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Lebanon’s Ramadan Ends Quietly as War Disrupts Eid Celebrations

March 21, 2026

This year’s Eid al-Fitr in Lebanon didn’t bring the usual excitement. The holiday, which marks the end of Ramadan, was overshadowed by war and displacement. Israel’s strikes and Hezbollah’s involvement have turned a time meant for family gatherings into a scene of hardship. Over a million people ha

health

A Small-Town Clinic’s Big Comeback

March 21, 2026

In Pineville, South Carolina, a once-forgotten health clinic has reopened its doors after years of neglect. The Maude E. Callen Clinic, which opened in 1953, was a lifeline for Berkeley County’s low-income families—especially Black women and children. For decades, it provided care where hospitals we

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How one Kansas freshman guard bounced back from health scares to chase March Madness glory

March 21, 2026

Darryn Peterson wasn’t a sure thing when the season started. The Kansas freshman guard, expected to be a top NBA prospect, spent most of the year dealing with cramps so bad they landed him in the hospital once. That moment forced him to rethink how he treated his body, making tough calls like leavin

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Movement habits in kids with cerebral palsy vary by environment

March 20, 2026

Kids who have cerebral palsy (CP) move differently depending on where they are. In homes, their activity level can be low because of limited space or safety worries. At school, they might get more chance to play if the playground is designed for them and teachers encourage participation. In communit

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New Name, Same Spirit: How a Lafayette Group is Turning Good Vibes Into Bigger Community Events

March 20, 2026

The story begins with Gus Rezende, a Brazilian who settled in Acadiana and grew a hospitality business that now includes popular spots like Central Pizza and Tropical Smoothie. With his long‑time partner B. J. Crist, the team launched a series of beloved festivals such as Sugar Jam and the Acadiana

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Kids and Their Screens: What the Numbers Say

March 20, 2026

A new study that looked at 153 pieces of research shows that spending time on social media can raise the chances of kids feeling sad, acting out, or even harming themselves. The researchers found that teens between 12 and 15 are especially at risk, while younger children show weaker links. The resea

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Cost‑Benefit of Trastuzumab Before Surgery in HER2 Breast Cancer

March 20, 2026

Breast cancer rates keep climbing worldwide, yet death numbers are falling thanks to smarter drugs. One of the toughest types shows too much HER2 protein, about 15% of all cases. Doctors usually give the drug Trastuzumab after surgery to fight any remaining cancer cells. More and more patients are n

education

Kids Explore Space and Shipwrecks During Spring Break at Two Museum Spots

March 20, 2026

The Great Lakes Children’s Museum is adding a second temporary location for the busy spring break season. From March 27 to April 4, visitors can go to a new space‑themed site in the Grand Traverse Mall. The setup lets kids build, experiment and ask questions about astronomy and other STEM topics in

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Fewer Blood Tests, Same Dialysis Care

March 20, 2026

The routine blood test that patients on long‑term dialysis normally get every six to eight weeks was cut back during the pandemic, a move that kept clinics running smoothly. Researchers followed patients for one year and found no sign of worsening health or complications, suggesting that less freque

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Legacy Health and Regence Standoff Could Raise Patient Bills

March 20, 2026

A new contract dispute between Legacy Health and Regence BlueCross could push costs higher for people who use Legacy’s hospitals. The two companies are in talks, but their current deal ends on March 31 and a fresh agreement has not yet been signed. If no compromise is reached, patients will still be