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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Help Needed: Supporting Crime Victims in Wisconsin

In the small town of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Gundersen Health System is on the lookout for dedicated volunteers to join their Crime Victim Services team. This team plays a crucial role in assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing much-needed support during difficult times. T

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

COVID-19 Deaths and Poverty in Colombia: A Closer Look

In Colombia, COVID-19 has left a devastating mark, but not equally across the board. Some regions have been hit harder than others. What's more, these regions often overlap with areas where people are struggling with poverty in many different ways—not just money, but also education, healthcare, and

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Exploring the Choroid Plexus: A New Path to Understanding Progressive MS

Imagine you're trying to solve a puzzle, but you're missing some pieces. That's kind of what it's like when scientists study progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease that messes with your brain and spinal cord, causing damage to the protective layer around nerve cells. It affects million

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

How Good are Hearing-Impaired Adults at Reading Mandarin Tones?

Scientists in China decided to find out how well young adults with hearing loss can understand the different sounds in Mandarin Chinese. This language has four main tones: high, rising, falling-rising, and falling. The researchers thought that people who are better at lip-reading might also be bette

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Hip Hop Stars Shake Up Trump's Inauguration

January 20, 2025, saw President Trump's inauguration become a cultural event unlike any before. Hip hop legends Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Soulja Boy, and Rick Ross were all set to perform. Their presence sparked debate about allegiance and cultural influence. Snoop especially surprised fans, given his past

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Honey with Hidden Drugs: A Rising Trend in France

Last year, French customs officials seized a whopping 31, 000 tons of honey that claimed to boost sexual performance. This honey, often called "aphrodisiac honey, " is sold in clubs and nightlife spots under names like Black Horse or Bio Max. The problem? It's often mixed with drugs like sildenafil

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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

Buffalo Bills Squeeze Past Baltimore Ravens to Reach AFC Championship

The Buffalo Bills have secured their spot in the AFC Championship Game after a gripping 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. This win comes despite the Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson, a likely MVP winner, struggling with turnovers. Jackson threw two interceptions and fumbled the ball, leading

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

The Surprising Health Pick: What Might Go Right?

Here’s a curious turn of events: Donald Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services department. Kennedy has a past of spreading harmful misinformation, like the false claim that vaccines cause autism. But here’s the twist—he was once an environmental lawyer and isn’t a cl

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Poultry Shutdown in Georgia: The Bird Flu Arrives in Commercial Farms

In a significant blow to Georgia's poultry industry, state officials have temporarily halted all poultry activities after bird flu was found in a commercial operation. The discovery in Elbert County, confirmed by both the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Agriculture, is the

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Using AI to Improve Cancer Treatment Planning

Imagine you're a doctor trying to save someone's life with radiation therapy. One of the hardest parts is figuring out exactly where to aim the radiation to hit the cancer and avoid healthy tissue. Now, scientists are using advanced AI, called LLM, to help with this crucial task. This AI isn't just

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