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Apple's Secret Plans: What's Cooking in Cupertino?

December 17, 2025

Apple's tight-lipped nature about upcoming products is well-known, but sometimes, their software leaks the secrets. Recently, two software leaks hinted at devices Apple is testing. These include updates to existing products like new iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. But the most exciting news is a poten

health

Is Dried Blood Sampling the Future of Vitamin D Testing?

December 17, 2025

Vitamin D is crucial for our health. It affects many things in our body. Doctors often check levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-(OH)D) to see if someone has enough vitamin D. Normally, they take blood from a vein. But there's a new way: dried blood microsampling. This new method is less invasive. It

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New Guidelines for Hepatitis B Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know

December 17, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shifted its stance on hepatitis B vaccines for newborns. Instead of universally recommending the vaccine at birth, the CDC now suggests that mothers who test negative for the virus should discuss with their healthcare providers about delaying

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Flu Season Strikes Early: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

December 17, 2025

A new flu strain is causing a surge in illnesses earlier than usual, and it's hitting hard. This year, the influenza A H3N2, specifically the K variant, is spreading quickly across the globe and in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an 8. 1% increase in positi

science

Cosmic Double Trouble: A Star Explosion Like No Other

December 17, 2025

In the vast universe, stars meet their end in grand explosions, scattering elements like carbon and iron. These events, known as supernovae, are well-known. But there's another type of explosion, called a kilonova, which happens when two dense, dead stars, or neutron stars, collide. This collision c

politics

Tech Giants and the Electricity Bill Debate

December 17, 2025

Three senators are digging into whether big tech companies are making regular people pay more for electricity because of their huge data centers. These centers use a lot of power, and the senators want to know if the companies are being fair about the costs. The senators, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Va

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The Ketamine Connection: A Doctor's Light Sentence

December 17, 2025

A doctor involved in providing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his tragic death received a relatively lenient sentence. Dr. Mark Chavez, aged 55, was ordered to spend eight months under house arrest and three years on supervised release. This decision came after Chavez admitted his role in th

politics

Big Changes Coming for Cannabis: What You Need to Know

December 17, 2025

President Donald Trump is likely to sign an executive order soon. This order could make cannabis more accessible. It might also change how it's classified and used in healthcare. The order could move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This would put it in the same category as Tylenol with co

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Unraveling the Health Secrets of Fermented Djulis: A Breakthrough in Natural ACE Inhibitors

December 17, 2025

Scientists have found a way to make a healthy food even healthier. They took a grain called djulis and fermented it with a special fungus called Monascus purpureus. After eight days, the fermented djulis showed a significant ability to inhibit an enzyme called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), wh

politics

Healthcare Subsidies Left in Limbo as Congress Wraps Up

December 17, 2025

The clock is ticking on a crucial healthcare issue. As the House of Representatives nears the end of its session, a key aspect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is at risk. The premium tax credits, which help many Americans afford health insurance, are set to expire soon. The House Republicans have b