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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Asthma in South Asia: What's Changing from 1990 to 2021?

Asthma has been a growing health concern in South Asia over the past three decades. While the global trend shows a decrease in age-standardized prevalence rates, South Asia is witnessing an increase in both incidence and mortality. This study aims to shed light on these trends by examining data from

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Searching for Autoantibodies in Stubborn Epilepsy Cases

Have you ever heard about neural autoantibodies in epilepsy? Scientists have been trying to figure out how often these special antibodies show up in people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to treatment. The problem is, sometimes it's hard to tell if someone has epilepsy or if their seizures are ca

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Microbes in Bees: Differences Across Species

Bees and their tiny gut bacteria hold a fascinating story. Social bees, like honeybees and bumblebees, rely heavily on their gut microbes, which they share among their colony. Recent research has dug deeper into one such bacterium, Gilliamella, found in the guts of different bee species. Scientists

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Republicans Say Minnesota House is Ready, Governor Disagrees

On Wednesday, the Minnesota State Capitol saw an unusual scene. Normally, the House and Senate send delegates to inform the governor that they're ready to work. This year, however, things were different. Four Republican representatives, Ben Bakeberg, Max Rymer, Jon Koznick, and Paul Anderson, went t

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Pam Bondi's Take on 2020 Election: A Clarified View

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi had a tricky time answering a question from Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill. ) about the 2020 election results. Durbin wanted to know if President Donald Trump had lost the election. Bondi acknowledged that President Joe Biden is now in office and that there was a peace

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested: A Political Storm Unfolds

In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was taken into custody by anti-corruption investigators on Wednesday. This wasn't just any arrest; it was the first time a sitting president faced such action in South Korea, marking a historic moment in the country’s political histo

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

The Pricey Impact of Patent Extension Lawsuits on Healthcare Spending

In 2021, a significant court ruling declared part of Brazil's Industrial Property Law unconstitutional. This led some pharmaceutical companies to file lawsuits aiming to extend their patents. A study was conducted to assess the potential economic fallout of these extensions on medicine costs for bot

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Caffeine with a Fungi Twist: What's the Deal with Mushroom Coffee?

Ever thought about swapping your morning coffee for one that includes mushrooms? Don't worry, it's not as weird as it sounds. Mushroom coffee is a mix of regular coffee and ground medicinal mushrooms. The idea is that the mushrooms, which have been used in medicine for ages, can boost your health. S

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Cardio Workouts: Common Mistakes to Avoid

It's the start of a new year, and gyms are buzzing with people eager to get fit. While exercising is great for your heart, brain, bones, and muscles, overdoing it can backfire. John Peel, an expert trainer, has seen many people make cardio mistakes. Let's dive into the top four blunders to watch out

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Jan 16 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Changes on the Horizon: Trump's Day One Plans

President-elect Donald Trump is set to make big moves in the crypto world on his first day in office. A source close to his transition team revealed that he might tackle two key issues: debanking and the repeal of a policy called SAB121. This policy forces banks to count digital assets as liabilitie

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