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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

How Parents' Behavior Affects Kids' School Stress

Parents play a big role in how stressed their kids feel about school. A study looked at how moms and dads influence middle school students' physical exhaustion from schoolwork. It found that when both parents are on the same page, kids feel less stressed. But when one parent is strict and the other

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Ivermectin: A Closer Look at Its Role in Fighting Skin Mites

Ivermectin is a well-known treatment for various skin issues caused by tiny mites called Demodex. These mites usually don't cause problems, but sometimes they can lead to skin inflammation and conditions like rosacea and blepharitis. While new treatments are being developed, ivermectin is still comm

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Oct 17 2025FINANCE

Why Grocery Bills Are Squeezing Your Budget

Shopping for groceries these days can feel like a hit to the wallet. Prices have been climbing, and it's not just a temporary blip. The pandemic shook up the world, and its ripples are still affecting what we pay at the checkout counter. First off, let's talk about the basics: supply and demand. Wh

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Life During Lockdown: How People with Disabilities Faced the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic hit everyone hard, but it was especially tough for people with disabilities and their carers. They wanted research done to help others in similar situations in the future. Sadly, this group often gets overlooked in policy planning, even though they are at higher risk. Research

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

The Digital Divide in Health Information: A Global Issue

People around the world are not equally affected by false health information. This is because of differences in technology, language, and how information is managed online. Some countries have better systems to handle this problem. Others struggle more. This creates what experts call an "infodemic e

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Oct 17 2025EDUCATION

University of Michigan's Big Plan for Wyoming Field Station

The University of Michigan has big plans for its Wyoming field station. They are going to spend $9. 2 million to tear down some old buildings. This includes a mess hall that's been around for 96 years. The university's board of regents said yes to this plan on October 16th. The field station is 120

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Oct 12 2025EDUCATION

AI in Alaska: Students and Teachers Navigate the New Normal

At the University of Alaska Anchorage, students and teachers are figuring out how to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Some students, like Sarah Baisden, a nursing student, are careful. She worries that relying too much on AI might hurt her learning. She uses AI sometimes, like for making study plans or un

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Oct 11 2025EDUCATION

MIT Stands Firm Against Trump's Higher Education Compact

MIT has made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the White House. This proposal, called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, " was sent to nine universities. It included demands like limiting international students, freezing tuition, and defining gender in specific ways. MI

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Oct 10 2025HEALTH

Hunger in Somalia: Why Some People Struggle More Than Others

Somalia is a country where many people don't have enough food. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big health issue. For a long time, the country has faced many troubles. These include weak government, harsh weather, and fights among different groups. Because of these problems, many people can't

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Oct 09 2025BUSINESS

Delta Air Lines: Flying High in Q3 2025

Delta Air Lines is soaring into the end of 2025 with a strong performance. The airline's third-quarter profits grew by 11%, reaching $1. 42 billion. This is a big deal because it's higher than what experts predicted. Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, is happy with how things are going. He thinks the company

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