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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Zika Kids: How It Affects Their Lives and Longevity

Do you know what happens to kids born with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS)? It's a tough situation – they often face serious developmental and brain problems. But here's something we didn't know till now: how long do these kids live, and what causes their early deaths? Let's dive into this unknown te

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Does Monitoring Brain Pressure After Surgery Help?

When you have surgery on your head due to a severe brain injury, doctors might monitor the pressure inside your skull. This is called intracranial pressure monitoring (ICPM). Some experts think this could help lower the risk of death. They believe that starting this monitoring right after surgery mi

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Jan 23 2025EDUCATION

Why Top Private Schools Face Parents’ Worry

Are you a parent of a student at a private school? If so, you might be noticing some trends that have you worried. Many American parents, both from public and private schools like the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (Lab), are concerned about similar issues. One major problem they see is a

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Heart Tissue Retreat: 3D Printing for Better Healing

Dr. Smith knows that growing new heart tissue in the lab is tricky. One challenge is making sure the tiny scaffolds that support the cells have the right shape. They should mimic the native heart's structure, like the way muscle fibers line up. Recently, Dr. Smith and their team tried something new

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Dialysis and the Brain: Unseen Effects

Believe it or not, dialysis isn’t just about helping the kidneys. It has a hidden side effect that some people on long-term dialysis face: cognitive frailty. This means their brains might not work as well as before. It’s like trying to figure out a puzzle when you’re feeling really tired. Researcher

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Why Politicians Need to Prove Their Support for Latinx Voters

In the last election and likely the next, both Republicans and Democrats are eager to win over more Latinx and Hispanic voters. Republicans are proud of their recent gains, with Donald Trump getting more Latinx votes than any previous Republican. But Democrats are worried after underperforming and a

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Jan 20 2025HEALTH

St. Cloud's Meal Delivery: A Chilly Pause

St. Cloud’s local hospital has stopped its Home Delivered Meals Program for a bit due to the cold snap. Why? Freezing temperatures can cause health problems like hypothermia and frostbite. It’s not just about keeping the food warm, but also keeping people safe. This break started on January 20, 2025

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Jan 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Nintendo Switch 2's Headphone Jack is a Big Deal

Nintendo recently unveiled the Switch 2, and one thing stood out: the console has a headphone jack. This might not seem like a big deal, but it's a refreshing choice in today's tech world. You see, back in 2016, Apple ditched the headphone jack, pushing everyone towards Bluetooth. Since then, I've b

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

NYC Mayor Meets Trump, Focuses on City Issues

New York City's Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing federal bribery charges, recently met with President-elect Donald Trump. The meeting was held near Trump's Florida estate, and the mayor stressed that they talked about important city issues like infrastructure and the migrant crisis. Adams said he did

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Exercise's Quick Impact on Blood Pressure in Tough Cases

We know that exercise helps people with high blood pressure, but what about those who have tough-to-treat cases? This study looked into how short bursts of moderate and intense exercise affect blood pressure right after exercise and over a whole day. Researchers checked out two types of workout

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