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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Breast Imaging: The Future is Fast and Clear

Breast imaging has come a long way, and new tech is making it even better. Traditional methods like dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI have been the go-to for checking breast lesions, but they have some issues. They take a long time, cost a lot, and sometimes lead to unnecessary biopsies because they aren't always accurate. Now, there are new techniques like ultraf...

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Running and Heart Health: What You Should Consider

Running is a popular way to keep fit, but recent findings suggest it might not always be great for older men's hearts. Over the last two decades, studies have shown that older male marathon runners and extreme sports enthusiasts often have more calcium in their heart arteries. This calcium buildup is usually a red flag for heart issues. However, experts are still fig...

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Jul 04 2025SCIENCE

Mapping the Baby Brain: How Scans Track Growth

The fetal brain is a complex puzzle. Scientists have been trying to solve it using special brain scans. These scans are called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). They show how water moves in the brain. This movement gives clues about how healthy the brain is and how well it's developing. Researchers wanted to see how these scans change as a baby grows. They looked at h...

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Love Beyond Youth: The Timeless Tale of Helen and Paris

The story of Helen and Paris is more than just an old myth. It's a snapshot of how people saw love and beauty in ancient times. Helen was likely in her late 20s to early 30s when she met Paris. Paris was much older, possibly in his mid-40s to mid-50s. This age gap was unusual for their time. In ancient Greece, women like Helen were often seen as mature and settled b...

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

COVID-19's Hidden Brain Impact: What's Happening Inside?

Long COVID-19 is more than just a physical struggle. It's also taking a toll on the brain. Many people are facing neuropsychiatric symptoms. These include things like memory problems, mood swings, and even neurodegenerative disorders. But what's causing these issues? Researchers are looking into the hippocampus. This is a part of the brain that's crucial for memory ...

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Avoid Medical Scans?

People often skip important medical scans because they worry about radiation. This fear might stop them from catching diseases early. But there's no good way to measure this fear. So, researchers made a new tool called the Fear of Medical Imaging Radiation Scale (FOMIRS). They wanted to see how well it works and what causes this fear. First, they asked people about ...

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

How Relationships Shape How We Feel About Aging

The way we view aging is not set in stone. It can change over time and is influenced by the people around us. A recent study looked at how support and stress from family and friends affect how older adults see themselves aging. The study followed over 22, 000 adults for twelve years, from 2008 to 2020. The findings were interesting. Spouses play a big role. When old...

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Faith and Flourishing: How Spirituality Shapes Healthy Aging in Brazil

In Brazil, a big study looked at what makes older folks thrive. It turns out, faith plays a big role. Researchers checked in with 2, 490 seniors living in their communities. They wanted to see how religion affects aging well. Aging well isn't just about being healthy. It's also about staying sharp and connected. The study found that those who are more religious tend...

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Jun 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution: Tiny Invaders in Our Bodies

Plastic is everywhere. It's in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. But what happens when these tiny plastic bits, called microplastics, find their way into our bodies? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at samples from different organs of people who had passed away. They used special tools to see if microplastics were hiding there and...

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Jun 25 2025SCIENCE

A New Planet Spotted by the James Webb Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just made a big find. It has spotted its first new planet outside our solar system. This planet, named TWA 7b, is special. It is the lightest planet ever seen directly outside our solar system. It is about 100 times the mass of Earth. That is still very light compared to other planets that have been seen before. TWA 7b is lo...

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