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May 26 2025HEALTH

Public Workers: Mindfulness or Stress Management?

Public sector employees often face high stress levels. So, it is vital to find effective ways to manage it. Two popular methods stand out: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) and Stress Reduction Psychoeducation (SRP). Both aim to boost mental well-being, but they go about it diffe

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Gambling Safely: What Works and What Doesn't

Gambling can be risky business. To tackle this, many messages have been created to warn people about the dangers of gambling too much. These messages aim to change how people think and act when gambling. However, do these messages actually work? A recent study looked at 3200 articles from 1890 u

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May 26 2025EDUCATION

What's the point of the Education Department?

The Education Department has been a part of the US government since 1979. It was created to help schools and students across the country. However, some people wonder if it's really making a difference. For years, the performance of students in the US has not improved much. In 2013, even before the

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May 26 2025BUSINESS

Musk's Wins and Losses Under Trump's Watch

Elon Musk's companies have seen a mix of gains and setbacks since the Trump administration took office. Some government investigations into his businesses have slowed down or stopped. This has given Musk's firms, especially SpaceX, a chance to get billions in new government contracts. On the global

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Silk and Nature's Glue: A Smart Fix for Tummy Troubles

Abdominal wall defects are no joke. They can lead to serious health issues. So, finding a good way to fix them is a big deal. Usually, doctors use patches made from polymers. But these can cause problems like inflammation and rejection by the body. That's where the Silk@Extracellular Matrix (S@ECM)

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May 26 2025POLITICS

How US Students Can Safeguard Democracy

The head of the Federal Reserve, Jay Powell, recently spoke to university students about the importance of protecting democracy. He highlighted that American universities are a key strength of the country, leading in innovation and economic growth. These institutions are admired worldwide and are vi

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May 26 2025CELEBRITIES

The Woman Who Changed How We Think About Rape

Susan Brownmiller was a name synonymous with shifting societal views on rape. Her work was a game-changer. She passed away at the age of 90. It was a sad end to a life that had made a significant impact on how society views rape. Brownmiller's most notable work, "Against Our Will, " was

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May 26 2025CRIME

The Rust Movie Tragedy: A Look at the Aftermath

The Rust movie tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk behind the scenes. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, has been freed from prison after serving 14 months. She was convicted of involuntary manslaughter following a two-week trial. This trial was the result of a fatal accid

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May 26 2025SCIENCE

New Hope in the Fight Against Parasitic Worms

Parasitic worms, or nematodes, cause a lot of trouble. They bring on various diseases in animals and even in humans. The drugs used to fight these pests, known as anthelmintics, are becoming less effective. This is due to the worms developing resistance to these treatments. So, finding new ways to t

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May 26 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Early Alzheimer's: Understanding the Latest Treatments

A big step forward has been made in the battle against Alzheimer's disease. Three new drugs have been given the green light by the FDA. These drugs are aducanumab, lecanemab, and donanemab. They are designed to help people in the early stages of Alzheimer's or those with mild cognitive impairment.

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