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Near the frontline, Ukraine's neurosurgeons are on the cutting edge

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 04:00

There's a Ukrainian hospital so old it treated wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in the 1850s. Yet neurosurgeons at Mechnikov Hospital also play a critical role in today's Russia-Ukraine war.

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Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 04:00

 The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe.

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Top Congressional leaders head to White House ahead of shutdown deadline

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 04:00

After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown.

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Hundreds of Israeli soldiers were badly wounded in Gaza. Here's what saved them

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 04:00

More than 500 Israeli soldiers have survived serious injuries fighting in Gaza, according to the military, thanks largely to lessons learned and advances in medicine.

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She felt abandoned — until a teacher's hug reminded her she wasn't alone

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 04:00

When she was in the sixth grade, Tanya Eby's world was unraveling. One day, overcome with grief, she cried in class — and her teacher, Mrs. Welch, wrapped Eby in a hug.

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Neglected form of diabetes with unusual symptoms finally gets its own name

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 04:00

An unusual type of diabetes linked to malnutrition now has a name. Scientists are calling for wider recognition of the newly classified Type 5 diabetes to spur better treatments.

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Prone to winter depression? Starting light therapy now can help

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 04:00

As daylight diminishes people can feel their mood dimming. In fact millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy can help fend off winter depression, starting in the fall.

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Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 01:41

The National Football League, Apple Music and Roc Nation made the announcement during halftime of Sunday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.

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