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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

What Makes a Good Community?

Communities are essential. As they grow, they play an even bigger role with our elderly friends, family, and other people facing long term problems of daily life. But unfortunately too often older people who need extra care are left in the shadows. This is a real problem and there is no clear answer

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Fish and Plants: Cerritos' Ancient Feasts

Deep in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, near the coast, lies a treasure trove of ancient history. These lands hold some of the oldest coastal pottery in South America. The people who lived here, thousands of years ago, left behind earthen mounds called Cerritos. The Cerritos were built arou

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Who's Responsible When the Unthinkable Happens? Psychiatrists and Suicide Liability Worldwide

Ever wondered who is liable if psychiatrists are unable to prevent their patients from committing suicide? Let's examine the diverse laws around the world about a psychiatrist's legal responsibilities regarding suicide. Countries have different approaches to suicide as a crime. Some countries

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

A Global Look at Brain Tumor Patients' Challenges

Brain tumor patients and their loved ones deal with a lot of hurdles around the world. These issues range from access to treatment to emotional support, and they can make life harder for those affected. Imagine facing a serious health issue and not having the right care or support. This is a reality

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

What Doctors Think About Treating Kids with Hepatitis C

You know what? There's a lot health care workers are not so sure about when it comes to treating young people with hepatitis C. We're talking about kids and teens living with this long-term illness. But wait, why's this important? The World Health Organization (WHO) is trying to update guid

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Why Do Health Workers Pick Up PPE?

Why don't healthcare workers always use protective gear during epidemics? Is it about attitude, skills, or something else? Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran tried to find out. This wasn't just a regular study. It was all about how to better understand and predict the behavior of healthca

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

USAID's Shrinking Workforce

The United Nations is facing a critical situation. In recent developments, a significant number of employees from the organization may face unemployment. The consequences of the employees' leaving are expected to affect many people around the globe. A lawsuit was filed to challenge a recent deci

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Flight Slowdowns and Safety Checks

A recent tragedy at Reagan National Airport has led to some big changes. The Federal Aviation Administration has decided to slow down the number of flights coming into the airport. Instead of 28, they are now allowing only 26 flights per hour to land. This comes after a deadly collision between a sm

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

College Dreams Take Flight: Local Teens Secure Athletic Futures

February 5th was a day of big dreams. The college sports world watched as high school athletes in Baton Rouge signed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to take their talents to the next level. NLI is a big deal it's like a formal agreement. High school sports stars are getting ready to join co

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Feb 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's File Transfer Trick Now in Google's Quick Share

Quick Share, Google's file transfer tool, gets a boost. It now has a new trick up its sleeve. This new feature was borrowed from Samsung's version of Quick Share. It can switch from a direct Wi-Fi connection to the internet if the direct connection drops. That's a big deal for people who need to tra

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