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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk Warm supermarket bread. Mouth-watering hot dogs. Fizzy, sweet soda. Processed and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are pervasive in American diets. In fact, the U.S. leads the world in UPF consumption, with over 60 percent of our daily caloric intake coming from these manufactured products....
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It’s easy to get into a recipe rut when every day feels the same – work, kids’ activities, social events and bedtime routines make it tough to experiment in the kitchen. If your family’s meals are growing boring, all you need is a touch of heat to bring new...
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Estamos viviendo tiempos complicados, no sólo a nivel político y social, también económicamente hablando. En ocasiones sentimos una falta de energía, y quizá hasta mal humor o falta de suerte, más que todo en épocas de planetas retrógrados. En este tipo de circunstancias, se recomienda practicar algún tipo de...
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Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest barriers to buying a home, but it doesn’t have to be. Not only are down payment assistance programs helping people unlock homeownership, but some mortgage programs make it possible to put down as little as 3%. Here’s what to...
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Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a relatively rare condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 4,000-10,000 children. Despite its rarity, GHD can significantly impact a child’s growth and development, which can potentially lead to short stature, delayed puberty, decreased muscle mass, delay in bone maturation and psychosocial implications. With...
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Tara García Mathewson CalMatters Students don’t have the same incentives to talk to their professors — or even their classmates — anymore. Chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude have given them a new path to self-sufficiency. Instead of asking a professor for help on a paper topic, students can...
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With federal protections for immigrant students threatened, California has a lifeline: the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Last spring, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) — the state agency responsible for distributing over $3 billion in financial aid — reported a 38% drop in CADAA applications and a 14%...
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Con la promulgación del mega paquete fiscal y migratorio se incluyen requisitos de trabajo más estrictos para ser elegibles al Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP), conocido comúnmente como estampillas de alimentos. SNAP fue diseñado para ayudar a las personas y familias de bajos ingresos a comprar alimentos nutritivos....
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Arturo Hilario El Observador One of the most compelling and fun new Broadway musicals has arrived to the Bay Area, bringing with it a jukebox of pop hits and a story that turns a tragic romance into an opportunity for reinvention and joy. & Juliet is a modern update...