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Exercise After Liver Transplant: What Helps and Hinders

February 27, 2026

Many people who receive a liver transplant later develop metabolic syndrome, a mix of health problems that can shorten life. Doctors say exercise is key to keeping these patients healthy, but most do not stick with it. A research team used the COM‑B model to figure out why some patients move a

education

Building Bounce Back Power in Nursing School

February 27, 2026

Nursing students often juggle heavy coursework and hands‑on patient care, which can feel overwhelming. Researchers wanted to see how well these students could keep going when faced with such pressure. They measured each student’s “academic resilience” – basically, how quickly they recover from

lifestyle

Dog Walks Revealed: Which Breeds Take the Fewest Steps

February 27, 2026

Recent data from smart collars shows that some dog breeds walk far less than expected. The study tracked millions of steps over 90 days across the U. S. , using GPS collars that now include smaller dogs thanks to a new model. The results reveal a wide range: the most active pups can reach over 20, 0

crime

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

February 27, 2026

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

health

Heart, Kidney, Brain: How One Trio Affects the Mind

February 27, 2026

The study set out to see how stages of a combined heart, kidney and metabolic problem influence the brain’s big parts and tiny structures. Researchers followed people over time to track changes in both large brain areas and small internal details. First, they looked at the overall size of key brain

religion

Faith, Politics and the American Dream

February 27, 2026

The President’s annual speech was full of religious language, most notably the claim that America’s future is guided by a higher power. The Freedom From Religion Foundation said this sounded like an attempt to blend Christianity with national policy, a view shared by many who defend the separatio

environment

Soil Microbes Find Common Ground After Adding Organic Matter

February 27, 2026

Researchers examined how adding organic material changes the tiny life in two different soils. The study focused on microbes that help break down nutrients and keep the climate stable. Scientists wanted to know if these tiny organisms would react in the same way when the soils receive the same organ

opinion

Black History Month: A Call to Keep Moving Forward

February 27, 2026

In Baltimore, February feels heavy because the city has to remember its past while looking at its future. Students gather for speeches, museums display pictures, and city leaders speak about history. Yet, the real work lies beyond these events. A young boy in Baltimore once worked in a shipyard and

sports

Oilers and Kings Clash After Tough Weekends

February 27, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers entered the game with a 28‑23‑8 record, while Los Angeles was 23‑20‑14. Both teams lost their previous matches and now face each other at the Crypto. com Arena in a Pacific Division showdown. The game will kick off Thursday, February 26 at 10:30 PM ET and can be watched on ESPN o

politics

Gorton and Denton: A Surprise Test for Labour

February 26, 2026

In a district that has long supported Labour, a sudden by‑election could shake the party’s confidence. The area mixes working‑class families, students and graduates, and a strong ethnic minority presence – all groups that helped Keir Starmer become prime minister. If the party finishes third, it wou