundreds of millions from research groups. The money in question covers a wide range of expenses, from clinical trials to basic lab research. This mov

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Shifting Cancer Care: Doctors Weigh In

Imagine this: more people are beating cancer, and that's great news. But it also means hospitals are stretched thin trying to keep up with follow-up care. So, what if general practitioners, or GPs, stepped in to help? That's the idea being tossed around. Let's dive into what specialists thi

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Kids, HIV, and T-Cells: The Inside Story

Imagine a microscopic war zone inside a child's body. This isn't a fantasy; it's a real fight between HIV and the body's defense mechanisms. The body's defense team includes special agents called CD4+ T-cells. These cells come in two main types: naive and memory. Naive cells are like fresh recruits,

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Halts Trump's Plan to Freeze Billions in Funding

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Rhode Island has stepped in to prevent the Trump administration from halting billions of dollars in federal funding. This decision comes after a group of Democratic states filed a lawsuit against the administration's plan to pause federal spending.

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Knowing Your Numbers: HIV and Teenagers in Kenya

In Kenya, knowing your viral load (VL) is crucial for teenagers living with HIV. This is because it helps spot problems with treatment early. A recent study looked at how well this is happening in Kiambu and Nakuru Counties. They checked records of teens aged 15-19 at six care facilities. The goal w

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Education Overhaul: Trump's Plan to Shake Up the Department of Education

President Donald Trump is planning to shake up the education system. He is expected to issue an order soon. This order will ask the new Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, to start closing down the Department of Education. This is a big move, but it won't be easy. It will require a lot of legal step

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Mar 06 2025WEATHER

Storm Surge! Australia's East Coast Braces for Cyclone Alfred

Australia's east coast is on high alert as Cyclone Alfred, a rare tropical storm, heads towards Brisbane. This is the first time in over 50 years that a cyclone of this magnitude has threatened the region. The storm is expected to hit late Friday or early Saturday, with winds reaching up to 100 kilo

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Surgery Success: Comparing Two Sides of the Brain

Brain surgery for epilepsy can be a game-changer. But what if the trouble spots are on both sides of the brain? This is what doctors call bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy (BTLE). In this case, doctors had to figure out if surgery on one side of the brain could help. They looked back at past cases. T

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Cracking the Code: Mental Health and Jordan's Youth in Trouble

Jordan's youth in the juvenile justice system face a big challenge with their mental health. This isn't just about one country; it's a global issue. But, understanding the mental health needs of these young people in Jordan can help us figure out how to support them better. First, let's talk about

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Mar 06 2025SCIENCE

Self-Esteem and Brain Connections: How We Handle Our Emotions

People with higher self-esteem have a unique way of managing their emotions. They tend to use a strategy called cognitive reappraisal. This means they change how they think about a situation to feel better. On the other hand, those with lower self-esteem often use expressive suppression. This involv

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