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The Shift in Orthopaedics: Is General Practice Losing Its Edge?

December 25, 2024

Orthopaedics has seen a massive shift from generalists to specialists. Originally, orthopaedic surgeons tackled a wide range of bone and muscle problems. But things have changed. Knowledge has grown more complex, and so has the way surgeons are trained. Now, in places like North America, nearly all

politics

Supporters in Matt Gaetz's Old District Stand by Him Despite New Allegations

December 24, 2024

In the wake of new allegations against Congressman Matt Gaetz, some supporters in his former Florida district are backing him up. Sandra L. Atkinson, a former Republican Party chair from Okaloosa County, called Gaetz a "darn good congressman" and said he never let critics, whom she referred to as "h

health

The Long-Term Impact of a Spouse's Disability on Women's Work

December 24, 2024

Imagine this: you're in your later years, living in China, and your spouse becomes disabled. How does this affect your work life? A recent study found out some surprising facts. Researchers looked at data from 2011 to 2020 from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. They used a clever m

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College Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Their Views on Physical Activity

December 23, 2024

College campuses today offer special programs for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). A recent study looked into how these students experience and think about physical activity (PA). Researchers talked to eight students in a US college program to learn more. They found that most students o

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Work Opportunities for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Spain: A Closer Look

December 23, 2024

Most studies lump people with disabilities together and forget that their situations can be quite different. For instance, those with intellectual disabilities face their own unique set of challenges. This paper dives into what keeps many people with intellectual disabilities in Spain from joining t

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President Biden's New Deal: Keeping Government Open and Helping Communities

December 22, 2024

Recently, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan funding bill that ensures the government stays open and provides crucial disaster relief for communities in need. This deal is all about compromise – nobody got everything they wanted, but it's a step in the right direction. One thing it didn't do is

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Why Biomarkers Could Beat Food Diaries in Tracking Nutrition

December 22, 2024

Food diaries and questionnaires might be old news when it comes to tracking what we eat. Scientists are looking into something called biomarkers, which they think could be a more trustworthy way to figure out our nutritional status. But don't get too excited yet. Biomarkers have their own set of iss

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Saving Purple Passion Fruit: A Journey to Zero Waste

December 22, 2024

Did you know that purple passion fruit, a popular fruit, often leaves behind its peel and seeds as waste? These by-products are actually packed with nutrients and beneficial compounds. The challenge lies in the variety of these fruits, which can make it tough to use these leftovers effectively. A re

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Senate Votes to Boost Social Security for Public Workers

December 21, 2024

Early on Saturday, the US Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector workers like firefighters, police officers, and teachers. The vote was 76 in favor and 20 against. If signed by President Joe Biden, the benefits will apply from

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Older Hospital Patients and Malnutrition: Whats the Risk?

December 21, 2024

Ever wondered how malnutrition affects older folks in hospitals? Well, a recent study took a close look at this very topic. The researchers were curious to see if being at risk of malnutrition could up the chances of going back to the hospital or even worse, dying. They also wanted to know if age, g