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Dec 06 2024SCIENTIFIC

Breath Testing for Killer Whales: A Non-Invasive Health Check

The ocean is dealing with a lot of problems caused by humans, like pollution and climate change. These issues are messing with the ocean's habitats and the creatures living there. Current ways to check on the health of large sea mammals, like killer whales, involve catching and then releasing them.

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Why Do Older Americans Still Struggle with Health Care Costs?

In the United States, health insurance doesn't guarantee affordable care, especially for older adults. While most Americans over 65 have Medicare, high out-of-pocket costs still make healthcare difficult to afford. A study by The Commonwealth Fund compared the U. S. with nine other wealthy countries

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Dec 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Who Thought of Unobtanium First: The Three-Year Divergence

Have you ever wondered how ideas spread in the world of film? Let's take a step back to 2003 when a lesser-known movie called The Core hit the screens. With a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this disaster flick wasn't a massive hit like some other films. However, it had something intriguing that woul

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Dec 05 2024FINANCE

Why Crypto Donations Are Becoming a Big Deal

You might have heard that people are donating more cryptocurrency to charities lately. But why is this happening? Well, crypto investors are finding out that it can be really beneficial. Kyle Casserino, who works at Fidelity Charitable, a charity that accepts bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin, says th

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Airline Leaders Face Senate Scrutiny Over Seat Fees

Airline chiefs are preparing to answer tough questions from a Senate panel about their seat fee policies. The panel is concerned about what they refer to as "unnecessary" fees, which have generated billions of dollars for major airlines like American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier since 2018.

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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Indy Man Rescues Infants Abandoned in Winter Cold

A few mornings ago, Indianapolis resident Robert Deane was out to pick up his mail when he noticed something unusual. Lying in a nearby ditch were two car seats with two tiny babies inside – a 4-month-old and a 5-month-old, both girls and cousins. He quickly grabbed the car seats, brought them insid

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Repurposing a Safe Drug to Fight COVID-19

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which led to the global COVID-19 pandemic, has a high mortality rate. While there are treatments available, scientists are still looking for more antivirals that can effectively combat the virus. Enter lonafarnib, or LNF, a drug already approved by the FDA to block cellular far

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Hyde Park's Health Care Struggle: Why Doesn't It Have a Community Health Center?

Hyde Park residents have been fighting for a community health center for years. Without one, they face long bus rides and late appointments. Irene Nakabonge-Lugude, a Hyde Park resident with health issues, often misses her bus and ends up late for her appointments. She's not alone. Many in Hyde Park

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Caring for Perinatal Loss: A Holistic Approach

When a family experiences the loss of a child during pregnancy or childbirth, it's a devastating event that touches every part of their lives. Nurses play a crucial role in helping these families cope. This study explores how to provide the best care by expanding on the five steps of Swanson's Carin

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Why Information Matters: How Educating Pregnant Women & Health Workers in Kenya Boosts Malaria Fight

Malaria during pregnancy can be dangerous. But with growing resistance to common treatments, new solutions are needed. One promising drug is dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP), which requires taking for several days. Yet, even simple, single-dose treatments often miss the mark. This issue leaves ex

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