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Healthy lifestyle could reduce risk of irritable bowel syndrome, according to study
Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found.
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ADHD is often associated with children who may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or are overly active. But a study found more people …
Published on February 20, 2024
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More and more women being diagnosed with ADHD, study finds
ADHD is often associated with children who may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or are overly active.
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FBI/allies seize dark-web site of world’s most prolific ransomware gang
The FBI and its international allies have seized a dark-web site that the world’s most prolific ransomware gang has used to extort its victims, according to a message on the website viewed by CNN.
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Trapped; left for dead, injured Ukrainian Avdiivka soldiers exchanged desperate messages as town fell
Avdiivka was on the front lines of war between Kyiv and Moscow for almost a decade. Fierce fighting raged there for months following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago.
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Coast Guard suspends search for 4 fishermen missing off Florida’s Gulf Coast
The search for four fishermen missing off Florida’s Gulf Coast has been suspended, the Coast Guard said.
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Julian Assange makes last-ditch attempt in UK court to avoid extradition to US
Tuesday’s hearing is the latest stage in a convoluted journey that has left Assange incarcerated at Belmarsh, a high-security prison in the south-east of the British capital, years after an undignified eviction from London’s Ecuadorian embassy.
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José Adolfo Macías is one of Ecuador’s most notorious gangsters and is the only founding member of the Los Choneros gang who is still alive. …
Published on February 20, 2024
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Ecuador’s most notorious gang leader lived ‘like a king’ while locked up; his jailbreak shines light on country’s lawless prisons
With its four-piece bathroom suite, queen-size bed and mini fridge, the untidy prison cell of the notorious leader of the Los Choneros gang, José Adolfo Macías, could have been in a hotel instead of one of Ecuador’s largest prison complexes.
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Members of the Palestinian civil defense extinguish a fire in a building in the east of Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip, Monday, February 19. Mandatory …
Published on February 19, 2024
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US proposes ‘temporary ceasefire’ in Gaza in draft UN resolution
The United States has proposed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution on Gaza calling for a temporary ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas and warning against an Israeli ground incursion into Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have fled over the course of the conflict.
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Women, with exercise, might lower risk for cardiovascular disease twice the amount as men
The benefits of exercise are great for everyone – but may be even better for women, according to a new study.
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Not even Taylor Swift can escape pressure to get married
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce only began dating in the summer but already speculation among fans over whether they’ll get engaged is reaching fever pitch.
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What we know about Audrii Cunningham, missing Texas girl, and man being questioned
One of the few clues in Audrii Cunningham’s disappearance might be a red “Hello Kitty” backpack she was supposed to carry to school with her last week.
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FDA approves medication used to treat asthma for use in people with multiple food allergies
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a medication called Xolair to help lessen the severity of an accidental allergic reaction in people who are allergic to multiple foods.
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Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals
On Feb. 12, Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and economic mobility.
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Medication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as with a clinic visit, study shows
Research has long found that medication abortion is safe and effective, but a new study shows that to be true even when the patient gets the medicine through a telehealth appointment.
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Smoking drugs now linked to more overdose deaths than injecting drugs, report finds
The percentage of overdose deaths linked to smoking drugs rose sharply in recent years, overtaking injection as the leading route of drug use involved in such deaths, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Shaquille O'Neal's legendary jersey first to be retired by Orlando Magic
He's one of the most iconic players with one of the most iconic names in all of sports.
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Miami-Dade County parents receive permission slips; ask if children can participate in Black History Month activity
As a parent, Chuck Walter said he’s used to signing papers that his children bring home from school. But Walter said a recent request from his daughter’s teacher caught him off guard.
