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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Front of Pack Labels: FDA's New Plan to Fight Chronic Diseases

Imagine opening a bag of chips or a bottle of juice, and seeing right there on the front, in plain language, whether it's high, medium, or low in stuff like saturated fat, sodium, or added sugar. That's what the FDA is proposing for packaged food and drinks to help Americans make healthier choices q

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Jan 15 2025CELEBRITIES

Diddy’s Past Under the Microscope in New Doc

A new Peacock documentary, "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, " delves into the life of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. It sheds light on his tough childhood, his rise to fame, and the allegations of sexual misconduct he faces. The film uses anecdotes and interviews to reveal shocking details about

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

PKD Patients and Researchers: Together We Explore Priorities

Polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, is a tough journey for patients. But what if their voices could shape the research that aims to help them? That's exactly what the EMPOWER PKD project set out to do. This project didn't just involve patients; it put them at the heart of the research. The goal was c

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

Combining Data to Understand Violence: A New Approach

Violence research often faces hurdles due to data access and safety concerns. While individual studies exist, combining data sources is rare. Ideally, linking data from the same individuals over time could help understand violence experiences and their impacts. This paper demonstrates how to create

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Jan 15 2025WEATHER

Why January in South Carolina Feels Like the Coldest Month

Ever wondered why January in South Carolina often feels colder than December? You're not alone. The reason lies in how the Earth stores and loses heat. Even though winter starts in late December, it takes time for the ground and air to cool down after the warmth of summer and fall. This delay, calle

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Impact of Tech Use and Research Activities on Publication Quality

Research quality assessment can be tricky, with past studies showing varied results. Let's dive into how academic scientists use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their research activities affect the quality of their publications. We took a unique approach by combining different

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

MobileAction Teams Up with Skai to Boost Apple Search Ads

Ever thought about how companies use ads to make their apps stand out on Apple devices? MobileAction just took a big step in that direction. They've joined forces with Skai to give app developers and marketers more tools and support for using Apple Search Ads. What does this mean? Well, it's like gi

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Protecting the Unseen: NATO's New Mission in the Baltic

Imagine the Baltic Sea, a place where many don't realize that the lifelines of our digital world - undersea cables - lie hidden. NATO has just launched a new mission to protect these vital cables. This isn't just about internet traffic, but also $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. The miss

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Jan 14 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Lend a Hand to LA Fire Victims

When wildfires hit Los Angeles, many famous faces stepped up to help out their community. Stars like Beyoncé, Jennifer Garner, and Prince Harry & Meghan Markle are among those making contributions to relief efforts. The fires have caused major damage, with celebrities like Paris Hilton and Adam Brod

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Spirituality and Health: Can Contaminated Measures Still Provide Useful Insights?

Recently, scientists have raised concerns about using spirituality measures that are mixed with mental and social health indicators. Many researchers might not know about this issue, even though these scales are commonly used in health studies. Previously, experts warned about choosing the right rel

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