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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Smiling Less: How Oral Health Affects Mental Health in Middle-Aged Adults

Our teeth and gums might not seem like they're connected to our mental health, but turns out, they are! As people grow older, especially in places like Taiwan, oral health becomes super important. This study dug into how oral health affects a person's overall well-being, focusing on middle-aged and

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Funding Science: The Road to Mars and a Booming Economy

Did you know that the plan to plant an American flag on Mars might lead to a brighter future for us all? President Trump hinted at this when he talked about sending astronauts to the red planet within the next decade. But before that can happen, NASA needs to solve some big problems, like how to kee

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

The Device Recall: Is Trump's Move a Red Flag?

Imagine this: you get fired, and then your boss asks for your work phone back. That's what happened to about 17 federal watchdogs, known as inspectors general, under President Trump's administration. These aren't just any employees; they're the folks who keep an eye on government activities to ensur

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Behind Menthol's Cooling Power

Menthol is a natural substance found in peppermint and corn mint oils. It's widely used in medicines, cosmetics, and food. Out of the eight forms of menthol, (-)-menthol is the most effective at giving a refreshing feeling. Scientists have long known that (-)-menthol feels cooler and more refreshing

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Josh Kraft Joins Boston Mayoral Race Against Michelle Wu

Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o

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Jan 28 2025OPINION

Why Canada's Ways of War, Health, and Elections Make it Stand Out

Have you ever wondered what makes Canada different from the United States? Growing up, I spent time in both countries. I've seen how each one handles important issues like war, healthcare, and elections. Let's dive into these differences! First, think about how we approach wars. The U. S. has a his

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Jan 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Local Disasters Shift Conservatives' Views on Sustainability

When it comes to climate change, we often hear calls for action. But what about those who aren't typically on board with sustainable living, like conservatives in Western Europe, Israel, and the United States? Well, it turns out that experiencing or expecting natural disasters can change their minds

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Building a Better Phantom: A Tetrahedral Mesh for Chinese Women

Creating detailed surface phantoms of Chinese women of childbearing age is great, but they can't be used directly in Monte Carlo simulations. Instead, these surface phantoms have to be turned into voxel phantoms, which might lose some of their initial advantages. So, the goal of this study is to bui

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Winter Woes: Why Fighting Sleep Might Help You Sleep Better

Are you one of the many people who struggle to sleep during the cold winter months? If so, you're not alone. Six out of ten Americans report that their sleep routines are disrupted by the colder seasons. Expert doctors point to several factors like reduced sunlight, heavier meals, warmer rooms, less

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Jan 28 2025FINANCE

AI Waves Rock the Market, But Health Stocks Stay Strong

Monday was a wild day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 taking a dip. The culprit? A Chinese AI startup named DeepSeek. The big question was whether this startup created a super-efficient AI model with very little investment. If true, this could shake things up for the big tech players like Amazon, M

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