Pandemic Puppies and Their Impact on Children’s Mental Health and Family Life

Pandemic Puppies and Their Impact on Children’s Mental Health and Family Life

Pandemic Puppies and Their Impact on Children’s Mental Health and Family Life During the COVID-19 pandemic, many families turned to puppies for comfort and companionship. The hope was that a new dog could ease isolation, improve mental health, and bring joy into homes during uncertain times. While these “pandemic puppies” did provide emotional support for many children and caregivers, research shows the reality was more complex. Families faced unexpected challenges around safety, …
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BOE’s Huw Pill Argues for Faster QE Bond Runoff Despite Market Concerns

BOE’s Huw Pill Argues for Faster QE Bond Runoff Despite Market Concerns

BOE’s Huw Pill Argues for Faster QE Bond Runoff Despite Market Concerns The Bank of England (BOE) remains at the center of debate over how quickly it should shrink the vast portfolio of government bonds accumulated during years of quantitative easing (QE). At a recent policy gathering, Chief Economist Huw Pill broke with the majority of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) by insisting the central bank should move faster in reducing its …
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Wildfire Smoke and Climate Change: Reversing Decades of Air Quality Gains in the U.S.

Wildfire Smoke and Climate Change: Reversing Decades of Air Quality Gains in the U.S.

Wildfire Smoke and Climate Change: Reversing Decades of Air Quality Gains in the U.S. Decades of Progress in U.S. Air Quality Over the past fifty years, air quality in the United States has improved dramatically, largely due to the Clean Air Act and decades of regulation aimed at reducing pollution from industrial and transportation sources. Levels of PM2.5—tiny, health-damaging particles roughly thirty times smaller than the diameter of a human hair—have dropped significantly thanks …
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Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amid US Visa Fee Hike and Tariff Concerns

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amid US Visa Fee Hike and Tariff Concerns

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amid US Visa Fee Hike and Tariff Concerns The Indian rupee has slumped to a new all-time low, reflecting mounting pressure from international policy changes and persistent concerns about global trade. The recent decision by the United States government to sharply increase visa fees, coupled with ongoing tariff disputes, has intensified downward pressure on Asia’s worst-performing currency this year. Record Weakness Against the Dollar On Tuesday, the rupee …
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Mid-October 2025: The Best Time to Buy a House Amid Fall Housing Market Trends

Mid-October 2025: The Best Time to Buy a House Amid Fall Housing Market Trends

Mid-October 2025: The Best Time to Buy a House Amid Fall Housing Market Trends The 2025 housing market is shaping up to offer a rare opportunity for prospective homebuyers, particularly those looking to purchase in the fall. After a challenging year marked by mortgage rates reaching as high as 7% and average home prices remaining above $500,000 in the second quarter, the market is finally showing signs of becoming more favorable. According to Realtor.com’s …
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Middle-Age Polypharmacy: Risks, Management, and the Role of De-Prescribing

Middle-Age Polypharmacy: Risks, Management, and the Role of De-Prescribing

Middle-Age Polypharmacy: Risks, Management, and the Role of De-Prescribing Understanding Polypharmacy in Middle Age Polypharmacy, defined as taking five or more medications daily, has traditionally been a concern for older adults. However, recent research indicates that middle-aged patients are increasingly affected. By age 40, one in four adults already meets the criteria for polypharmacy, while “super polypharmacy” — the use of 10 or more medications — is also on …
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Mercury in Your Hot Dog? CDC Vaccine Panel Confronts Skeptics’ Limits

Mercury in Your Hot Dog? CDC Vaccine Panel Confronts Skeptics’ Limits

Mercury in Your Hot Dog? CDC Vaccine Panel Confronts Skeptics’ Limits Public health officials entered September’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting with unease. The gathering at the CDC’s Chamblee campus in Atlanta was the first since the panel was reshaped by the Trump administration under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The new membership included several vaccine critics, raising fears of sweeping changes to the nation’s …
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