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community

Getting Older Folks Moving and Connected

January 28, 2025

Ever thought about how staying active and chatting with friends could be a winning combo for our grandparents? Researchers set out to check if mixing exercise, lifestyle tips, and social get-togethers could boost grandma and grandpa's walking game. They gathered a bunch of folks living in the commun

sports

Is 'Hockey Day Minnesota' Turning into a Big-City Affair?

January 28, 2025

The very first 'Hockey Day Minnesota' happened back in 2007, with Lake of the Woods High School facing off against St. Paul Johnson on Baudette Bay. Fans gathered wherever they could to catch a glimpse of the game. Over the years, the event has moved around, from Phalen Park to Hermantown and even L

politics

The CIA’s New Path: Keeping Politics out of Intelligence

January 27, 2025

In a chat with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, new CIA Director John Ratcliffe outlined his plans for the agency. He shared that the CIA, world's top foreign intelligence service, should stay neutral and not favor specific political candidates. Ratcliffe believes this will help

health

How Pharmacists in North Cyprus Saw Antibiotic Use During COVID-19

January 26, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic shook up how we treat infections, especially with antibiotics. In North Cyprus, community pharmacists have been on the front lines, witnessing changes in how people use these drugs. This study dived into what these pharmacists know, think, and see about antibiotic use during an

health

What Makes Rural Northern New England Healthy?

January 26, 2025

Rural areas often struggle with diet-related health issues, which is why the U. S. Department of Agriculture wants to help. But what makes some rural communities succeed in keeping their people healthy? Let's look at rural northern New England as an example. Instead of focusing on what they lack, we

education

Local Heroes: Empowering Parents in Early Childhood Support

January 25, 2025

Community champions play a vital role in shaping early years support. But how can we best share knowledge and boost parent confidence in local communities? Let's dive into this crucial topic. First, who are these community champions? They are local residents who are passionate about supporting youn

health

Orangeburg County's New Plan for Better Mental Health

January 25, 2025

Imagine walking into an emergency room and finding it overcrowded, not because of physical injuries, but due to mental health crises. That's been a common sight in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. But there's hope on the horizon. Governor McMaster has proposed a budget that includes $2 million for

science

Wastewater Treatment: Using Magnets to Fight Antibiotic Resistance

January 25, 2025

Imagine a giant magnet helping to clean wastewater from farms. A team of scientists crafted a clever system using magnets to tackle a big problem: wastewater loaded with antibiotics. The system they designed, called the MC-IFAS, uses magnets to boost the cleaning power of tiny living things in the w

health

Bed Nets for Better Health: A Pilot Study in Uganda

January 25, 2025

Imagine a world where every night, kids sleep safe from malaria under special insect-killing nets. That's what Uganda wants, but these nets wear out fast, leaving gaps in protection. A recent study in Western Uganda tried something new. They trained local health workers to give out these nets, calle

politics

School Guidance on Immigration: Activists Weigh In

January 24, 2025

When the state of New Jersey issued new guidance to schools on handling immigration officers, reactions from immigrant activists were mixed. The guidelines came in response to Trump's administration lifting protections for undocumented immigrants in sensitive locations like schools. Amy Torres, head