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Aug 07 2025HEALTH

A Ring's Early Warning: How Tech Hinted at Hidden Cancer

Casey Cattie, a 30-year-old from Philadelphia, started experiencing strange night sweats last August. She was cold, yet soaked in sweat, even with a fan on. Her Oura Ring, a gift from a friend, kept alerting her to possible illness. Despite seeing multiple doctors, none could find the cause. Her sy

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Jul 21 2025EDUCATION

Helping Autistic Students Succeed in College: A Different Approach

Autistic students often face a tough time in college. Many people don't understand autism. This makes it hard for these students to fit in and speak up for themselves. Because of this, they struggle with schoolwork, social life, and even graduating. There's a big need for better support. These stud

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Fighting Worms in Captive Baboons: A Medicine Showdown

In Lahore Zoo, 15 olive baboons faced a common problem: roundworm infections. These baboons, part of the Cercopithecoidea family, often struggle with health issues in captivity, especially due to parasites. To tackle this, a study was set up to test two deworming medicines: mebendazole and levamisol

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Lupita Nyong’o Speaks Up About Uterine Fibroids and Calls for Change

Lupita Nyong’o, the talented actress known for her powerful performances, has recently opened up about a personal health struggle. She revealed that she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids in 2014, the same year she won an Oscar. This condition is more common than many realize, especially among Blac

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

Boosting Cancer Treatment with Smart Drug Combinations

In the fight against cancer, scientists are always looking for new ways to make treatments work better. One big challenge is that cancer cells can become resistant to drugs over time. To tackle this, researchers have come up with a clever idea: combining two powerful tools to attack cancer cells fro

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Anorexia Nervosa: The RO-DBT Approach

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a tough condition to treat. It's not just about food; it's a complex mental health issue. A new therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is trying to change that. It focuses on something called "overcontrol, " which is a big part of AN. The idea is

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Jul 07 2025HEALTH

How Long Should Treatment Last for Lung Cancer Surgery?

Lung cancer is a serious disease. Doctors often use a mix of treatments to fight it. One common approach is neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy. This treatment happens before surgery. It aims to shrink tumors and make them easier to remove. But how long should this treatment last? That's a big question.

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a tough condition to manage. It's an inflammatory disease that affects joints and skin. People with PsA often take medicines called csDMARDs to control their symptoms. But what if there's a new drug that could help even more? Deucravacitinib is a new oral medication. It

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Jul 06 2025CELEBRITIES

Mel B's Big Day: A Celebration of Love and Recognition

Mel B, the famous singer from the Spice Girls, recently got married to her partner, Rory McPhee, a hairdresser. The wedding took place in London on a Saturday, and it was a grand event with many famous faces in attendance. The ceremony happened in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, a place known fo

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Silent Advocates: Why NASA's Supporters Stayed Quiet

A recent protest at NASA Headquarters saw people rallying against budget cuts. Yet, major advocacy groups like the Planetary Society stayed silent. This raises questions about their role in supporting space exploration. The protest aimed to highlight the impact of budget cuts on NASA's missions. It

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