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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

Babies Born Too Early: What Puts Them at Risk?

The first week of life is crucial for premature babies. These infants, born before 32 weeks, face serious risks. In a recent study, over 8, 900 such babies were tracked. Almost 10% of them either died or suffered severe brain bleeds within their first week. The study looked at many factors. It foun

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Fighting for Kursk: Russia's Push and Peace Talks

Russia is making big moves to get back all of its Kursk region from Ukraine. This is happening while big talks are going on between the U. S. and Russia about stopping the fighting. Russia's military said they took back two small towns near Sudzha, a big town in the area. Ukraine has not said anythi

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Mar 15 2025CRIME

Guns and Self-Defense: How Often Do People Use Them?

The idea that people use guns to defend themselves is often used to support laws that make it easier to carry firearms. However, there's no clear agreement on just how often this happens. To understand this better, let's look at the numbers. The frequency of defensive gun use (DGU) is a hot

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Schizophrenia and Depression: A New Hope

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can be tough to deal with, but it's not the only challenge people with schizophrenia face. Many of them also struggle with long-lasting depression. This isn't just about feeling sad; it's a de

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Why Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients May Benefit from a New Drug Combination

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of liver cancer that is notoriously tough to treat. Doctors have been experimenting with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to fight this disease. However, these drugs can sometimes make the cancer grow faster, a condition known as hyperprogressive disease (

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Brain Waves and Emotions: What Happens in Depressed People's Brains

Depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a complex condition that affects how people process emotions. Brain waves, or oscillations, are crucial for understanding how the brain works. These waves can be evoked (triggered by an event) or induced (generated internally). Most studies have fo

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Exercise and Blood Vessel Health: A Winning Combo

Aerobic exercise is a powerful tool for enhancing blood vessel health, especially for those with high blood pressure or prehypertension. This is backed by a bunch of studies that looked at how exercise affects the way blood vessels work. The key finding? Aerobic exercise can significantly boost some

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Mar 13 2025SPORTS

Cowboys Boost Defense with Key Trades

The Dallas Cowboys have made some big moves to strengthen their defense. They traded for linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. from the Tennessee Titans and cornerback Kaiir Elam from the Buffalo Bills. Murray, who is 26 years old, was picked in the first round by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020. He has ma

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Mar 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Luke Combs: Country Star’s Battle with OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects many people, and it can be quite challenging to manage. Some people experience OCD in more subtle ways. Luke Combs, a famous country singer, has shared his personal journey with a unique form of OCD. He has talked openly a

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Mar 11 2025BUSINESS

Cherry Hill's Next Big Thing: An Immersive Gaming Hub

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is buzzing with excitement over a potential new attraction. An international gaming company is eyeing the former Rite Aid location on Route 38 and Chapel Avenue for a unique gaming experience. This isn't your typical arcade or video game setup. Think of it as an escape room

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