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  “If you are diagnosed with A-fib at any age, but in particular at a younger age, you have been given a great opportunity to now say, ‘OK, what things can I do to help better manage my health and reduce the chance of having a problem later in life?’ I almost think of it like a wake-up call,” said Geoff Barnes, associate professor of cardiovascular medicine, on the rise of atrial fibrillation in people under 65.

  The New York Times
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  “Climate change is making pollen increase. It’s both increasing the magnitude of pollen, as well as the length and duration of the pollen season,” said Allison Steiner, professor of climate and space sciences and engineering, who notes that severe thunderstorms can break up the pollen into “tinier particles (that) can get into your lungs and can trigger more respiratory distress.”

  NBC News
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  With tensions over the war in Gaza spilling into workplaces across America, companies are increasingly steering clear of divisive issues — and they expect their employees to do the same. “This is certainly a U-turn from a few years ago when activist employees seemed to be gaining the upper hand,” said Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations and of sociology.

  USA Today