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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

The Battle Against River Blindness in Africa

River blindness, also known as onchocerciasis, is a major health concern in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target to eliminate this neglected tropical disease (NTD) by 2030. More than 99% of people infected live in 31 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. The goal here is to ex

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Health Agencies Take a Break from Updates

Some federal health agencies have temporarily stopped sharing certain information, like updates on food outbreaks and flu vaccinations. This pause is part of a wider communication break ordered by the Trump administration. It gives the new team time to set up their own way of sharing important healt

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Why We Don't Always Notice Our Own Movements: A Computational Perspective

Imagine walking through a crowd. You might feel a slight push from someone passing by, but you probably won’t notice the sensation of your own steps. This is because our brains are skilled at distinguishing between sensations caused by our own actions and those generated by external factors. Scienti

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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Chlorinated Water: A Closer Look at Electrochemical Fixes

Electrochemical reduction is an exciting way to tackle chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater. This method uses special processes like direct electron transfer and active hydrogen to break down these stubborn pollutants. Scientists are digging into how the structure of these pollutants affects how

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

The Power of NMR and UNRES in Protein Modeling

Scientists have found a new way to use information from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments to help understand the shapes of special proteins. These proteins, called multistate proteins, intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), and proteins with intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs), are

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

UnitedHealth Group Picks New CEO After Tragic Loss

In the aftermath of a shocking tragedy, UnitedHealth Group has named Tim Noel as the new CEO of their health insurance arm, UnitedHealthcare. Noel joined the company in 2007 and most recently led UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. His appointment comes nearly two months after the fatal shooting

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Man United's Manager Woes: A New Name in the Mix

Richard Keys has dropped a bombshell, claiming that Ruben Amorim, the current manager of Manchester United, might be on his way out. Apparently, Amorim's arrival didn't bring the swift turnaround everyone hoped for after Erik ten Hag's departure. The team, plagued by internal struggles, hasn't seen

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Electricity Comes Back Slowly After Cold Snap

As the sun rose on Wednesday, chilly air filled homes that had lost power in the capital area. DEMCO initially reported about 2, 600 customers without electricity in Livingston Parish. By mid-morning, the number dropped to zero. Entergy reported a similar situation in Ascension and East Baton Rouge

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

The Trump Administration Puts a Pause on Health Agency Communications

In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

West Ham's New Era: Meet Ezechiel Banzuzi, Potter's First Pick

West Ham United has taken its first step into the January transfer window with a potential £13million deal for young midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi. The 19-year-old, who turns 20 soon, is set to join from Belgian team OH Leuven. This move comes as Graham Potter, West Ham's new manager, looks to rebuild

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