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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Measles is back with a vengeance in the U. S. In the first half of 2025, cases have already skyrocketed past the previous year's total. Over 1, 277 people have been infected, with the majority of cases tied to a massive outbreak in west Texas. This isn't just a small blip. The virus is highly conta

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Jul 06 2025SPORTS

The Tall Shooter Swaps Teams

The Indiana Pacers are adding a new big man to their roster. They've acquired Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, the Grizzlies get a couple of second-round picks and a chance to swap second-round picks in the future. Huff is a 7-foot shooter who can also block shots. He's one of the tal

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Is Capecitabine Worth the Cost for Treating Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer is a serious health issue. Many people ask if capecitabine is a good choice for treatment. A recent study looked at the cost and benefits of this drug compared to active monitoring. The study focused on patients with stable or responding metastatic colorectal cancer after 16 weeks

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Why Some People Keep Going to the ER for Seizures

Healthcare in the U. S. isn't fair. Some people face more hurdles in getting proper treatment for epilepsy. This leads to more trips to the emergency room. Researchers wanted to see why this happens. They looked at data. They found a pattern. People without insurance or with public insurance often

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Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Farmers in Iran Face Fly Larvae Challenge

In the northwest of Iran, farmers who raise livestock have a big problem. It's not about weather or feed. It's about flies. Not just any flies, but ones that lay eggs on animals. When these eggs hatch, the larvae can cause serious issues. This is called myiasis. It's common in warm places. But what

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Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Why Are Fewer Premature Babies Being Reported in Burkina Faso?

In Burkina Faso, a surprising thing happened during the DenBalo study. Researchers expected to find many preterm births, but the numbers were lower than usual. This made them curious. So, they decided to talk to healthcare workers to understand how they figure out the age of babies in the womb. Hea

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Jul 04 2025CRIME

Rome's Gas Station Blast: A Close Call for Many

A sudden blast at a gas station on the outskirts of Rome shook the city early Friday morning. The explosion, which happened just after 8 a. m. , injured at least 25 people, including nine police officers and one firefighter. The sound of the blast echoed across the city, followed by a massive cloud

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Jul 04 2025CRIME

When Feelings Clash in Court: How Empathy Shapes Justice

In the world of law, emotions can be a tricky thing. Should feelings play a role in legal decisions, or do they just muddy the waters? This question has been debated for a long time. To find some answers, researchers looked at real-life sentencing data and conducted experiments with mock juries. Fi

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Jul 03 2025SPORTS

A Tragic End to Two Football Stars

In a shocking turn of events, two prominent footballers, Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, lost their lives in a car accident in Spain. The incident occurred late at night on a major highway near the border with Portugal. The vehicle they were in veered off the road and caught fire, though it'

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Jul 03 2025HEALTH

Why Do Health Care Prices Differ Across the US?

Health care costs in the US are a hot topic. Many people think commercial insurance prices are too high and don't match the quality of care. This makes health care spending skyrocket. The prices for health care services can be very different from one place to another. Even within the same state, pr

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