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The Secret to Happy Knees: A New Angle on Joint Replacement

February 2, 2025

Picture this: a knee replacement that lets you move just like before. Imagine the cool science behind how doctors make this happen. Let's dive into this by talking about a line that runs through your knee called 'the transepicondylar axis'. This line is key to aligning the femoral component rotation

health

When Big Tears Meet Big Fixes

February 2, 2025

Imagine a shoulder with a hole in it that's too big to stitch back together in its own way. It is because the rotator cuff tendons are either in poor shape, or have been stretched and damaged. This can cause big problems, like making the arm bone move around in the wrong way. It makes th

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Milk in Potato Chips: A Scary Surprise for Allergy Sufferers

January 31, 2025

Last year, the FDA in America announced a serious warning about some potato chips. The chips in question were Lay's Classic Potato Chips, which had a hidden ingredient: milk. This was dangerous news for people with severe milk allergies. Eating even one chip could trigger a deadly reaction. The FDA

politics

Undersea Cables and NATO: Protecting the Baltic's Hidden Highways

January 30, 2025

On a cold Christmas morning in 2024, Estonia's power supply took a hit. The Estlink 2 cable, connecting them to Finland, unexpectedly failed. This left Estonia with only one operational cable, losing nearly two-thirds of its power supply. Although it didn't disrupt services immediately, experts fear

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Sweet Substitutes: The Gut's Microscopic Reaction

January 29, 2025

Everyone's talking about artificial sweeteners these days. They're supposed to replace sugar without the weight gain, but what's really happening inside your gut? Let's dive into the science! First off, these sweeteners are everywhere. From diet sodas to sugar-free snacks, they're meant to appease

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Fixing the Spin: Treating Minor Rotation Issues After ACL Surgery

January 29, 2025

Have you ever had an ACL reconstruction? Some people still feel like their knee isn't quite right. They might feel a slight spin or rotation that's not normal. This study looked at people who had a simple ACL surgery but still had some minor rotation problems. The doctors tried an extra procedure to

weather

Winter's Big Snow Day Coming to Minnesota and Wisconsin

January 29, 2025

After a relatively mild start to the winter season, Minnesota and Wisconsin might finally be in for some heavy snowfall. Weather analysts are predicting a significant change in weather for the first week of February. A recent forecast from a popular Midwest Weather page on Facebook has sparked some

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Swedish Cable Cut: A Mystery Under the Sea

January 28, 2025

Imagine this: a crucial communication cable connecting Sweden and Latvia gets damaged under the Baltic Sea. This isn't the first time such incidents have happened. In fact, it's part of a bigger pattern of suspected sabotage attempts. The Swedish authorities are taking this very seriously. They even

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Is 'Hockey Day Minnesota' Turning into a Big-City Affair?

January 28, 2025

The very first 'Hockey Day Minnesota' happened back in 2007, with Lake of the Woods High School facing off against St. Paul Johnson on Baudette Bay. Fans gathered wherever they could to catch a glimpse of the game. Over the years, the event has moved around, from Phalen Park to Hermantown and even L

politics

Cops Pose for Cameras in Massive Immigration Sweep

January 27, 2025

Immigration agents, performing recent raids, were told to dress up in a special way. Their jackets and vests showed clear signs of "Police ICE" or "Homeland Security" for the cameras. This was not just a safety measure, it was also a show for the media. Agents from several agencies followed these in