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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

A Viral Star's Virtual Visit Keeps a Colorado Bakery Afloat

In the heart of Colorado Springs, a tiny bakery named Norma's Bakery was nearly shipwrecked after just one year of sailing. Its owners, Norma Torres Canales and Martin Gerardo Ortiz Ceja, were forced to reduce employee hours. The family-owned business was at risk of shutting down. Their daughter-in-

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Nov 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Taylor Swift Revealed as Godmother to Ryan Reynolds' Kids

Did you know that Taylor Swift is the godmother to Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's three daughters? It might come as a surprise to many, but Reynolds recently confirmed this in an interview. The funny reveal came when Swift playfully referred to Reynolds as her godkids' "sperm donor" on social medi

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Australia to Limit Kids' Social Media Access at 16

You might be surprised to learn that the Australian government wants to ban kids under 16 from using social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thinks social media is harming kids, so he wants a new law. This law, to be discussed in Parliament starting November 18, would make it tough for kids un

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Space Travelers on ISS Are Healthy, Despite Rumors

Last week, some news websites like The Daily Mail and The New York Post claimed that astronaut Suni Williams was sick. They even said her colleague, Butch Wilmore, might be losing weight. NASA quickly cleared things up, saying all astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are doing well. T

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Heat-Killed Bacteria Alters Zebrafish Body Clock Genes

Inside our bodies, there's something called the circadian clock. It's like a tiny timekeeper that controls our daily rhythms and interacts with our environment. When we talk about infection, it can change how these 'clock' genes work. In zebrafish, this is affected by light. Scientists wanted to see

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Unveiling a New Way to Read Methylated DNA

Did you know that your DNA has extra letters that tell genes when to speak up or stay quiet? One of these special letters is called 5-methyldeoxycytidine, or mdC for short. Where and how often mdC shows up in your DNA can tell a big story about whether certain genes are being turned on or off. This

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Growing a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Workforce: A Decade of Insights

We've got a big problem: not enough experts to help kids with medicines. Back in 2012, the National Institutes of Health started a program to train future pediatric clinical pharmacologists. We checked in with trainees and graduates to see what's working and what needs fixing. Over 50% responded, mo

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Predicting Diabetes: A New Approach for Different Groups

Early detection of people at high risk for type 2 diabetes is super important. This study looked into a new way to do this using specific biomarkers for different groups. They wanted to see how well this new method could predict who might get diabetes. Scientists know that diabetes is not one-size-

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Boosting Young Skin Specialists: How Mentorship Shapes Careers

Ever wondered how mentorship can make a big difference in a career? Take the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Mentorship Award Program, for instance. This program is doing wonders for young doctors specializing in kids' skin health. It's not just about helping them learn the ropes; it's also shapin

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Discovering Gac Fruit's Sweet Secret for Controlling Diabetes

Ever heard of the Gac fruit? This vibrant melon, native to Southeast Asia, has been hiding a remarkable secret that could change how we think about managing type 2 diabetes. A study has uncovered that the edible part of the Gac fruit, known as the aril, can help improve blood sugar control in mice w

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