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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Canada's Tough Stance on Housing Speculation

In Canada, a unique approach is being taken to keep housing affordable. Ever noticed how the media talks a lot about Canada? That's because wealthy foreign investors, often from the U. S. , used to treat Canadian real estate like a game of Monopoly. Canada, however, has rules to stop that. We've al

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

New Health Unit Kicks Off in Eastern Ontario

Eastern Ontario has welcomed a new health unit, the South East Health Unit (SEHU), on New Year's Day. This unit was formed by merging three existing health units, and it's set to serve over 550, 000 residents across a vast region of nearly 20, 000 square kilometers. The creation of SEHU is a signif

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Doctors are Uniting to Gain a Voice

A decade-long doctor at Newton Medical Practice, Dr. Zoe Tseng, was shocked when she heard the clinic was closing. She and her colleagues were to be reassigned, while other staff were offered jobs elsewhere. Tseng felt powerless and worried about her patients. This experience sparked her decision to

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Coco Gauff's Relaxed Start to 2025

Coco Gauff, bouncing back from a tough 2024, kicked off 2025 with a bang at the United Cup. She and her teammate Taylor Fritz secured a spot in the semifinals with some solid wins. Gauff beat Zhang Shuai 7-6 (4), 6-2 and Fritz clinched a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Zhang Zhizhen. Gauff loves the team spir

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Did Nikola Tesla Really Warn About Future Tech Horrors?

For a long time, people have been sharing a quote about the risks of technology, saying it came from Nikola Tesla. The quote goes, "You may live to see man-made horrors beyond your comprehension. " But is there proof that Tesla actually said this? Not really. The strongest hint comes from a magazine

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Brain Networks in ESKD: A Closer Look

Let's dive into how brain networks function differently in people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) compared to healthy individuals. Researchers studied 38 ESKD patients and 43 healthy participants. They all had normal brain MRIs, with no apparent structural issues. Each person underwent three ty

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Young Adults and Fertility: Knowledge Now or Never?

Since the '70s, reproductive health has come a long way with advancements like in vitro fertilization (IVF). These breakthroughs mean young adults have more time to plan having kids. But there's a catch—many young people don't understand these fertility facts. Social media, with its misleading posts

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Boosting Immunotherapy After Neoadjuvant Treatment for Esophageal Cancer: A Closer Look

Immunotherapy has been making waves in the treatment of esophageal cancer, especially when used after initial chemoradiation. But what about patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who've had a different combo—immunochemotherapy before surgery? Does adjuvant immunotherapy (AIT) still matter

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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Wonder: A Glue for Social Bonds

Ever felt small when gazing at a starry night sky or a vast mountain range? That feeling is called awe, and it turns out it's not just about personal growth. Awe can change how we see the world and each other. Scientists have found that awe makes people think less about themselves and more about the

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Mindfulness in Pregnancy: Reducing Anxiety and Boosting Childbirth Satisfaction

Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and anxiety is a common passenger on this ride. Especially for first-time moms, worry can lead to negative outcomes for both the mom and baby. But what if there was a way to tame this anxiety? A study explored how mindfulness-based counseling could help.

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