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May 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Tech Foundations Use Money to Push Research Forward

A little-known financial trick gives some tech organizations an edge in research. By selling a slice of their company, they unlock funds for big projects without borrowing money. One group used this method to fuel studies on brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Instead of waiting for grants or donations

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May 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Dust storms hit Illinois roads, raising safety concerns

Illinois is seeing more dust storms these days, and they’re not just an annoyance—they’re a serious danger. Strong winds can lift dry soil from farm fields, creating sudden walls of dust that reduce visibility to almost zero. These storms can appear quickly, turning highways into risky zones for dri

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May 13 2026HEALTH

Tech Tools to Help Cancer Patients Prepare Better Before Treatment

Cancer treatments have come a long way, helping more people survive longer. But even with better medicine, patients often face tough side effects that lower their quality of life. Before treatment even starts, prehabilitation can help. This means improving a patient’s strength, diet, and mental heal

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May 13 2026HEALTH

How to Keep Your Brain Sharp Without Breaking the Bank

Most people worry about losing their memory as they age. A recent survey found that 88% of Americans see brain health as a top priority. But shockingly, only 9% feel they know how to actually protect their brains. This gap between concern and action is a big problem, especially since Alzheimer’s cas

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May 13 2026OPINION

New York needs to step up for veterans' mental health care

Veterans in New York face a growing mental health crisis, with suicide rates far higher than the general population. Last year saw the highest veteran suicide rate in over two decades - nearly 25 per 100, 000 people compared to just 19. 8 the year before. That's more than double the rate for non-vet

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May 13 2026HEALTH

Small Steps, Big Changes: A Fresh Way to Think About Mental Health

Most people know exactly how to handle a minor illness like a cold. Rest, fluids, maybe some medicine—simple steps that bring relief. When it comes to mental health, though, many of us freeze. Anxiety, stress, or sadness can feel too big to handle, so we ignore them or pretend they’ll go away. But w

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May 13 2026FINANCE

Online stores changing how we buy health products

Many people react differently when new brands start selling everyday health products like hair loss treatments or skincare kits online. Some excitement comes from easier access, but others worry about hidden costs or weaker quality control. The business model behind these platforms often depends on

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May 13 2026HEALTH

FDA food policies in doubt after top official steps down

Top food safety leader at the U. S. medical watchdog has just quit. That means long-planned rules about junk food, school meals, and toxic chemicals may never happen. For years, the food industry knew this person as the one pushing for stricter rules on snacks, drinks, and baby food. Officials had

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May 13 2026HEALTH

How many patients really need pre-surgery fitness boosts?

Many people facing major surgery could walk into the operating room in better shape if they got the right preparation. But who actually gets this help? Doctors call this "prehabilitation" – training before surgery to build strength and stamina. Yet new research shows that the patients who need it mo

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May 13 2026SCIENCE

Why don’t we have proof of aliens yet?

Most people picture aliens as little green humanoids with big eyes, but that’s not exactly helpful. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well-known scientist, has a different idea. He thinks we’re way too stuck on Hollywood versions of extraterrestrials. In reality, life out there could look nothing like us—or ev

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