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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

How Hormones Affect Bone Health in Women

Ever wondered how hormones like sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and bioavailable testosterone (BioT) impact women’s bone health? A study explored this using a unique method called Mendelian randomization (MR), focusing solely on women. The MR study took a close look at forearm fractures (FAFx) i

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Dec 01 2024BUSINESS

Southwest Airlines Shifts Cabin Prep: Earlier and Higher

Starting next month, Southwest Airlines is raising the altitude at which flight attendants begin preparing the cabin for landing. From Dec. 4, they will start this process at 18, 000 feet (5, 486 meters) instead of the usual 10, 000 feet (3, 048 meters). The reason? To lower the chances of in-flight

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Helping Stroke Survivors Get Back to Work: A Comparison Study

Stroke survivors often struggle to return to work, with only about half managing to do so. But how can we best support them? A recent study compared early vocational rehabilitation with the usual care to see what works better. Vocational rehabilitation encourages stroke survivors to start thinking

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Exploring AFM's Dual Role in Biology

Atomic Force Microscopy, or AFM, is like a tiny detective in the world of biology. It works by gently prodding surfaces with a super-sharp tip, giving scientists an incredibly close look at things too small to see with regular microscopes. Over time, scientists have gotten better at understanding ho

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Justin Trudeau and Trump Enjoy Dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Trade Talks on the Menu

So, what happens when two world leaders sit down for a meal? Lots of talking, that's for sure. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped by Mar-a-Lago for a dinner date with President-elect Donald Trump. This isn't just any dinner, though. It comes right after Trump made big promises about chan

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Biden's Last-Minute Push to Secure His Major Achievements

With just days left in office, President Joe Biden is on a mission to safeguard his key policy wins. High on his to-do list is the CHIPS and Science Act, which has ramped up domestic production of memory chips. Economic experts warn that if incoming President Donald Trump decides to axe this program

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Unveiling the Secrets of Joha Rice: How a Little Change Makes a Big Difference

Assam's Joha rice is beloved worldwide for its delightful aroma, taste, and nutritional value, making it a high-priced commodity in both local and international markets. However, traditional Joha rice varieties aren't very productive due to their strong scent and sensitivity to daylength, which affe

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Nov 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Love Story of a Rare Bird: Crested Ibis in the Wild

Once upon a time, there was a bird named the crested ibis. This bird loved wetlands, and it used to live throughout East Asia. But sadly, it was nearly gone from Korea, Russia, and Japan, with only China having a few left. Scientists in China found seven of these birds and started a special plan to

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Antibiotic Use in Ethiopian Veterinary Clinics: A Closer Look

Antibiotics are crucial in treating sick animals, but their misuse can lead to big problems, like antibiotic resistance. In Ethiopia, veterinary clinics in different farming areas were studied to understand how these medicines are prescribed and used. The research aimed to see if these practices fol

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Nov 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Zombie Celebs' Wild New Adventure: Netflix's Survival Show

Did you know that zombies and reality TV go way back? In 2008, Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, made a show called Dead Set. It was about people stuck in a Big Brother house during a zombie apocalypse. There were even real people trying to outrun fake zombies in a BBC show called I Surv

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