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Jan 27 2026HEALTH

A New Way to Help Kids With Breathing Problems

Kids with certain health issues need special pacemakers. These tiny devices help keep their hearts beating right. But for young ones, it's tricky. Their bodies are small. Doctors struggle to find the right spot to put the pacemaker. Usually, pacemakers have wires. These wires can cause problems. Th

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Jan 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Rhode Island's Fight Against Invasive Plants

Rhode Island is lagging behind other states in the battle against invasive plants. A new bill aims to change that by banning the sale of these harmful species. The proposal has gained strong support from environmentalists, gardeners, and conservation groups. Invasive plants pose a serious threat to

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

How Your Food Choices Might Affect Your Heart, Kidneys, and Metabolism

People often think about how food affects their waistline, but not many consider how it impacts their insides, like the gut. Recent research dug into this by looking at how what we eat influences tiny organisms in our gut and how that might relate to serious health issues like heart disease, kidney

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Why Exercise Testing Falls Short for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a serious lung condition. It makes the blood vessels in the lungs narrow and stiff. This causes high blood pressure in the lungs. Doctors have tools to check how well the heart and lungs work. But, they might be missing something important. They might not see

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Heart Health in America: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Challenges

The latest numbers on heart disease and stroke in the U. S. show both good and bad news. While deaths from these conditions have gone down, they still top the list of causes of death in the country. Almost half of American adults are dealing with some form of cardiovascular disease. This should make

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Jan 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Vast Space: Building the First Private Space Station

Vast Space is making big moves in the space industry. They are building the first commercial space station, called Haven-1. This station is set to launch in early 2027, which is a bit later than they originally planned. The company's CEO, Max Haot, explained that they are taking their time to make s

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

What Could Go Wrong for China if Taiwan Stands Strong?

China's potential military action against Taiwan could backfire in a big way. Many studies look at how the U. S. and its allies would respond to such an attack. But what if China doesn't succeed? The results could be catastrophic for China. Experts have explored two possible scenarios. In the first

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Jan 19 2026SCIENCE

What Happens to Your Brain When You Lie Down for 90 Days?

Lying down for a long time can mess with how blood flows in your brain. This is what scientists found out when they studied 36 healthy adults who spent 90 days in a head-down bed rest position. They used a special kind of MRI called pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling (pCASL) to track changes i

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Jan 19 2026HEALTH

Eating Mediterranean: A Simple Way to Boost Survival for Cancer Patients

People who have beaten cancer might live longer if they eat like those in the Mediterranean. This diet is full of fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, fish, and olive oil. A recent study showed that those who stick to this diet have a lower chance of dying from any cause. This includes cancer, he

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's Military Chief Reveals Russia's Drone Plans

Russia is not looking for peace. Instead, they are making more weapons. Ukraine's top military leader, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said this in an interview. He shared that Russia is making 404 drones every day. But they want to make even more. Their goal is to make 1, 000 drones each day. This is a big incr

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