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Richmond Residents Face Extended Water Outage

January 9, 2025

Imagine having no clean water for drinking, showering, or washing dishes. That's the reality for people in Richmond, Va. A power outage at the city's water plant sparked a chain reaction that's left residents without safe water since Monday. City officials now expect the outage to continue until at

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Violence at Home: What's Happening to Indigenous Women in Brazil?

January 9, 2025

Did you know that in Brazil, most violence against indigenous women happens right at home? Let's talk about what's been going on in Dourados. From 2009 to 2020, researchers looked at cases reported in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). The results? A whopping 56. 6% of these cases w

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Handheld Gaming Gets a New Player: Lenovo's Legion Go S with SteamOS

January 9, 2025

Ever thought about gaming on the go without the hassle of Windows? Lenovo just unveiled the Legion Go S at CES 2025, a handheld device that comes with SteamOS, Valve's own operating system made for gaming. This isn't your average gaming device; it's got a traditional form-factor with an 8-inch displ

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Jalen Hurts Back in Practice for Eagles vs. Packers Playoff Game

January 9, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts is making a comeback to practice today, after missing time due to a concussion suffered in Week 16. This is a significant step in his recovery process, as he prepares to lead the team in their upcoming Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Mental Health Matters: Understanding Youth Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa

January 9, 2025

Young people in sub-Saharan Africa often struggle to access mental health care. To understand the extent of this issue, researchers reviewed studies on five common mental disorders among youth under 19 years old. They found that many youth face challenges like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),

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Japanese Doctors Speak Out: Challenges and Importance of Managing Mental Health

January 9, 2025

You might think that family doctors in Japan are just there for coughs and colds. But they often face something much deeper: mental health issues. Despite not having much time and feeling a bit uncertain about their skills, many of these doctors see mental health as a vital part of their job. Howeve

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ADHD in the US: A Look at Prevalence and Challenges

January 9, 2025

In 2022, data from the Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) showed that around 1 in 10 patients had ADHD. That's a lot of people! Being diagnosed with ADHD seems to be common among kids aged 0-11, and less so among folks with higher educ

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Formula 1 Shakes Up the Calendar

January 8, 2025

Attention, racing fans! Formula 1 has just announced a major change to its calendar. The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will host races, but not every year. Starting from 2026, Spa will have races four times over six years, skipping 2028 and 2030. This means other European races can step in

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Improving Recovery Time for Carpal Tunnel Surgery Patients: A New Approach

January 8, 2025

Did you know that after a simple carpal tunnel release surgery, patients sometimes spend more time than necessary in recovery? This happens because of little non-medical issues that could be easily fixed. A recent quality improvement project aimed to change that. Instead of focusing just on the surg

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Internet Safety: A Closer Look at Cyberbullying and Online Harassment Among Italian Teens

January 8, 2025

With more and more teens spending time online, it's important to understand the risks they face. One recent study focused on 697 Italian adolescents, aged around 15, and looked at the prevalence of cyberbullying and online sexual harassment. This study aimed to figure out if there's a connection bet