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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

Helping Patients Stay Home at the End of Life: What Works?

There's a lot we still don't know about helping people spend their final days at home. A recent study tried to figure out what makes it possible for patients to stay home and even pass away there when they're receiving palliative care. First, let's talk about why this matters. Many people prefer to

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

How Society Judges People with Long-Term Health Issues: A Closer Look

People dealing with long-term health issues often face unfair judgments from others. But how do these judgments change based on whether someone is male or female? A recent review looked into this question. The findings? It's not straightforward. The review checked 12 studies that explored this topi

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Jul 13 2025SCIENCE

How AI is Changing the Game in Forensic Pathology

Forensic investigations often hinge on one critical question: how long has someone been gone? This is where the postmortem interval comes into play. Traditionally, figuring this out has been a bit of a guessing game, but recent advancements in technology are shaking things up. Enter pathomics, a cu

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Jul 13 2025CRIME

NYC's Shoplifting Spree: A System in Need of a Fix

In New York City, shoplifting has become a major headache. The numbers are shocking. Over 27, 000 shoplifting incidents have happened this year alone. That's a huge jump from just a few years ago. Some people keep doing it over and over. Take Anthony White, for example. He's been arrested 254 times

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

How Your Daily Habits Might Affect Your Axial Spondyloarthritis Treatment

People with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) often use TNFα inhibitors (TNFi) to manage their symptoms. But did you know that lifestyle choices can impact how well these treatments work? A recent study looked at data from 14 European countries to understand this better. The study found that factors

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Jul 13 2025EDUCATION

How AI Tools Shape Students' Thinking and Writing

AI is changing how people think and work. It can help or hurt the way we use our brains. Some worry that AI might make us lazy. Others believe it can free up our minds for bigger tasks. To test this, a study is looking at how college students use AI for writing. The study focuses on two main things

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Jul 12 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions Rise: US Sets New Tariffs on EU and Mexico

The US is planning to hit the European Union and Mexico with a 30% tax on their goods starting August. This news comes from President Trump, who shared the update on his social media platform. He also sent similar messages to other countries, warning them about even bigger taxes if they fight back.

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Jul 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Justin Bieber Drops Unexpected Album Swag

Justin Bieber has surprised fans once again with a new album called "Swag. " It came out late on Friday night, just hours after he announced it. The album has 21 tracks, including some catchy titles like "Daisies, " "Butterflies, " and "Forgiveness. " There's even a bonus song called "Standing on Bu

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Education and Lifestyle Influence Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a complex condition that varies greatly among individuals. Recent discussions have focused on whether education and lifestyle choices play a role in shaping how MS progresses. Education might indirectly impact MS. People with higher education levels often adopt healthi

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Tiny Heroes in Your Gut: How Bifidobacterium Helps Fight Fat

People around the world are struggling with obesity, which leads to many serious health problems. Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in our guts are super important for keeping our bodies healthy. One type of bacteria, called Bifidobacterium, is getting a lot of attention for its ab

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