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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Medicaid Changes: What's Next For Kids' Healthcare?

Picture this: during the COVID-19 pandemic, states made sure all kids could easily access health care. It was like having a safety net for kids' health by providing free Medicaid cover. However, starting last April, this safety net started to unravel. Imagine many states beginning to take back that

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

Denver Wins Bid to Host New Women's Soccer Team

Denver is getting a new professional women's soccer team. At a recent event, the National Women's Soccer League announced that Denver would get their 16th franchise team. This team will begin playing in 2026. A key part of the deal is that Denver had to pay a record $110 million. This is pretty amaz

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Growing GaAs Nanowires on Silicon: A Closer Look

Growing III-V nanowires (NW) on silicon (Si) substrates is a tricky task. Scientists often rely on guesswork and different interpretations of important steps, like preparing the sample and forming the Au-Si alloy in the growth reactor. To make high-performance electronic devices that combine the bes

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

TB Risk: A Closer Look at Kidney Failure Patients

You might not know this, but people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to get tuberculosis (TB) after being infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This is a big deal, so a nationwide study was done to figure out how often TB happens in people with kidney failure. TB is caused by b

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Parallel Shifts: How Patellar Malalignment and Joint Forces Really Connect

Imagine you're planning a surgery to fix a bum knee (patellar tracking issues). You might think checking out the kneecap (patella) while you're just chilling (non-weightbearing) gives you a good picture. But guess what? This could be messing with your plans. Seems like when you don't put weight on y

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Older Adults' Medicaid Journey: A Shift in Care

Older adults who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare depend on Medicaid to cover their Medicare costs and additional services like dental care and long-term support. Yet, the impact of the upcoming "Medicaid unwinding" process on these individuals is a mystery. This process, which will reass

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Hidden Dangers: High Health Risks for 'Normal' Weight People in South China

Have you ever thought that being of normal weight doesn't guarantee good health? Well, recent studies in South China have shown that even people who seem to have a healthy weight can face serious health issues. Let's dive into this surprising topic. Imagine this: you're an adult living in South Chi

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

Niobium-92 and the Birth of Our Solar System

Scientists have been trying to understand where and when certain elements in our solar system were created. One element, niobium-92 (^92Nb), is particularly interesting because it is radioactive and doesn't stick around for long. Researchers recently examined a type of meteorite called Northwest Afr

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Alienware’s New 27-Inch 4K 240Hz Gaming Monitor: What to Expect

Get ready for a new wave of gaming monitors! Alienware is set to release a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor with a super-fast 240Hz refresh rate. This isn't just a fancy claim; it's a genuine game-changer. Last year, Alienware impressed with a 32-inch version, but this one is smaller, flat, and less obtru

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Jan 07 2025CRIME

YNW Melly Shows a New Look in Court Despite Legal Challenges

YNW Melly, a Florida rapper, recently appeared in court with a different hairdo after spending over 2, 159 days behind bars. His new style features a shorter, messy afro instead of his usual dreadlocks, and he seems to have had a lineup as well. This change in appearance comes at a pivotal moment fo

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