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How new loan rules could derail future doctors' dreams

July 3, 2026

Eddie Jiang planned to become a doctor since high school. He picked an affordable in-state college, keeping one eye on medical school costs. Now, after graduating, he questions if his dream remains within reach. New federal loan limits are turning his expectations upside down. Starting this year, f

environment

Trade talks between US and Mexico: Time to clean up the Tijuana River mess

July 3, 2026

For years, the Tijuana River has carried raw sewage and industrial waste straight into US waters, turning beaches from Imperial Beach to Coronado into no-go zones. Meanwhile, trade between the US and Mexico has boomed under deals like NAFTA and USMCA. But here’s the problem: the same trade that fill

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What’s the real link between a common pesticide and Parkinson’s?

July 3, 2026

A recent study uncovered a disturbing connection between long-term exposure to chlorpyrifos and a much higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers tracked over 1, 600 people in California’s farming heartland, where this pesticide has been widely used for decades. They found that living near fiel

environment

Tracking Chernobyl's fading footprint in Turkish forests

July 3, 2026

Three decades after the Chernobyl disaster, researchers took another look at how radioactive cesium lingers in mosses and lichens across Ordu province in Türkiye. They revisited 50 spots that scientists first checked in 1997 and again in 2007. This time, in 2025, they found measurable cesium-137 in

environment

Tracing the silent journey of plutonium in the Pacific

July 3, 2026

Plutonium might sound like a word from a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually a useful tool for scientists studying ocean currents. In the western North Pacific, two main sources of plutonium exist: old nuclear tests scattered plutonium across the globe, while nearby US tests left a different kind of mar

business

Local voices cheer for new energy project in Cameron Parish

July 3, 2026

In Cameron Parish, a group of 100 residents, landowners and business owners recently sent a strong message to regulators: they fully back Venture Global’s latest project at the Calcasieu Pass. The letter they sent praised the company for its long history of cooperation and financial support in the a

health

Caring for the final stages: What good nursing looks like at life’s end

July 3, 2026

When someone’s health is failing and no treatment can reverse the decline, the focus shifts from curing to caring. Dying isn’t just a medical event—it’s a deeply human experience that deserves thoughtful support. Nursing teams working in palliative care don’t aim to prolong life at any cost, but ins

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Staying Active After Pregnancy: New Findings for Women with Past Diabetes Risks

July 3, 2026

Research shows that regular exercise and balanced eating can help prevent heart disease and diabetes. But what if a woman had diabetes during pregnancy? A recent study looked at Chinese American women with a history of gestational diabetes to see how their activity levels affected their health. Man

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Planning for Parenthood: Why Digital Tools Could Help More Women Take Control

July 3, 2026

Many women don’t make changes to their health before pregnancy, even though it could make a big difference. In the UK, almost half of pregnancies happen by surprise, and this tends to hit poorer communities the hardest. That means health gaps keep growing where they shouldn’t. Some people suggest us

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Tracking Global Fungus Threats in Medical Settings

July 3, 2026

Health systems worldwide keep an eye on dangerous germs that don’t respond to medicine. This time, researchers focused on Candida, a common fungus that can sneak into the bloodstream and cause serious infections. The study tested a new way to collect and share health data, specifically looking at re