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Healing and Hope: Restoring Lives Through Genital Reconstruction

March 18, 2025

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that affects countless women worldwide. It involves altering or injuring female genital organs for non-medical reasons. This practice can lead to severe physical and emotional issues. Fortunately, there is hope through reconstructive surgery. Thi

health

The Impact of Your Surroundings on Dementia Risk

March 18, 2025

The places where people live can have a big impact on their brain health. Recent research shows that the environment around you can change your chances of developing dementia. This study looked at lots of different research to figure out how things like air pollution and access to parks affect the b

science

Smart Watering: How DIY Sensors Boost Lettuce Growth

March 18, 2025

Water is life. It is also a precious resource. Farmers often struggle with how much water to give their crops. Too much or too little can harm the plants. This is especially true in dry areas. So, how can farmers make the best use of water? One way is through smart irrigation. This means usin

education

Harvard's Big Move: Making College More Affordable

March 18, 2025

Harvard University has taken a bold step to make education more accessible. It has decided to cover all costs for students from families earning $100, 000 or less per year. This means tuition, housing, food, health insurance, and even travel expenses will be taken care of. For families earning up to

health

New Tool in the Fight Against Drug Overdoses

March 18, 2025

Drug overdoses have been a growing concern in Berkeley County over the past few years. The county has been working hard to tackle this issue, and recently, they received a significant boost. Last year, the county was awarded $1, 200, 000 to combat the opioid epidemic. Out of this amount, the coroner

education

How Pedaling Affects Memory in Students

March 18, 2025

Students today spend a lot of time sitting. This is a problem because being active is good for the brain and body. Bike desks are a new idea. They let students pedal while they work. The hope is that this will make them more alert and improve their memory. A recent experiment looked at how bike

health

Community Health: The Power of Local Involvement in IGAD

March 18, 2025

The IGAD region, which includes eight countries, has seen both wins and setbacks when it comes to community involvement in health initiatives. The idea is simple: get locals involved in health programs and primary care. This can lead to better health services and make them last longer. But how well

weather

Deadly Tornadoes Strike Across the Country

March 17, 2025

The weekend was a brutal reminder of nature's power, as a wave of tornadoes and storms swept across the nation. In total, at least 40 people lost their lives, and the destruction was vast. This was not a single event but a series of storms that hit over three days, affecting more than two dozen stat

sports

A New Chapter for Fort St. James Martial Arts

March 17, 2025

A local martial arts club is making big moves in the community. Fort St. James Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has just shifted to a new spot on the main strip in Fort St. James, B. C. This is a big deal because it shows how much the club has grown in just three years. The move was a team effort, with students

health

Forest Hills Hospital Shines in Patient Safety

March 17, 2025

A hospital in Forest Hills, Queens, has once again been honored for its commitment to patient safety. This is the second year in a row that Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital has received the Healthgrades 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award. This recognition is a big deal because it shows tha