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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Understanding the Drug Scene: What We Miss in the Conversation

Imagine walking into a bustling city neighborhood at night. You see people huddled together, their faces etched with worry and desperation. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a glimpse into the daily reality of drug-related issues. Drug policy has been a hot topic in Norway for over 50 ye

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Feb 10 2025EDUCATION

Japan's Medical Students and Their Slanted Course Reviews

Imagine you're a medical student in Japan, you've just completed a rigorous course, and now the time has come for course evaluations. It is not as simple as it may be in many other countries. Culture, which is very different in Japan, plays a huge role in how students give academic feedback. Japan’s

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Our Need for Nature

People have a deep urge to connect with nature. This is what the biophilia hypothesis is all about. It's the idea that humans have an innate love for the natural world. But is this really true? Lets think about that. Biophilia suggests that we are drawn to nature automatically, like a magnet. This

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Think Big picture in Mind: MS management plan for Australia and New Zealand

Life with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a roller coaster ride. It's not going to be an easy one. MS is an ongoing and inflamed condition that damages the nervous system, and it's getting more tricky with new treatment choices. Part 1 of the MS roadmap focuses on six key areas. These are like cruc

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

MS in Down Under: A Health Challenge for Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are grappling with the increasing burden of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a long-term illness that attacks the brain and spinal cord. In 2021, over 33, 000 Australians had been diagnosed with MS. That's a lot of people. The number of MS cases is rising, and so is the complexity

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Depression Sufferers

Depression is a massive hurdle for many people. Some people find that their usual treatment plans don't work for them. This is called treatment resistant depression (TRD). For those with TRD, things like daily tasks and work can become a major struggle. A recent study compared two differen

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Feb 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mountain High, But How Green is it?

A deep look into the quality of farming in China's Heilongjiang Province shows a lot of progress and challenges. Building farming practices that benefit the environment and make sure everyone gets a share requires over twenty years of efforts. From 2013 to 2022, Heilongjiang has seen an upward tre

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Mealtimes and Kids with Autism

Imagine trying to enjoy a meal while dealing with challenges like picking up food or accepting different tastes and smells. For a child with autism, mealtimes can be tough. In some cases, it's not just a matter of picky eating. It can be a big deal. Many kids on the spectrum struggle with feeding.

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

The Quiet Tail: When Ducks and Wild Birds Meet Farmers

Recent bird flu outbreaks in Europe have brought up questions about the role of friendly wild birds on free-range farms. These birds and the broader environment and the fowl have been scrutinized. To figure things out a group studied a duck farm in the southwest of France from 2019 to 2021

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

The Mind's Struggle: Driving While Distracted

Imagine driving down a winding rural road, following a car in front at a steady 70km/h, eyes peeled for obstacles. Now, picture doing that while typing on your phone and arguing with someone - all at once. Sounds tough, right? Let's dive into the mind-bending struggle. The idea that our bra

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