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Waukegan Schools Fight Back Against Skyrocketing Insulin Costs

November 16, 2024

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 is taking a stand against the soaring cost of insulin. The district, like many others, offers health insurance to its employees. However, the cost of insulin for employees and their families who need it has increased dramatically over the years. Lawyers say

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Meet STAREE: A Big Study on Statins and Older People's Health

November 16, 2024

Ever wondered if taking statins can help healthy older folks avoid heart problems? That's exactly what the STAREE trial is trying to figure out. This is a big deal because doctors aren't sure if the benefits of statins outweigh the risks for older people who don't already have heart issues. STAREE i

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Heart Health Awareness: What Indian Communities Know and Do

November 16, 2024

You've probably heard about heart diseases, but do you really know how to prevent them? In India, not everyone might be in the loop about these critical facts. That's why it's essential to find out what people in communities know, think, and do about heart diseases and their risks. Surprisingly, the

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Elite Athletes and Anxiety: A Hidden Battle

November 16, 2024

Physical exercise is often touted as a great way to boost mental health. It's even used in treatment plans for common mental health issues. But what about elite athletes? They face unique pressures that can affect their mental well-being. The International Olympic Committee has been raising awarenes

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Exploring Human Navigation Without Vision

November 16, 2024

Have you ever walked a familiar path with your eyes closed? It turns out, humans have a fascinating ability to travel from one place to another without seeing or actively thinking about their journey. This skill is called human odometry. Researchers recently reviewed 23 key studies on this topic. Th

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Predicting Spread: The PIV Model for Pathogen Tracking

November 16, 2024

Tracking how fast organisms travel and spread, especially when it comes to health-threatening pathogens like the West Nile virus, can be tricky. The models we currently rely on often fall short. For example, the popular Brownian trajectory model doesn't even use the idea of instantaneous speed. To f

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Are Apple’s New MacBook Pros Secretly Packing Better Screens?

November 16, 2024

The latest MacBook Pro models might be hiding a major upgrade. Display expert Ross Young believes these new MacBooks use quantum dot displays. This technology, often found in high-end TVs and monitors, can show a wider range of colors and better brightness. Apple hasn't officially announced this cha

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The Power of Color: How Learning Color Patterns Shapes Our Visual Attention

November 16, 2024

Did you know that our brains are super good at picking up on patterns in colors around us? Even when we're not really paying attention! Scientists wanted to see if learning these color patterns affects how quickly we spot something out of the ordinary. They did experiments where people had to find a

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Sitting Too Much: How Accelerometers Reveal Heart Disease Risks

November 16, 2024

Have you ever wondered why sitting for long periods might be bad for your heart? Accelerometers, small devices that track movement, are shedding new light on this question. These gadgets reveal that sedentary behavior—spending too much time sitting—could directly increase the risk of future cardiova

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Parkinson's Disease: How It Hits the Road

November 16, 2024

You know, Parkinson's disease isn't just about tremors and slow movements. It can also mess with your ability to drive. And for many people with PD, driving is a big deal – it's how they stay independent. But as PD progresses, things start to change. Reactions might slow down, and even simple tasks