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Instagram reel roundup: School for dads, COVID conundrum, skateboarders in skirts

10:24am December 28, 2024

The most popular Instagram reels from our Goats and Soda team: Bolivia's bold women skateboarders, ponytail-making lessons, a perplexing COVID situation, fog harvesting.

It's Poppy vs. Hammie Mae in Virginia zoo's poll to name a baby pygmy hippo

6:03am December 28, 2024

Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene — a new pygmy hippo born at Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. Fans can vote on the two options for her name through Saturday.

A sea turtle plagued by 'bubble butt' condition is helped by a 3D printer

6:01am December 28, 2024

"Bubble butt" can leave turtles struggling to swim normally — or unable to submerge at all. A 3D-printed harness can help.

Curious about Dry January? What to expect — and how it works

5:00am December 28, 2024

If your New Year's resolution is to give up drinking for the month of January, this expert guide can help you get to Day 31 alcohol-free.

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Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients in Denver

6:24pm December 27, 2024

Some hospitals are allowing dogs to spend entire shifts at the hospital for the doctors and nurses. The trained dogs help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.

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FDA goes after mushroom edibles following illnesses and suspected deaths

6:13pm December 27, 2024

by Will Stone

The Food and Drug Administration is taking aim at a popular category of mushrooms edibles. That comes after a rash of illnesses and even a few suspected deaths earlier this year.

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The story of two Marines who developed the same rare brain condition

6:04pm December 27, 2024

by Jon Hamilton

Military personnel who fire certain powerful weapons may put their brains at risk. Two veterans who had repeated exposure to blasts developed the same rare brain malformation.

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Instagram reel roundup: School for dads, COVID conundrum, skateboarders in skirts

It's Poppy vs. Hammie Mae in Virginia zoo's poll to name a baby pygmy hippo

A sea turtle plagued by 'bubble butt' condition is helped by a 3D printer

Curious about Dry January? What to expect — and how it works

Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients in Denver

FDA goes after mushroom edibles following illnesses and suspected deaths

The story of two Marines who developed the same rare brain condition

Costco egg recall for salmonella receives FDA's most severe designation

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