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5 Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2023

News Staff

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

StatePoint 2023 was a landmark year for Alzheimer’s disease research, including advancements in treatment, risk factors and diagnosis. Here are five significant discoveries made this year. There are three new approved treatments for Alzheimer’s, with a fourth on the way.

Diversity Offices on College Campuses Now Illegal in Texas, as 30 New Laws go Into Effect

Ayden Runnels

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

When Texas college students return to their campuses after the winter break, they’ll discover the lights are still off in their campuses’ diversity offices. That’s because a new law that outlaws such work at the state’s higher education institutions went into effect, Jan. 1.

Winter Break Options for College Students

News Staff

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

Winter is a busy time of year for college students. Come December, students are preparing for the holidays at the same time that they’re entering the final leg of the fall semester.

News from area colleges. . .

News Staff

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

Midwestern State University recognized 1,040 honor students for the Fall 2023 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included 400 students, the Provost’s Honor Roll included 297 students and the Dean’s Honor Roll included 343 students.

THE HOLDOVERS

Don Themer Staff Writer

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

Opposites Are Not So Opposite! The year is 1970; the state is Massachusetts; the setting is mostly a boarding school. There are three main characters, and most of you will probably say as the characteristics of each become more and more evident: “Hey, I know someone like him/ her!”

A Fresh New Year

Billie Kasper

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

Welcome, 2024! As the newest year in recorded history, the World says, “Hello!” The image of the beginning of the new year as a newborn baby and the end of a year as a bearded, old man really is fitting this year for a lot of people, me included!

How to Host a Fun Playoff Watch Party

News Staff

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

January is among the colder months of the year, but for football fans things are just starting to heat up when the calendar turns to a new year.

What is That Fuzzy Black Caterpillar?

Ashley Vargo

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

If you’ve been watching your step, there’s a good chance you may have spotted some fuzzy black caterpillars inching their way across roads, sidewalks or yards over the past several weeks.

What Sufficient Sleep Does for the Human Body

News Staff

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

Sleep is an often unsung hero of overall health. Diet and exercise get their fair share of glory, but without a good night’s rest, even the most physically active, nutrition- conscious individuals are vulnerable to a host of ailments and illnesses.

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical Events From January 1924

News Staff

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:00

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1924. •Millionaire oil broker Courtland S. Dines is shot in the abdomen at his home on January 1.