Baby bottles could make it easier to switch to breastfeeding / reduce colic, gas, and reflux
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"The Natural Response Nipple releases milk only when baby actively drinks, just like breastfeeding, easing the switch between breast and bottle...The AirFree vent is designed to help your baby swallow less air as they drink. Reducing the amount of air a baby ingests can help ease issues like colic, gas, and reflux."
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Churches could disclose financial information
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"A former senior portfolio manager who worked at the investment arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints alleges the firm masqueraded as a charity and violated its tax exempt status by directing funds built from member donations to bail out business with ties to the church...Unlike other nonprofits, religious organizations do not have to fully disclose all financial information to the IRS."
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Athletes could serve as mentors / motivational speakers
By Hicbd
"The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust uses sports stars to pass on their winning mindset and give coaching to help children with the confidence they need in their education, future work and daily lives...The youth development organization, named for the founder and British Olympian runner Kelly Holmes, brings well-being programs to children's hospitals and schools — often targeting young people who have social, emotional and other mental health challenges."
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"Way back in 2017, Harrington, Delaware made national headlines for offering bumper cars on ice. The exciting new creation was unveiled in slower lower and in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and people flocked from all over to try this brand-new game. Since then, other arenas around the country have begun to offer this chilly version of a classic boardwalk game."
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Weighted, strapless eye pods could help with sleep
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"The Weighted Blanket For Your Eyes® - Nodpod's award winning strap-free design equally distributes the power of deep-touch pressure across key pressure points to help calm overactive minds, soothe headaches and help you sink into deep restful sleep."
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Beaches / swimming could be more accessible to those with disabilities
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"Vacationers and residents with limited mobility can now enjoy the sea and beaches of Greece thanks to the installation of water-access ramps. More than 200 Seatrac ramps will be installed throughout Greece, as well as neighboring countries like Italy and Cyprus. The ramps allow folks with limited mobility to independently bypass the sand, “drive” themselves down to the water, and enjoy a swim in the Mediterranean. They’re also completely solar-powered."
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Helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) could be a stomach illness caught while traveling
By Hicbd
"You may have heard of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), E. coli, C.diff, and probably had traveler’s diarrhea on your trips. H. pylori, short for Helicobacter pylori, is a relatively new bacteria to the health scene, only being discovered in 1982. It creates an enzyme called urease that neutralizes stomach acids in order to survive. Its shape helps it penetrate and weaken the stomach lining, causing many problems when it colonizes."
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"Living coastlines" could be fortified with coconuts to prevent coastal erosion / support wildlife
By Hicbd
"Living shorelines, in contrast, aim to encourage the development of coastal ecosystems that are naturally resilient to erosion. Benefits of restoring habitat at the water’s edge go beyond reducing erosion; the projects also are found to improve water quality, benefit fisheries and sequester carbon...Coir, fibers stripped from coconut shells, has gained popularity as an alternative to plastic geotextiles in watershed erosion control and shoreline stabilization around the world."
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Tech bootcamps / law school / entrepreneurship / entry-level jobs could be offered to ex-prisoners
By Hicbd
"To create a world where tech opportunities are accessible to all, empowering formerly incarcerated individuals as skilled software engineers and supporting their successful transition into the workforce.
- Comprehensive coding bootcamp sponsorships
- Hands-on apprenticeship placements
- Dedicated career support and mentorship"
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Better testing could differentiate between viral / bacterial infections
By Hicbd
"In developing countries, most antibiotic prescriptions are not only pointless — an estimated 70% to 80% of them are given for viral infections, which the medications don’t treat — they’re also harmful, as overuse of antibiotics accelerates antibiotic resistance...Now, a new gene expression-based test developed by Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues could allow doctors around the world to quickly and accurately distinguish between bacterial and viral infections, thereby cutting down on antibiotic overuse."
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