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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Uncovering Botulism: A Global Health Concern

Botulism is a serious illness that can be deadly. It comes from a toxin made by certain bacteria. This toxin can affect people, animals, and even the environment. It's not common, but when it happens, it can be very bad. There's no worldwide system to track botulism cases. But there is a way to get

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Botswana's Economic Challenge: The Diamond Dilemma

Botswana is facing a tough economic situation. The country's main source of income, diamonds, is not doing well. This has led the government to change its growth expectations for the year. Earlier, they thought the economy would grow by 3. 3%. But now, they expect it to shrink by almost 1%. Diamond

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Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Nurses Take Charge: How a Team Saved a Botulism Patient

Botulism is a serious illness that can make it hard to breathe. Nurses in intensive care had to step up and take charge. They helped a patient wean off a breathing machine. This was no easy task. The patient was very sick. The nurses had to think on their feet and act fast. The patient was a big pa

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Apr 28 2025HEALTH

Can Botox Lift Your Mood?

Botox has become a popular way to fight the signs of aging. It smooths out wrinkles and gives a more youthful appearance. Many people, including celebrities, use it. But what exactly is Botox? It is a protein from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In small amounts, it relaxes overactive muscles.

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Why Some Faces Don't Respond to Botox

Botox, known scientifically as botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A), is widely used in both medical and beauty treatments. It is used to smooth out wrinkles and treat various medical conditions. However, there are times when Botox stops working as expected. This is called secondary nonresponse (SNR).

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Botanicals: The Regulatory Maze

Botanicals are becoming more popular in food supplements. However, the rules around health claims for these plant-based ingredients are still a bit confusing. This confusion is partly due to the fact that botanicals are derived from plants. Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Football Fans' Week 12 Picks: A Battle of Predictions

Both Mike and Chris had a rough week with their NFL picks. Mike went 9-5 straight up and 5-9 against the spread, while Chris improved his record to 10-4 straight up and 8-6 against the spread. Despite the setback, Mike still leads with 114-52 straight up and 95-68-3 against the spread. Chris trails

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses: Winners No Matter Who Wins the Election?

Both Democrats and Republicans are courting small business owners ahead of the election. With a high trust rating and employing nearly half of the private sector workforce, small businesses are a significant player. However, owners are uncertain about the election's impact. Small business confidenc

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Betting on Mets vs. Phillies Game 4: A Closer Look

Both the Mets and the Phillies have their backs against the wall in Game 4 of the NLDS. The Mets are looking to clinch their first divisional series win in nine years, while the Phillies want to avoid another elimination game loss. The odds are tight, with the Mets slightly favored. The key for bett

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Harris and Trump's Economic Plans: Costs, Consequences, and Gaps

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have ambitious economic plans for the future. Harris focuses on extending tax cuts, expanding credits, and bolstering public services, with a price tag of around $9.7 trillion. She aims to offset these costs with increased taxes on corporations and wealthy individ

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