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Oct 08 2025HEALTH

Understanding Growth Patterns in Babies With Birth Defects

Babies born with physical birth defects face unique challenges. Their growth and body development are often different from other babies. This is especially true for those born at full term. A recent study looked at how these babies grow while in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It also tried

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Oct 08 2025CELEBRITIES

Pardon Talk: Diddy's Legal Fight and Trump's Comments

Sean Combs, the well-known music producer and entrepreneur, has been in the news again, but this time it's not about his music or business ventures. He's been making headlines due to his legal troubles and a possible pardon from former President Trump. Trump recently mentioned that Combs, also know

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Oct 08 2025HEALTH

Fungal Hitchhikers in COVID-19 Patients: A Hidden Challenge

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors noticed something odd. Many patients fighting the virus also had fungal infections. These fungi, mainly from the Candida family, were found in the lungs and airways of COVID-19 patients more often than in those who didn't have the virus. Researche

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Oct 08 2025HEALTH

How Sugar in Your Brain Might Be Messing With Your Mood

Ever wondered why some people feel down, sleep poorly, and avoid others? It might have something to do with tiny sugar molecules in the brain. These sugars, called glycans, attach to proteins and change how they work. Researchers found that when these sugars are out of balance, they can mess up the

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Oct 08 2025BUSINESS

From Rowing to Retail: How Sports Shaped a Business Leader

Malina Ngai, the CEO of AS Watson, has a unique background that sets her apart in the business world. She was once a competitive athlete, and she believes that her time in sports gave her more than just discipline and leadership skills. It also taught her the importance of using data and science to

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Oct 08 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Third Year: A Cry for Justice and Accountability

Gaza is entering its third year under a brutal siege, and the world is still turning a blind eye. The suffering is immense, and the complicity of governments, media, and international bodies is appalling. There are no excuses for this silence. The pain felt by those connected to Gaza is profound, ec

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Oct 08 2025POLITICS

Protecting Our Land, Protecting Our Future: Why the Central Yukon Plan Matters

Alaska's Interior is facing a tough situation. The Central Yukon Resource Management Plan, finalized in 2024 after 12 years of hard work, is now under threat. This plan is crucial for managing 13. 3 million acres of public lands. It's not just about land; it's about food, culture, and the future of

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Oct 07 2025FINANCE

Investors Are Buying Up Homes: What Does This Mean for You?

In the second part of 2025, investors, both large and small, bought a significant number of single-family homes. This trend marks a notable increase from the previous quarter and the highest in half a decade. However, it's important to note that the total number of homes sold decreased compared to t

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

Redesigning Proteins: A Smarter Approach

Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies, doing important jobs. Scientists are trying to redesign these proteins to do even cooler things, like creating new medicines or materials. One way they do this is by using computers to figure out the best way to change the protein's recipe, or sequence.

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Oct 07 2025HEALTH

A Clash Over Vaccine Research

A health organization in Detroit is in a legal tussle with a group from Texas. The group is accused of spreading false information about a study on vaccines and kids. The health group, Henry Ford Health, says the study was flawed and should not have been shared. They sent a legal notice to the group

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