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Social Support: Breaking the Cycle of IPV Among Mothers and Daughters in Cameroon

December 3, 2024

In Cameroon, a preliminary study explored how social support might break the cycle of intimate partner violence (IPV) between mothers and daughters. Sixty-one mother-daughter pairs were surveyed separately. The study aimed to understand if daughters' social support can reduce the impact of mothers'

health

Health Support for IPV Survivors During Crises

December 3, 2024

Coping with a hurtful partner is tough. But when big bad things happen, like money troubles or natural disasters, the situation can get even worse. That’s what researchers found when they looked into how survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) get help during stressful life events (SLEs) in wea

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Meet the New Middle East Adviser: Massad Boulos

December 2, 2024

President-elect Trump has chosen Massad Boulos, a wealthy Lebanese businessman whose son is married to Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump praised Boulos' business acumen and his support for Republican values, highlighting his role in building coalitions w

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Jay Bhattacharya's Rise: A Lesson in Science and Freedom

December 2, 2024

Four years back, Jay Bhattacharya was shunned by colleagues at Stanford and silenced on social media for his views on the pandemic. He's come a long way since then. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated him to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). If approved, this could be a big win fo

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China's Social Welfare: A Boost for Political Support in Tough Times

December 2, 2024

When it comes to keeping citizens happy, many countries focus on economic growth. But what about social welfare? In China, from 2010 to 2018, researchers looked into this. They combined surveys from five waves of the China Family Panel Studies with city-level data. They found something interesting.

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Ukraine's Daily Battle: Zelensky Speaks Out on Russian Airstrikes

December 1, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has recently highlighted the intense aerial bombardment his country faces daily from Russia. In the past week alone, Russia has unleashed over 500 guided aerial bombs, 660 strike drones, and around 120 missiles of various types on Ukraine. These attacks have be

business

Shopping Small: A Big Deal for Communities

December 1, 2024

Imagine walking through a mall on a Saturday morning, browsing through a kiosk filled with cute stuffed animals. That was what Aurora resident Michael Steinbarth was doing with his son. He had a clear view on why small businesses are so important. "They're like the backbone of our country, " he said

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Life After Breast Cancer in Gaza: How Culture Shapes Support

December 1, 2024

Breast cancer survivors in Gaza face a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to social support. This study delves into how cultural factors can either boost or diminish the amount of support they receive after their diagnosis. By listening to the stories of individuals who have faced

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Exploring AI's Role in Gynecologic Cancer Decisions

December 1, 2024

Ever wondered how well those smart computer models can help doctors make tough calls about gynecologic cancers? This research looked into just that, checking out how these Large Language Models (LLMs) stack up against real-world complex cases. They wanted to see if these models could consistently gi

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Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Mixed Families Face Heartache and Hope

December 1, 2024

Vasily Bublikov, a half-Ukrainian, half-Russian Chicago resident, feels torn by the ongoing war. His family is split between the two nations, making the conflict personal. “It's like seeing my dad fight my mom, ” he said. The war hit a new high recently when Russia's President Putin threatened to us