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May 18 2025HEALTH

Liver Health Across India: A Regional Breakdown

Liver issues are becoming a big problem worldwide. One of the main culprits is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD. This condition is closely tied to obesity, lack of physical activity, and metabolic syndrome. In India, the rates of MASLD vary greatly from one region t

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May 18 2025HEALTH

What Do Young People Really Think About Pregnancy?

Young people's views on pregnancy are more complex than we might think. Often, efforts to boost contraception use overlook the wide range of feelings young folks have about the idea of becoming parents. To truly understand and support young people, it's crucial to dive deeper into their thoughts a

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May 18 2025HEALTH

Rural Caregivers Face Hurdles in Adopting Modern Feeding Practices

The journey to adopt new feeding methods in rural family child care homes is not easy. Caregivers in these settings often juggle multiple roles. This can make it tough to keep up with the latest feeding practices. These practices are designed to be responsive to each child's needs. They are based on

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May 18 2025SCIENCE

How Exercise Uncovers Hidden Heart Issues

The heart works harder during physical activity. This fact is crucial for people with aortic coarctation (CoA). CoA is a narrowing of the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart. Doctors often measure the pressure difference (ΔP) across this narrowing to gauge its severity. However, sta

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May 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Big AI Push at I/O

Google is gearing up for its annual developer conference, I/O, and this year, artificial intelligence is taking center stage. The event, starting on Tuesday, is expected to showcase how Google is integrating AI into its products, especially Gemini. This focus on AI isn't new. Over the past few years

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May 17 2025FINANCE

The Future of AI: Three Smart Stock Picks

AI technology has come a long way in recent years, and the best is yet to come. The AI market is expected to grow rapidly, with an annual growth rate of nearly 20% through 2034. This growth presents exciting opportunities for investors. But where should they look? Let's dive into three companies tha

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May 17 2025POLITICS

A Small Town's Big Fight Against Immigration Rules

In the small town of Los Fresnos, Texas, a bakery is at the center of a heated debate. Leonardo Baez, a hardworking father of seven, starts his day before dawn. He mixes dough for his bakery, Abby's, which is a favorite among locals. However, his dream of owning a bakery is now under threat. Fed

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May 17 2025HEALTH

Vietnam's Hepatitis A: Urban vs Rural

In Vietnam, the spread of hepatitis A virus (HAV) is heavily influenced by the living conditions of people. This includes having access to clean water and proper sanitation. Over the last 20 years, there hasn't been much data collected on HAV in Vietnam. This makes it hard to understand how the viru

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May 17 2025SPORTS

Weather Woes Await at the Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes, the second big race in the Triple Crown series, is set to take place at the famous Pimlico Race Course on May 17. However, the weather might not be on the side of the horses and jockeys this year. The forecast for Saturday includes showers and possible thunderstorms, which coul

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May 17 2025SCIENCE

How Bad Times Shape Bad Behavior

Bad times can make people bad. That is the simple truth. People show different levels of nasty traits. These traits include selfishness and even psychopathy. It is a fact that how bad a society is can affect how bad the people in that society are. The study looked at many places. It looked at 1

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