HEALTH

Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Iowa Republicans Step Back on Abortion Ban Bill

Iowa Republicans have decided not to push forward with a bill that would ban all abortions in the state. The bill, which would have made performing an abortion a serious crime, did not have enough support to move forward. The bill's main supporter, Rep. Jon Dunwell, said that the bill did not have t

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

Can Lindor and Soto really lead the Mets to victory?

The Mets have some big names on their team now. Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto are two of the best players in the game. But can they really make the Mets a winning team? Lindor recently said that this new team is better than the 2025 version. That's a bold statement. But is it true? The Mets have m

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Feb 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Changing Science for Everyone

AI is making big waves in science. It's not just a tool for the future; it's helping solve real problems right now. For example, AI is being used to spot diseases like tuberculosis and diabetic retinopathy. It's also helping farmers grow better crops and predict floods. One big success story is Alp

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Feb 17 2026HEALTH

A New Hope for Jet Lag Sufferers: Scientists Discover a Game-Changing Compound

In a groundbreaking discovery, a group of researchers in Japan have identified a compound that could revolutionize how we deal with jet lag and other sleep disorders. This compound, named Mic-628, has shown promising results in resetting the body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm. The

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Ecuador's Prisons: A Growing Crisis Behind Bars

Ecuador's prisons are in deep trouble. The number of deaths inside them is rising fast. In 2025, 1, 220 inmates died. That's a huge jump from previous years. Violence is part of the problem. Gang fights and other violent acts killed at least 206 people. That's four times more than the year before.

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Feb 16 2026HEALTH

Simple Swaps for a Healthier Heart This February

February is Heart Health Month, and while it's important to know your numbers and risks, many people overlook the power of daily food choices. Small, consistent changes in diet can have a bigger impact on heart health than drastic overhauls. This is where Step One Foods comes in, a brand founded by

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Feb 16 2026HEALTH

The Hidden Dangers in Your Grocery Cart

People are starting to question the health effects of ultraprocessed foods. These are the packaged, ready-to-eat items that fill grocery store shelves. Two influential figures, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. David Kessler, are leading the conversation. They point to a 1958 government classification c

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Feb 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Finding Love After Self-Improvement: Megan Thee Stallion's Journey

Megan Thee Stallion's relationship with Klay Thompson took her by surprise. She didn't see it coming, but she believes it happened because she was in a better place mentally and emotionally. She has been working on herself for a while. This includes going to therapy and doing activities that help he

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Feb 16 2026EDUCATION

Hunger on Campus: Why Students Go Without

Students in higher education often struggle with getting enough food. This is a big problem because it affects their health and ability to learn. But there is not much research on why this happens. Without understanding the root causes, it is hard to create solutions that really help. Food insecuri

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Feb 16 2026HEALTH

Understanding the Challenges: A Look at Minority Women's Post-Birth Experiences

Women from diverse backgrounds often face unique hurdles after childbirth, especially when it comes to certain injuries. These injuries, known as obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI), happen more frequently in ethnic minority women. This raises questions about why this is the case and how these

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