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Simple Guide to Mixing Meds for Dravet Syndrome

March 18, 2026

Dravet syndrome is a tough type of epilepsy that does not get better with one drug. Doctors often have to give patients three or more seizure medicines at the same time. The mix of drugs is very complicated because it includes special medicines for Dravet (like stiripentol, cannabidiol, and fenflura

sports

Massage Power: How the Menstrual Cycle Shapes Recovery in Female Fighters

March 18, 2026

Research on thirty‑three female combat athletes shows that the timing of a woman’s cycle can tweak how well her body heals after hard training. The study split participants into three camps: one received dry massage, another ice massage, and the last had no treatment. All athletes performed a tough

politics

Mullin Faces Tough Questions Before Leading Homeland Security

March 18, 2026

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand

health

What Happens When Weight‑Loss Injections Stop?

March 18, 2026

Millions of people use GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy to lose weight. They often ask: what will happen once the injections end? Older clinical trials said people would gain back much of the weight quickly. These studies were very controlled and did not show what happens in everyday life

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Heart Health Depends on Sticking With GLP‑1 Drugs

March 18, 2026

A new study shows that the heart protection you get from GLP‑1 medicines fades quickly once you stop taking them. Researchers examined records of more than 333, 000 people with type‑2 diabetes who were treated through the Veterans Health Administration. Those on GLP‑1 drugs, such as semaglutide (Oze

politics

Iran’s Possible Stand‑Off: A Different Take

March 18, 2026

The idea of “winning” in war feels a bit like a wrestling match. In the ring, there are clear winners when both sides agree on the outcome, and there are messy finishes where everyone can claim victory. Wars usually have a clean ending, but many do not. Major wars like the world wars had clear winne

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WNBA’s New Deal: Bigger Pay, Fresh Start

March 18, 2026

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its players’ union have finally reached a tentative agreement after more than a year of talks. The deal, still in principle, will set the stage for the league’s 30th season that kicks off on May 8. Negotiations dragged from March to June, wi

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Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Shaken by Unsettling Accusations

March 18, 2026

The story begins with a quiet confession from two women who, as children in the 1970s, suffered repeated abuse at the hands of a man celebrated for his fight for farmworkers. Years later, they spoke up, fearing that revealing the truth would damage a movement they had helped build. In 1966, anoth

science

cGAS: How Where It Lives Inside Cells Decides What It Does

March 18, 2026

The body’s first line of defense relies on sensors that detect danger signals. One such sensor, cGAS, normally lives in the cell’s fluid part but also shows up in surprising places such as the nucleus, tiny nuclear fragments called micronuclei, mitochondria, and even on the cell surface. When cGA

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Draft Day Shuffle: Teams Pick, Trade and Plan Ahead

March 18, 2026

The 2026 NFL draft starts with the first pick, where a top quarterback from Indiana is expected to go to Las Vegas. The second pick lands a strong edge rusher from Ohio State on the Jets, who have been busy adding defenders. The third pick sees a ready‑made pass rusher from Texas Tech move to Washin