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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Heart Health Heroes: Why Native American Communities Need Our Help

Heart disease is a big problem in Native American communities. It's not just about genetics. Lifestyle and access to healthcare play huge roles. Many Native Americans live in rural areas. This makes it hard to get good medical care. Plus, traditional diets have changed. Processed foods are now commo

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How Health Workers Are Learning to Use Tech for Better Care

Health workers are now using digital tools more than ever. These tools help them check on patients, give advice, and keep track of them from a distance. But not everyone knows how to use them well. Training programs are trying to fix this. They teach health workers how to use video and text meeting

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Jul 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic bits and toxic hitchhikers in Langat River

Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces that can be found in water. They can carry harmful chemicals like PCBs. A study looked at the Langat River in Malaysia. They checked six spots from the river mouth to areas further inland. The study found different amounts of microplastics at each spot. The hig

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade Talks: Big Promises, Small Results

President Trump made a bold promise in April: 90 deals in 90 days. But as the deadline passed, only two trade agreements were signed. The administration's aggressive tactics have left the global trading system in a state of uncertainty. Businesses are hesitant to make decisions, waiting for clarity

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Jul 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Flip Phones: More Choices, More Questions

Samsung has just launched two new flip phones, the Z Flip 7 and the Z Flip 7 FE. The Z Flip 7 FE is a cheaper version of the Z Flip 7. It has a simpler cover screen design. It costs $899, which is less than the Z Flip 7's $1, 099 price tag. But it's still more expensive than Motorola's Razr, which s

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

EU and US: Trade Talks in a Tizzy

The EU and US are in a bit of a pickle. They've been trying to sort out a trade deal, but things aren't moving as fast as hoped. The US had set a deadline, but it came and went without a deal. Now, they're saying a deal could happen any day. The US president mentioned that they're close to sending

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Jul 09 2025CELEBRITIES

A Heated Accusation on The Valley

On a recent episode of "The Valley, " tensions flared as Janet Caperna openly accused Danny Booko of sexual assault. This explosive claim came up during a conversation with Kristen Doute on a boat party celebrating Doute's engagement. Caperna didn't hold back, stating that Booko had sexually assault

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pick of Five: A New US Strategy for Africa?

The White House is hosting a small gathering of African leaders this week, but not all are impressed. Only five countries from the continent are invited. This is not the first time Trump has done this. He hosted a similar event in 2017. This time, the focus is on business opportunities. The invited

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

A New Twist in Vaccine Policy: Politics Over Science

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the US health secretary known for his strong anti-vaccine stance, recently made waves by replacing all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This committee, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has historically b

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Spotting Brain Injuries After Heart Stops: A New Clue

When the heart stops, the brain can get hurt from lack of oxygen. Doctors use special brain scans to check for damage. Normally, a part of the brain called the precentral cortex looks darker on these scans. But in some cases, it doesn't look dark anymore. This change might mean the brain got hurt fr

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