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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

A Grandmother's Unlikely Victory Over Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a formidable foe, but some people manage to outsmart it. Dukhi Hong, an 84-year-old woman from Utah, is one of those rare individuals who have defied the odds. She was given a grim prognosis in 2019 when doctors diagnosed her with aggressive small cell lung cancer. This type of cancer

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

The Battle for Wisconsin's Top Court: A Billionaire's Bet

Wisconsin's Supreme Court race is heating up, and a familiar name is making waves. Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is pouring millions into the race, aiming to sway voters in his favor. His political action committee, America PAC, has been busy knocking on doors across the state, trying to ra

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Air Pollution's Hidden Impact on Babies' Weight

Fine particles in the air can sneak into a mother's body and affect her baby's weight at birth. This is a big deal because low birth weight can lead to health problems later in life. But how exactly does this happen? One possible answer lies in how the mother's body processes food and

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

How Urban Environments Affect Young Women's Lives

Intimate partner violence is a big deal. It's a major public health issue that affects many women and girls. It can really mess with a person's quality of life. It's not just about physical harm. It can also take a toll on mental health. This can lead to long-term problems. In Nigeria, a study look

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Chicken Farms: The Dark Side of Your Dinner

Chicken is a popular choice for dinner, but there's a hidden cost to that meal. In early 2023, investigators found shocking conditions on a large chicken farm in Maryland. They discovered chickens packed tightly together, many dead or dying, and a barn filled with a "blanket of chickens. " The smell

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Sugar Handling and Liver Health: A Hidden Link

Liver fibrosis is a serious issue that can lead to liver-related deaths and heart problems. It is often seen in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and obesity. One key factor that might help predict liver fibrosis is how well the body handles sugar, known as the estimated glucose

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

The New Year's Suicide Risk

The Lunar New Year is a big deal in Taiwan. It's the longest and most important family holiday of the year. This makes it a unique time to look at how suicide risks change during this period. It's not just about the Lunar New Year, though. The Christmas holidays also show changes in suicide risk. Th

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Mar 31 2025SPORTS

Sunday's Elite Eight Showdown: Who Will Join the Final Four?

The college basketball season has been all about the SEC's dominance. They made history by sending a record 14 teams to the NCAA tournament. They also had four teams in each regional final. But on this particular Sunday, the Houston Cougars showed that the Big 12 still has some fight left. They face

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Mar 31 2025SPORTS

Houston's Defense Dominates as Cougars March On

Houston's defense is a force to be reckoned with. They have a strong defense that makes it hard for other teams to score. It is no surprise that they won against Tennessee. The Cougars' defense was so strong that Tennessee's top shooters struggled to find their rhythm. The Cougars have been on a win

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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

Special Elections: The Big Test for Trump and Musk

Tuesday's elections are a big deal. They will show how popular Trump's first few months in his second term really are. Plus, they'll test the power of his buddy, Elon Musk. Musk is the richest person in the world and is trying to shake up the US government. Two big races are happening in Florida. T

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