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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Russian Online Groups Fuel COVID-19 Myths

The COVID-19 pandemic didn't just bring health worries; it also sparked a surge in wild theories. Some of these theories made people doubt vaccines. Experts found a link between these false stories and the use of online social platforms. These platforms are like big social clubs. They don't just le

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

New York's Wealthy Worry: What's Next for the City?

New York City is facing a big problem. A candidate named Zohran Mamdani is leading in the mayoral race. He's a democratic socialist with big ideas. He wants to freeze rents, create city-owned supermarkets, and make public transit free. He plans to pay for these things by taxing corporations and the

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Beauty Standards: A Look at Virtual Facial Preferences

AI has been trying to figure out what makes a face attractive. Researchers used five different AI models to create images of what they think are "ideal" and "attractive" faces. They then measured these virtual faces to see if they match up with old-school beauty standards. Most of the faces generat

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Nurses Talk After Emergency Births

Nurses who work in labor and delivery have a tough job. They see it all, from joyful births to sudden emergencies. After these intense moments, nurses often gather to talk about what happened. This is called debriefing. It's a chance to learn, grow, and support each other. A recent study wanted to

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Nurses See Their Workplace in Public Hospitals

In Hong Kong, nurses' views on their work settings in public hospitals were recently studied. Over a year, nurses from 71 different wards in four hospitals shared their thoughts. They filled out surveys every three months, and the number of participants varied from 604 to 865 each time. The surveys

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Nurses as Champions: Boosting Contraceptive Knowledge in Isare

In Isare, a big problem is that many people don't have enough information or access to birth control. This leads to more unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Nurses can help change this by teaching and spreading the word about contraception. To understand how nurses can make a

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Medications for opioid use disorder: Who gets them and why?

Opioid use disorder is a big problem. Many people struggle to get the help they need. Two medications, buprenorphine and naltrexone, can make a real difference. But not everyone gets equal access to these treatments. Race, ethnicity, and insurance type play a big role in who receives these medicatio

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Older Women in Care Homes and UTI Treatment: What's the Deal?

In care homes, many women get urinary tract infections (UTIs). A recent study looked at how these infections are treated. It checked out the antibiotics given to women in long-term care homes. The study wanted to see if one type of antibiotic, fluoroquinolones (FQs), caused more problems than other

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Clever Trick That PC Makers Used to Unlock Software

During the Windows 95 era, PC manufacturers found a sneaky way to offer full versions of trial software without paying for licenses. This trick was discovered by Microsoft while they were working on the Plug and Play (PnP) standard, which was supposed to make setting up hardware easier. Microsoft c

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Jun 26 2025CELEBRITIES

The Mystery of Kristina Khorram: A Key Figure in the Combs Trial

Kristina Khorram, once the trusted right-hand of Sean Combs, has become a central figure in his ongoing trial, even though she hasn't been seen in public for over a year. Prosecutors didn't call her to testify, and neither did the defense. This has left many wondering what role she really played in

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