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Floodlight reports that reducing food waste can significantly cut climate emissions, yet progress remains slow despite bipartisan support in the U.S.

Healthbeat reports a 9% decline in STIs in 2024, but data limitations suggest caution in interpreting this trend. Congenital syphilis cases rise.

Thriveworks reports seasonal depression peaks in the third week of November, with symptoms affecting cities that experience significant temperature drops.

Heimdal reports nearly 40% of 2024 ransomware payouts, totaling $813 million, may go to Russia, China, and North Korea, highlighting systemic gaps in cybersecurity.

LifeStance Health reports on monkey branching, a harmful relationship behavior involving forming new connections while still committed, often causing trust issues.

Shipley Energy reports that improving indoor air quality is key to preventing flu spread this season, emphasizing ventilation and humidity control.

Pangram reports students are using AI to complete assignments while developing strategies to avoid detection, including editing texts and using humanizers.

LMNT reports dehydration is subtle and often overlooked; hydration involves both water and electrolytes for optimal health. 

Spokeo reports seven hidden ways smartphones track users without permission, including accelerometer data and digital fingerprinting, urging vigilance.

Alma reports that ADHD in women is often undiagnosed due to symptoms being mistaken for personality traits or stress; support and therapy can help.

Spring Health reports that starting therapy can be nerve-wracking but is essential for personal growth, addressing emotions, and building resilience.

Spring Health reports signs that therapy is effective include noticing thoughts, setting boundaries, and feeling an overall sense of improvement.

Northwell Health reports that while tattoos are generally safe, they come with risks like infections and allergic reactions. Proper aftercare is crucial.

Uniqode reports that QR codes can enhance Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping by meeting diverse consumer expectations across generations.

LifeStance Health reports Xanax provides quick anxiety relief but is not suitable for long-term use; alternatives and therapy are recommended for lasting change.

Village Caregiving reports that frontotemporal dementia is a progressive brain disease affecting behavior, speech, and memory, with no known cure yet.

SafeRide Health reports a decline in primary care access due to reduced funding, provider shortages, and barriers like transportation.

Leaf Home reports on hard water in the U.S., highlighting cities with extreme hardness, like Las Vegas and San Antonio, and solutions to mitigate its effects.

National Dairy Council reports that iodine is crucial for brain development in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, yet many parents overlook it. 

The Narwhal reports on a proposed $70 billion AI data center in drought-stricken Alberta, raising concerns over water and Indigenous consultations.