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art

Plains: A Tiny Town with Big History

January 12, 2025

Plains, Georgia, is a small town with a big story to tell. It's not your typical tourist hotspot, with no major hotels, just one gas station, and a couple of restaurants that close early. But for a long time, Plains had something special: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, called

health

Sugary Drinks Driving Up Diabetes & Heart Disease

January 12, 2025

Did you know that the sugary drinks you love could be behind the rise in diabetes and heart disease cases worldwide? Recent studies show that these beverages are linked to over 2 million new diabetes cases and about 1. 1 million heart disease cases each year. The problem is particularly bad in low-i

entertainment

Meet Jeffrey Martinovic: The Young Puzzle Maker

January 12, 2025

Have you ever stayed up late, tossing and turning, until an idea struck you? That's exactly what happened to Jeffrey Martinovic, a mechanical engineering student from Western University in London, Ontario. Jeffrey found his love for crosswords at a young age, helping his mom solve the daily puzzles.

politics

Meet the New Faces: The Democratic Party's Virtual Gathering

January 12, 2025

This weekend, the Democratic Party is hosting an online meetup with eight potential leaders. Though these candidates haven't officially declared their run, party members are eager to see who's up for the challenges ahead. The main goals of this chat are to learn from past errors, reconnect with supp

health

Which Shoulder Surgery Keeps You Moving?

January 12, 2025

If you're an athlete or someone who loves throwing a ball around, you know how important it is to keep your shoulder's full range of motion. But what happens when you need surgery to fix a dislocation? A recent study compared three common procedures to see which one keeps your shoulder's ability to

health

Knee and Hip Replacement: What Anxiety Before Surgery and Pain After Can Tell Us

January 12, 2025

Total knee and hip replacement surgeries usually have great results, but chronic pain can be a big problem afterwards. Scientists wanted to figure out who might struggle with this long-term pain. They looked at patients six months after their surgery and used the ICD-11 system to classify different

health

Improving Social Insurance Medicine with Value-Based Care

January 12, 2025

Social Insurance Medicine (SIM) plays a crucial role in helping individuals with long-term work disabilities by evaluating their abilities and benefit eligibility. With the retirement age increasing and chronic diseases on the rise, the demand for higher quality and efficiency in SIM is growing. Val

crime

A Century Later: No Criminal Charges for Tulsa's Race Massacre

January 11, 2025

In a recent report, the U. S. Justice Department concluded that it's too late to bring criminal charges for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U. S. history, was carried out by a White mob against a thriving Black district. It left hundreds dead and thousa

technology

The Small Home Revolution: Affordable Smart Living at CES 2025

January 11, 2025

AC Future and Italian design firm Pininfarina teamed up to introduce their mini smart homes at CES 2025. These homes, named AI-THu, AI-THt, and AI-THd, offer a modern, sustainable solution for people who might struggle to afford traditional houses. The flagship model, AI-THu, is a 400-square-foot sm

health

Why You Should Ditch Full-Fat Dairy When Cholesterol is High

January 11, 2025

When your cholesterol levels are too high, full-fat dairy might not be your best friend. That's because it's loaded with saturated fat, which can make it tough for your liver to clean up the bad cholesterol. Beth Auguste, a dietitian in Philadelphia, explains that saturated fat can hinder your liver