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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Going Beyond the Mind: The Impact of Trauma MBP programs on Teens

Deep breathing, meditation, and self-awareness aren't always the happy journey we hope for Teens. Some teenagers know firsthand that these techniques in the MBPs can backfire. Past traumas and ongoing post-traumatic stress can cause more harm than good. The meditative journey of s

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Bile Acid Mysteries in Pregnancy

ICP, or Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy relies on TBA ( Total Bile Acid) levels to manage the situation. The decision on how and when to gauge TBA are unclear. A study analyzing these levels of 1150 pregnant people was done. Someone involved in this study further looked at the progression of

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

What If We Can't Predict Survival Just Yet?

In the realm of randomized clinical trials, researchers have been trying to figure out if certain markers can predict how well a patient with early breast cancer will do in the long run. Early breast cancer is a challenging problem. One of the key challenges is knowing how effective a treatment

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Phenol Pollutant Cleanup: A New Approach with Genetic Programming

Traditional methods for breaking down pollutants can be tough to nail down. Scientists often rely on complex equations that need lots of details about how the organism works. This can lead to big differences between what’s expected and what actually happens. Enter Genetic Programming (GP), a new way

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Jan 29 2025EDUCATION

School Scores Struggle After COVID-19

After the COVID-19 pandemic, many American students are having a tough time with their reading and math skills. A test given every two years, known as the 'nation's report card, ' shows that while some kids are doing better, others are falling behind. This test helps check how well schools are doing

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

HIV Meds Back on Track, But for How Long?

In a surprising turn of events, the Trump administration has given the green light for the distribution of HIV medications to resume, at least for now. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the waiver on Tuesday, bringing relief to a global HIV treatment program that was abruptly paused last week

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Joe Rogan: A Voice for Cannabis Legalization

Ever wondered what a well-known figure thinks about cannabis? Meet Joe Rogan, the host of The Joe Rogan Experience. He's not just a podcast star, but also a strong supporter of cannabis legalization. Rogan uses his massive platform to talk openly about the benefits of marijuana. He believes people s

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Days: New Orders on Transgender Troops, COVID Mandates, and More

President Trump is kicking off his administration with a series of executive orders. One of these orders asks the Pentagon to figure out a new policy for transgender troops in the military. This order doesn't immediately ban transgender people from serving but asks for a review based on military rea

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Heating Up Cancer Treatment: The Power of Magnetic Hydrogels

Have you ever heard of using magnets to cook cancer cells? Well, researchers have discovered a cool way to use magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles mixed with a gel to heat up tumors from the inside. This jelly, called IT-MG, can react to special radio waves, getting hot enough to kill cancer cells whe

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Training Child Psychiatrists: Mongolia's New Path

Did you know that Mongolia has taken a significant step towards improving mental health services for kids and teens? They've just launched their very first official training program for child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) specialists. This isn't something they did alone; they teamed up with expert

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