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U. S. Life Expectancy Bounces Back Post-Pandemic

December 19, 2024

Great news! The life expectancy in the U. S. has hit a new high since the pandemic started. In 2023, it climbed to 78. 4 years, which is almost a full year higher than the previous year. What's behind this positive change? A big drop in Covid-19 deaths played a major role. In just one year, Covid we

politics

Ethics Panel Flips: Gaetz Report Gets Green Light

December 19, 2024

In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wrap

health

Two Sides, Two Stories: Unique Pleural Fluid Cases

December 19, 2024

Imagine having liquid in both lungs, but each side has a totally different story to tell. That's exactly what happened to a 53-year-old woman with breast cancer. She had an exudative effusion—thick and protein-rich fluid—in her right lung. The cause? It was tied to her breast cancer. On the left sid

health

Better Biologics for Sinus Troubles: Digital Tools vs. Paper Lists

December 19, 2024

Biologics have become a crucial treatment for severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). These medicines work by stopping type 2 inflammation. But doctors often face challenges when they need to document patient histories and current findings to show why biologics are necessary. This

politics

U. S. Tech Still Ends Up in Russian Weapons

December 19, 2024

You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’

politics

House Panel Flips Decision: Matt Gaetz Ethics Report to be Released

December 18, 2024

In a surprise turnaround, the House Ethics Committee has voted to make public its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. This reverses a previous decision made in November, when the committee had voted along party lines to keep the report under wraps. The report, which concludes a long-running investigat

health

How Gender Reporting in Physiotherapy Trials Needs Improvement

December 18, 2024

You might think that all studies on physiotherapy treatments take sex and gender into account. But guess what? They often don't. A recent review looked into this issue and found some surprising gaps. Researchers went through lots of studies to see how well they reported on sex and gender. What they

sports

Cricket Showdown: PA vs SA at Boland Park

December 17, 2024

Get ready for a thrilling cricket match! South Africa and Pakistan are facing off in the first ODI of their three-match series at Boland Park in Paarl on December 17. The South Africans, fresh off a 2-0 win in the T20I series, are eager to keep their winning streak alive. Pakistan, on the other hand

politics

Amazon's Injury Data: A Senate Challenge

December 17, 2024

A recent Senate report has thrown some serious accusations at Amazon. It claims that the giant is playing around with worker injury numbers to make its warehouses seem safer. The report, led by Senator Bernie Sanders, says Amazon's obsession with speed is creating dangerous conditions. They found th

crime

The Top 10 True Crime Podcasts You Can't Miss in 2024

December 17, 2024

In the crowded world of true crime podcasts, only a few truly stand out. Let's take a look at the best of the year. Season three of "In the Dark" by The New Yorker takes a deep dive into the 2005 Haditha massacre in Iraq. The host, Madeleine Baran, uses secret recordings and classified documents to