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Affordable Insulin: A Game Changer for South African Diabetes Care?

November 9, 2024

Recently, some big names in the insulin business, like Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi, have cut prices on their long-lasting insulin types. This isn't just good news for South Africa's healthcare system—it's essential. Diabetes is a big problem here, especially pre-diabetes, and the country's E

health

Transforming Dementia Care: The NIA's Impact

November 8, 2024

Over the last half-century, the National Institute of Aging (NIA) has played a crucial role in advancing our understanding of dementia caregiving. Alongside other public and private initiatives, the NIA has driven innovation through funding and leadership. They've supported basic research that has l

politics

Russian Troops Advance as Ukraine Faces Manpower Issues

November 6, 2024

Russian forces have been making small gains along a vast front line in the ongoing war with Ukraine. According to the latest reports from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian troops have moved south and southeast of Pokrovsk, a crucial logistics hub in the Donetsk region. Videos and geo

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Diabetes and Your Eyes: What You Need to Know

November 6, 2024

Did you know that people with diabetes can have eye problems? One of the biggest issues is called diabetic retinopathy. This happens when high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the back of the eye, called the retina. The scarier part is that you might not even notice anything wrong unti

business

JD Vance's Wealth: From Bitcoin to Real Estate

November 4, 2024

Ever wondered how a 40-year-old politician like JD Vance piled up a fortune worth millions? Let's dive into his journey from a tough childhood to becoming a wealthy venture capitalist. Vance's wealth is estimated to be between $4. 8 million and $11. 3 million. Sure, it's not as much as his running

politics

Republican VP Nominee Vance Defends Trump’s ‘Enemy Within’ Remarks

October 27, 2024

In a recent interview with CNN, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance argued that Donald Trump's use of the term "enemy within" was not aimed at political opponents. Instead, he asserted that Trump was referring to "far-left lunatics" who might riot if Trump wins in November. Vance contend

crime

AI Images of Child Abuse: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement

October 26, 2024

Law enforcement is battling a new frontier: AI-generated images of child sexual abuse. Offenders are using AI technology to create disturbing images of both real and virtual children. A psychiatrist, a U. S. Army soldier, and a software engineer are among those recently caught. Justice Department of

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JD Vance: The Trump Whisperer

October 24, 2024

Imagine being JD Vance, the guy who has to make sense of Donald Trump's controversial comments. Vance, Trump's running mate, often finds himself in the spotlight, trying to explain or defend what Trump says. This isn't an official job, but it's become his role. Remember when Trump questioned Kamala

health

Is Our Life Expectancy Hitting a Wall?

October 7, 2024

Scientists have discovered that the rapid increase in life expectancy we've seen since the 20th century is slowing down. They studied data from countries like Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. from 1990 to 2019. The results show that while life expectancy is still rising, the rate has significantly d

sports

Behind the Lens: Capturing the Grit and Grace of Gymnastics

September 8, 2024

Ever wonder what it takes to be the official photographer for Team USA Gymnastics? John Cheng, who has held this unique position since 2007, offers a fascinating glimpse into his world. Cheng's journey began as a typical 'gym dad,' snapping photos of his daughter at competitions. His talent quickl