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Understanding RSV: Risks, Symptoms, and Treatment
Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV is one of the most common respiratory viruses circulating today. Often thought of as only being dangerous to babies and toddlers due to how often child-related RSV spikes are in the news, the virus is actually ju...
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Understanding Lashkar-e-Taiba and its Relationship with Pakistan
India claims to have attacked camps associated with a militant group in Pakistan - but what is its relationship with Islamabad? ...
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Understanding the India-Pakistan Conflict: Causes and Consequences
Two nuclear-armed rivals, India and Pakistan, engaged in military strikes amid escalating tensions over a deadly attack on tourists. ...
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Understanding How Vaccines Work: Insights from Medical Experts
Medical experts emphasize the crucial role of vaccinations in maintaining global health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization efforts have saved over 154 million lives in the past 50 years. ...
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Understanding the Difference Between IEPs and 504 Plans for Students with Disabilities
Young people with disabilities in the United States are guaranteed the right to a free and appropriate public education at federally funded schools. But with shifts and cuts at the Education Department, families may be facing changes under the Tru...
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Understanding BMI: What It Reveals About Your Health
At your last physical, your doctor may have recorded your body mass index (BMI). That statistic has long been thought of as an indicator of how healthy someone is. While it's still helpful, the truth is a little more complicated, doctors say. ...
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Understanding De Minimis and Its Impact on Online Shopping
Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money. ...
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Understanding the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal: Rare Earths and Strategic Deposits
Updated on: May 2, 2025 / 7:02 AM EDT / CBS News The recent economic investment agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine grants the U...
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Understanding Coercive Control in the Diddy Trial
There's been much talk about the upcoming trial of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York. However, one term that won't be discussed is "coercive control." ...
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Understanding Weight and Health: Insights from Medical Experts
Weight is a constant topic of conversation, especially with the emergence of GLP-1s and other weight loss drugs. ...
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Understanding Glioblastoma: Michael Bolton's Battle with Brain Cancer
Michael Bolton's recent diagnosis of glioblastoma has shed light on this complex and deadly form of brain cancer. ...
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Understanding Recessions and Their Impact on the US Economy
A report showing the U.S. economy contracted at the start of the year as businesses raced to import goods ahead of President Donald Trump's widespread tariffs gave fuel to forecasts the economy is likely to cool and could potentially tip into a mi...
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Sun Safety: Understanding Freckles and Skin Health
As the weather warms up and more people spend time outdoors, sun exposure increases. This often leads to an increase in visible freckles for many individuals. But how can you tell if a freckle is harmless or if it requires attention from a dermato...
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Understanding Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Contagiousness
Your body's brain and spinal cord are surrounded by three layers of membranes known as the meninges. These protective membranes are vital for providing structural support, cushioning tissue, improving circulation of cerebrospinal fluid and enhanci...
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Understanding Strokes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
People are naturally concerned when health conditions that were once well-managed start increasing again, but advancements in medicine have led to improvements. Declining rates of smoking have reduced lung cancer cases, and vaccinations have decre...
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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder, also known as ASD, is a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. According to Christopher Banks, president of the Autism Society of America, autism is a neurobiological...
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Understanding the Impact of Trauma Bonds in Domestic Violence Cases
A key witness at the heart of the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial will be allowed to testify in court about why victims stay in relationships amid domestic violence, a judge determined Friday, April 25. But their testimony must be limited in scope. ...
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