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Experiments reveal a grasp of grammar helps young children figure out when they must acquire new words

As young children, how do we build our vocabulary? Even by age 1, many infants seem to think that if they hear a new wor...

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Arkansas governor proposes nearly $6.5B budget, with half of spending increase going to vouchers

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proposed a nearly $6.5 billion budget that sends half of its spending increase ...

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Alcohol-induced liver disease hospitalizations, transplants on the rise

From 2005 to 2021, alcohol-induced liver disease (AILD)-related hospitalizations and liver transplants (LTs) increased a...

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Aquila Recognized as an Avetta 2024 Diversity Leader for Advancing Workplace Inclusion

MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquila is proud to announce its recognition as an Avetta 2024 Diversity Leader. Thi...

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Passengers Duct-Tape Man Who Wanted Mid-Air Exit

A man who wouldn't take no for an answer when he asked to get off a plane mid-flight was pinned down and duct-taped by o...

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10M people infected with Measles in 2023

The Center for Disease Control says measles cases are surging worldwide with more than 10 million people infected in 202...

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SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates PIK, ACNB, PIRS, OBDE on Behalf of Shareholders

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following co...

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'I thought I had a bad hangover after a girls' night out - it turned out to be cancer'

A 20-year-old California woman woke up with what she thought was a hangover after a night out drinking with friends, but...

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Casino workers who want smoking ended demonstrate in New Jersey

With their push to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos going nowhere fast in either the courts or the state Legisla...

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What Is Methanol Poisoning That Is Killing Tourists In Laos — Are You At Risk?

A methanol poisoning outbreak in Vang Vieng, Laos, has claimed four lives, including tourists from Australia, Denmark, a...

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Recall of popular contraceptive pill in South Africa

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective....

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Declining air quality in India - a primer on how to survive living with poor AQI

The Centre in its recent order to States, and Union Territories warned that air pollution is a significant contributor t...

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Researchers investigate half-life of xylazine to advance care for overdose patients on the drug

A novel study published in the journal, Clinical Chemistry, has found that it takes the human body much longer than prev...

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Scientists discover 'toolkit' to fix DNA breaks associated with aging, cancer and motor neuron disease

A new "toolkit" to repair damaged DNA that can lead to aging, cancer and motor neuron disease (MND) has been discovered ...

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Health insurance could be reinvented to provide medical costs upfront

Patients are increasingly on the hook for health care costs through deductibles, co-pays and other fees. As a result, pa...

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Boar's Head listeria outbreak is over with 10 dead and dozens sickened by tainted deli meat

U.S. health officials say a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a massive recall of popular Boar's Head d...

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Over 160,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli risk

About 167,000 pounds of both fresh and frozen ground beef products have been recalled over possible E. coli contaminatio...

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CliniComp Named Sole EHR Provider in "Top 100 Healthcare Technology Company" of 2024 by The Healthcare Technology Report

Company helps hospitals achieve world-class, patient-centric EHR functionality without the financial and operational bur...

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Study in mice links immune system to ADHD, neurobehavioral conditions

Building on research that has linked immune responses with certain neurobehavioral conditions, researchers at Duke Healt...

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Experts urge proper management of hypertension

The programme titled "Hypertension & Co morbidities: An update" provided insights on the topic from renowned experts in ...

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Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners expands into Texas with the addition of Healthy Teeth Pediatric Dentistry

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners (Vitana), a dentist-led den...

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Study of menstrual tracking app usage highlights potential role in improving access to reproductive health services

A new study by researchers in the UK and Denmark, published in Digital Health, provides the first publicly accessible an...

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COVID-19 mortality higher for leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome patients

The risk for COVID-19 hospitalization is low in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (M...

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Nerve damage reduced in prediabetic mice with diet, exercise

A low calorie diet and high intensity exercise can reduce nerve damage in prediabetic mice, according to a Michigan Medi...

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Lipid nanoparticle-mRNA delivery system could transform neurological treatment

Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based therapeutics and the potential of mRNA as a treatment for various conditions has...

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Study links mitochondrial dysfunction to cognitive-metabolic impairments

Mitochondria possess their own DNA (mtDNA), which plays important roles in cellular respiration and energy consumption. ...

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Autoimmunity BioSolutions raises $2M Series Seed to advance development of a next-generation, immuno-corrective therapy for autoimmune disease treatment

HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoimmunity BioSolutions (ABS), a biotechnology company pioneering a next-genera...

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Genomic surveillance studies reveal circulation of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales in Europe

Patients seeking treatment in hospital or other health care facilities can be particularly vulnerable to infections they...

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Light-it Launches CompliantChatGPT v2: Advanced AI Solutions to Reduce Medical Burden and Streamline Healthcare Workflows

Leading digital health agency announces release of CompliantChatGPT v2, AI designed to elevate healthcare delivery, pati...

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How Nostalgia Turned From a ‘Disease’ to a Therapy

In the 17th century, nostalgia was viewed as a disorder....

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Men’s sexual health, wellbeing: Five common questions about sex, answered

A sex educator has answers on the ins-and-outs of sexual intercourse....

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The impact of menopause hormone therapy on cognition

Women in early postmenopause taking short-term MHT had no cognitive effects a decade later.Continue reading The impact o...

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Lifestyle and the ‘lag effect’: What’s causing the rise of early onset cancer

Since 1990, cancer in people aged 18 to 49 has increased by 80 per cent worldwide. But why?...

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Fascia Flow: Body therapist Kerry Billstein kicks off new wellness trend to help relieve body stress

‘Just the quickness and the awareness that people get simply by doing a manoeuvre is really quite profound. I’ve nev...

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Global Antacids Market to Cross ~USD 9 Billion Mark by 2030 | DelveInsight

The rising need for antacids is primarily driven by key factors such as the growing incidence of gastroesophageal reflux...

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US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water. Communities in Florida, Texas, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming ...

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Why is it called Storm Bert? Met Office names new storm due to heavy rain and snow

Find out why the latest UK storm for heavy snow and rain, announced by the Met Office ahead of the weekend is called Ber...

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Uxbridge student wins prize for highlighting new medical licence

A DOCTOR-to-be at Brunel University, Uxbridge, has won a national competition held by the General Medical Council and th...

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PerfectServe Positioned Furthest for Completeness of Vision in 2024 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Clinical Communication and Collaboration

Company views recognition as a reflection of its commitment to advancing clinical communication and productivity for imp...

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Burger restaurant announces festive menu

A burger restaurant has announced its festive menu which it promises will make “the merriest of Christmases even for t...

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Zero Candida Announces TSX Venture Exchange Listing Date

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Candida Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "Zero Candida") (TSXV: ZCT...

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'NHS 111 told my dead dad to take paracetamol for Covid - Matt Hancock's testimony is shocking'

Matt Hancock, the disgraced former health secretary, was booed by furious bereaved families at the Covid-19 Inquiry foll...

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World's thinnest spaghetti won't please gourmands but may heal wounds

Spaghetti strands that are 200 times thinner than a human hair could be woven into bandages to help prevent infections...

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Reducing the Burden of COPD Through Policy

Advocates discussed disease burden, management and policy solutions on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswir...

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Can Joint Pain And Depression Lead To Faster Cognitive Decline In Older Adults? Study Says Yes

A study in Aging and Mental Health links chronic joint pain and depression in seniors to faster memory decline. Research...

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First International Insurance Joins World Insurance Associates

ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Insurance Associates LLC ("World"), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, anno...

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Therabody's Compression Boots Are a Total Game Changer for Recovery - Here's Why

If you're someone who loves to stay active - whether you're running outdoors, cycling through challenging terrains, or e...

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Longtime Board of Pharmacy Specialties Executive Director William Ellis retires

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announces a significant leadership...

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This Popular Air Purifier Has Over 21,000 5-Star Ratings — And It’s On Sale For Black Friday

Act fast to save $88 on one of the internet’s highest-rated and most beloved air purifiers....