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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Chatbot Helpers: Easing Dementia Caregiving

Caring for someone with dementia can be tough, and the challenges don't stop over time. As a caregiver's needs change, providing constant support becomes a real headache for healthcare systems. But what if there was a helper that never sleeps? Enter chatbots, powered by AI, that can offer round-the-

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

'Getting Science Involved: Can it Really Save Kids Lives? '

Have you ever thought about how decisions that impact our lives are made? For instance, why did some countries handle the COVID-19 pandemic better than others? It’s not just about politics; science plays a huge role too. Three scholars, Collins, Evans, and Reyes-Galindo, have an interesting idea. T

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Who's at Risk? Understanding Firearm Suicide Plans

Ever wondered who’s most likely to plan suicide with a firearm? Researchers looked into military members, veterans, and their adult family members to find some clues. They checked out age, gender, race, and past suicide attempts to see what made someone more likely to plan this. First up, let’s tal

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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Demi Moore's Big Win: A Journey Through Hollywood

Demi Moore, a Hollywood veteran with over four decades of experience, finally snagged her first major acting award. She took home the Golden Globe for best actress in a musical or comedy for her role in "The Substance. " Moore, now 62, was clearly surprised and grateful, saying, "I'm in shock. I've

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

The Story Behind Trump's Return to Power

Four years after the tragic Capitol attack, the U. S. Congress is set to certify Donald Trump's presidential win, with tight security measures in place. While no major disruptions are expected this year, uncertainty lingers. Trump, who denies losing the last election, will soon be president again, r

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Four Years After: The Jan. 6 Capitol Mob

Four years have passed since the storming of the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The event has left a lasting impact, with nearly 1, 600 individuals prosecuted for their involvement. Some are still behind bars, facing serious charges like assault and seditious conspiracy. Others, charged with less

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE CAPITOL?

As the US Congress gets ready to finalize Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, there’s a lot of history — and tension — in the air. Four years ago, on the same date, Trump’s supporters sparked chaos during the vote count. This time, everyone expects things to go smoothly. Kamala Har

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Quitting Smoking in America: How Adults Are Doing It

In 2022, about 2. 9 million American adults successfully quit smoking for at least six months. These individuals were mostly men, non-Hispanic whites, under 55 years old, college-educated, and did not suffer from depression. They also tended to drink alcohol. Nicotine products were the go-to method

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Imaginary Paws: The High-Tech Lap Dog Helping Seniors

Tom Stevens, faced with a tough choice after his mom's dementia diagnosis, found a unique solution. He took away her dog, but this time, he came up with something new – Jennie, the robot dog. Unlike typical robot dogs, Jennie looks incredibly real, thanks to the design team from Jim Henson’s Creatur

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

How Our Beliefs and Reactions Shape Food Preferences

Have you ever wondered how our likes and dislikes for certain foods come to be? Scientists have found that our beliefs and reactions play a big role in this. In a recent study, researchers looked at how different beliefs about an experiment and how people react to demands can change our food prefere

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