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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

The Power of Eucalyptus: Fighting Superbugs

Have you ever thought about how some plants could help fight tough bacteria? Scientists have been looking into this, and one plant that's showing promise is Eucalyptus camaldulensis. They tested its methanolic extract against some nasty bacteria like E. coli, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aure

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Colorectal Cancer and the Surprising Role of CPT1A in Radiation Sensitivity

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is becoming more common and deadly around the world. One of the biggest issues with treating advanced CRC with radiotherapy is that cancer cells can become resistant to radiation, leading to the cancer coming back or spreading. Scientists are trying to figure out how cancer c

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Checking for Breast Cancer: Three Methods Under the Microscope

There are three common ways doctors check for breast cancer when it's still early. Meet the mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI. They were all tested on 33 women who either had breast cancer or were suspected to. Let's see what each method is like. Mammograms are the oldies but goodies in the detection

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Mental Health and Substance Use in Uganda: Who's at Risk?

You know how mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be tough? Well, add to that the challenge of substance use. It's more common among these folks in southwestern Uganda. We checked out 385 patients from June to August 2022. We asked about their alcohol and cannabis use, suppor

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Improving Skeet Shooting Skills with Visual Training

In sports, vision is key to picking up important information during competitions. It plays a huge part in how well athletes perform. Special training called Sports Vision Training (SVT) can boost specific visual skills, helping athletes reach their best. This study looked into how SVT affects the vi

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Uncovering Antibiotic Use in Argentina's Beef Farms

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern for livestock industries worldwide, and beef farming is no exception. When it comes to beef production and consumption, few countries can match Argentina. Despite this prominence, the details of antibiotic use in Argentina's beef industry remain murky. This

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Nov 28 2024EDUCATION

Education and Disability Benefits: A Tale of Inequality

Ever heard the saying, "Get a good education and you'll have a brighter future"? Well, that might not be the whole story, especially for certain groups. Let's talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a benefit meant to help people with disabilities. You might think that the more educa

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

The Role of Animal Drug Safety in East Africa

When it comes to treating and preventing animal diseases in East Africa, one thing is crucial: veterinary pharmaceuticals must be both safe and efficient. As the global market for these drugs grows, it’s essential to follow strict rules at every step, from production to storage and administration. T

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Powering Up: How Indium and Potassium Team Up in Revolutionary Batteries

You know how much we love long-lasting batteries, right? Scientists found a new way to make them even better. They found a metal called indium that can transfer lots of electrons, which is great for energy storage. The problem was, indium batteries weren't very efficient. That's where potassium come

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Nov 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce Reflect on Baby Counts

Former NFL star Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie are expecting their fourth child. The couple already has three young daughters. While Jason previously thought three kids was the ideal number, his perspective has shifted. On his podcast "New Heights, " he admitted he isn't sure if Kylie still wants fi

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