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How a Pharmacy Program is Tackling Antibiotic Overuse

October 12, 2025

Antibiotics are becoming less effective due to overuse. This is a big problem worldwide. In places with fewer resources, doctors in primary care often prescribe antibiotics without proper oversight. This leads to unnecessary use. While big hospitals have made progress in using antibiotics wisely, sm

lifestyle

Navigating Friendship Faux Pas: A Closer Look at Social Boundaries

October 5, 2025

In a world where social norms often go unspoken, it's easy to find ourselves in awkward situations. Take, for instance, the case of a long-time couple who receive annual holiday cards from friends, but the wife's name is consistently left off the envelope. This oversight, happening for over two deca

health

Understanding the Long-Term Impacts of Neuroblastoma Treatments

September 30, 2025

High-risk neuroblastoma is a serious cancer in kids. More children are surviving this disease thanks to new treatments. However, the long-term effects of these treatments are not well understood. A recent study aimed to change that. It looked at the risks linked to these modern therapies. The study

finance

Trading, Gambling, and COVID-19: What's the Link?

September 23, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people spent their time and money. Many turned to trading stocks and cryptocurrencies, while others gambled more. But what's the connection between these activities? Some people started trading so much that it became a problem. This behavior might look a lot like pr

science

How Fungi Fight Fungi: The Science Behind Leucinostatins

September 8, 2025

Purpureocillium lilacinum PLBJ-1 is a biocontrol fungus. It makes leucinostatins. These are special molecules that can kill other fungi. Think of them as natural antibiotics. But how does this fungus make them? And why does it make more in some conditions than others? Scientists found out that the

science

Lighting Up Cell Death: A New Way to Track Drug Effects

September 2, 2025

Scientists have created a new tool to watch how drugs cause cells to die. This tool uses a special kind of light called bioluminescence. Unlike other methods, it doesn't need any outside light to work. This makes it better for looking at living things. The tool is designed to target a specific mole

politics

Trump's Chicago Crime Comments Spark Debate

August 31, 2025

In a recent social media post, former President Donald Trump made a bold statement about Chicago's crime rate. He claimed that six people were killed and 24 were shot in the city over a weekend. Trump then turned his attention to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, calling him weak and pathetic for refus

politics

Dressing for Diplomacy: How Clothes Shape International Meetings

August 23, 2025

In the world of politics, what you wear can speak volumes. This was clear during the recent meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy's choice of attire has evolved since his last visit to the White House. Last time, he opted for a casual black Henley shi

science

Giving Chickens a Better Life: How a Busy Environment Boosts Their Well-being

August 23, 2025

Chickens raised in busy, interesting environments show big changes in how they act and feel. This is what a recent study found when they compared chickens in three rooms full of things to do with chickens in three plain rooms. Each room had about 2, 450 chickens and got natural light. In the busy r

sports

Roderick Robinson: The Running Back with a Story to Tell

August 20, 2025

Roderick Robinson is more than just a talented running back for the Georgia Bulldogs. He's a young athlete with a rich background and a story that goes beyond his stats on the field. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Robinson has always had a passion for football. His high school days at Lin