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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Rethinking Diabetes Care: Why Involving Couples Matters

Managing Type 2 diabetes can be tough, especially for older adults. The idea of involving spouses in care is great, but does it work in real life, especially in places like China? A recent study decided to find out by putting couples to the test. The study took place in a clinical setting and inclu

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Meet the Business Leader Making Waves

Sandy Young, the President of Verdis, has been highlighted for her impressive achievements in the business world. Based in Coeur d’Alene, her company specializes in civil engineering and construction for various clients, including private, commercial, industrial, and even government sectors. Her ded

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Why Are Girls More Likely to Be Victims of Violence?

Imagine this: a school shooting happens, and the shooter is a teenage girl. It's a rare event, but it happened. We know men commit more violent crimes, but girls are more likely to be victims. Let's dig into why. In 2022, girls experienced over half of all violent crimes in the US. That's a 24% inc

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Women's Sports: A Year of Triumphs and Challenges

2024 was a big year for women's sports. Female athletes showed they could bring in crowds and make money. Olivia Dunne, a gymnast from Louisiana State University, made millions by selling merchandise thanks to new rules. But this was also the year men started joining women's sports, causing issues.

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Exercise in Water: Helping Elderly Women Stay Healthy

As women age, their bodies change, often leading to more body fat. This extra fat can cause inflammation in the blood vessels, which raises the risk of heart diseases. Doctors recommend regular exercise to help keep these problems in check. Among these exercises, water-based ones are particularly go

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Why Frailty Hits Some Older Indonesians Harder Than Others

Old age brings its own challenges, but for some seniors in Jakarta, the combo of multiple health issues and depression can make everyday problems feel much tougher. Scientists from the Indonesia Care Networks Study took a close look at how common frailty is among older folks living in several distri

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Wait Times for Hip and Knee Surgery: What Do Patients and Surgeons Think?

Imagine you're in line for a crucial surgery like a hip or knee replacement, but the wait feels way too long. This isn't just a problem for you – it's a big question for everyone involved, like patients and surgeons. We decided to find out what they think about how people should be prioritized for t

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Lifeline for Injecting Drug Users in 20 U. S. States

People who inject drugs face unique challenges when it comes to opioid use disorder (OUD). Fortunately, there are medications specifically designed to help, known as MOUD. These drugs are proven to lower the risk of overdose and infectious disease transmission. But access to these medications isn't

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Bulgaria and Romania Joined the Schengen Zone: What Does It Mean?

Last night marked a big change for Bulgaria and Romania as they officially joined the Schengen zone, making it easier to travel across many European countries without border checks. This expansion includes countries like Germany, Spain, and France, among others. The Schengen area now covers 25 of th

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Missing Stabler: How SVU and Law & Order Fared Without Organized Crime

For a while, NBC had a full lineup of Law & Order shows on Thursday nights. But as of the 2024-2025 TV season, that's not happening anymore. Christopher Meloni's Law & Order: Organized Crime is missing, and SVU is moving to streaming on Peacock. So, let's see how the other Law & Order shows did in t

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