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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Boost Your Strength Against Muscle Shrink

Imagine being stuck in bed for weeks. That might sound very easy. But think what happens to the muscles in the large muscles in the legs within a few days. This is what doctors call "disuse atrophy. " Your leg muscles get smaller and weaker. So what can be done to stop that? Scientists loo

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Battling Breast Cancer Resistance

Focus on the tough topic of breast cancer. This time scientists are examining the specific challenge faced by individuals with HER2-positive breast cancer. The good thing is that HER2-targeted therapy has been effective in improving patient outcomes. This therapy works by targeting a protei

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Is Making Movies on Super Bowl Weekend a Good Idea?

By weekend, every parent knows that Dog man movie went ahead of expectations but Toby Pilkey's earlier sustainable weekend movie, Captain Underpants did better. Then again, this weekend is not any regular weekend. movies don't make super amount of money during Super Bowl, around 30% less than

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chelsea Handler's Funny Business at the Awards

In recent comedic event, Chelsea Handler didn't miss the opportunity to crack a few jokes at the expense of some well-known names at the Critics Choice Awards. This was her second time hosting the event. Her jokes including some recent big story oddities, such as the ongoing back and forth between J

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Link: Who Can Lower Your Heart Disease Risk?

Ever wondered if standard medications might help reduce your chances of dying from heart disease. It seems that some of the most common pills given to people with diabetes or high cholesterol might impact your cardiovascular risk related to a measurement called the TyG index. Let's break it down,

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Contraception and Unwanted Pregnancies in Kenya: What's the Link?

In Kenya, nearly half of the population is under 25. This age group is particularly vulnerable to unintended pregnancies. Young women in this group often struggle with consistent contraceptive use and sometimes engage in risky sexual behaviors. Why does this matter? Because it can lead to unwan

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

The Different Healthcare Insurance Options in Ghana

In Ghana, getting healthcare isn’t a joke. They are looking to make sure everyone has access to healthcare. This isn’t just a task for the government. Private health insurance is stepping up to fill the gap. You might have heard about the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). It helps people

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Chinese Social Media

Climate change is no longer a distant threat for many people in China. It's happening right now, right where they live. Picture this: people in cities are noticing changes in their local weather patterns, like unusual temperatures, or weird rain patterns. Meanwhile, the government is playing down th

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Eighth Grader Uncovers Surprising Link Between Microplastics and Tumors

Microplastics are everywhere. In the water we drink, the food we eat, and even in our bodies. A 14-year-old discovered something alarming related to these tiny particles during a science project. She wondered what microplastics might do to our immune cells, so she did an experiment. It was discovere

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Tiny Tomatoes, Giant Breakthrough

Picture this: tomatoes are not just for salads anymore. These red gems are being transformed into a powerful weapon against cancer. Researchers face a tricky puzzle. Cancer treatments are evolving using tiny particles called small extracellular vesicles or sEVs from animals but it is a cess

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