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Shingles infection linked to risk of cognitive decline, says study: ‘Long-term implications’

Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The study, led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, linked the virus to greater chances of “subjective cognitive decline,” according to a Harvard press release. The findings were published in the journal Alzheimer’s...

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Your next takeout burger could arrive at your doorstep via robot delivery

So, you’re hit with a craving for a mouthwatering Shake Shack burger. Instead of jumping in your car and braving the traffic, you simply grab your phone and place an order through an app. But here’s the twist: Rather than a delivery driver showing up, a friendly little robot rolls right up to your doorstep...

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'Sloth fever,' or the Oropouche virus, has entered the US, here's what to know

A disease transmitted by mosquitoes — the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever — has been detected in the United States. Travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba contracted the virus in recent months, as reported by The Associated Press. No fatalities have been reported. The Oropouche virus is endemic in the Amazon basin...

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5 of the trendiest must-haves for a college student’s shopping list

Kids are headed back-to-school as the summer nears its close —and these are the hot new items to have this school year. Each year, students head back to school with the hippest backpacks, pens or trendy items that have gone viral on social media. These items, though, are unique, trendy and won’t break the bank,...

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Ohio bill would require Pledge of Allegiance policies to be 'openly' disclosed by school boards

A new bill has been proposed in Ohio that would — under the Transparency in Pledge of Allegiance Act (T.I.P.A.) — require school districts to publicly disclose their Pledge of Allegiance policies. The bill was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives on Aug. 19, 2024. Rep. Gail Pavliga, R-Atwater, and Rep. Tracy Richardson, R-Marysville,...