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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

Betting Brouhaha: Basketball's Integrity at Stake

The world of basketball is under scrutiny. Federal investigators are diving into possible game-fixing in both professional and college leagues. This isn't just about a few bad apples, it's about the whole orchard. The NBA has already permanently banned Jontay Porter for his role in gambling schemes

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Health Controversies Around Vaccines: Who Really Controls Policy and The Role of Biden's HHS Appointments

Robert F Kennedy Jr the new HHS secretary nominee as well as President Joe Biden are set up for a big battle. The decisions around vaccine policy in the U. S. could be shifted to a more vaccine-risk focused way. The Biden administration, in its final stretch, made a series of last-minute a

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Social Media and AI Can Make Prevention More Effective than Tobacco Education

Let's think about the way Tobacco promotion happens these days. Its not the same as 2010 when teens would look at sports and entertainment figures on television. Promotional tactics have shifted to platforms like Instagram and TikTok. there social media influencers are usually seen promoting e-c

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Glucose Glitch: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Used By US Adults

GLP-1 receptor agonists are drugs used to manage weight and diabetes. These drugs are used daily to help people lose weight. They are called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. The drugs are not a quick fix. They have to be used consistently for them to work. This is called adherence and is

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Dentists: Detecting Drug Use

Dentists hold a unique position in public health. Due to their regular interaction with patients, they have the opportunity to spot signs of health issues beyond the teeth. Drug use, including psychoactive substances, can have some serious effects on the mouth. Dentists might be the first to notice

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Shining Lights on History: Tattoos and Black Holes

Every month, science serves up a buffet of fascinating discoveries. But with so much to digest, some amazing findings can slip through the cracks. Let's dive into a couple of standout stories from January. Imagine peering into the heart of a black hole. In 2019, scientists pulled off an inc

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Farming Gets a High-Tech Boost With Corn Image Classifier

Picture this: farmers can use advanced tech to take super detailed pictures of corn. These images, called hyperspectral, are jam-packed with information about the corn's color, shape, and even its internal makeup. This tech is a game-changer for modern farming, making it easier than ever to plant, k

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Smoking Taxes, Smoking Kids

The taxation of cigarettes while a baby is in the womb doesn't just impact those with a habit during pregnancy. It has effects that stick around well into adulthood. That means cigarettes priced more highly for expecting mothers could steer adults away smoking when they later fall expecting. Some s

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

ADHD lives in adult aggression. And girls are more at risk

Aggressive behaviour in adults can be traced back to tough childhoods. This is not new news, but what is less clear are the complex links behind it. Enter ADHD, which comes with its own struggles, anyone with ADHD can tell you how hard it can be to control one's actions and thoughts.

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Life's Building Blocks Found on Asteroid Bennu

In 2023, a historic mission brought back 121. 6 grams of samples from Bennu. Bennu is an asteroid and available samples show an abundance of carbon, nitrogen, and ammonia. But Bennu isn't your typical asteroid. It's particularly valuable because the analysis included the extraction and ident

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