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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

How Schooling Shapes Brains in Parkinson's and Lewy Body Disease

People with Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and Lewy body dementia (DLB) have different brain activities. Scientists looked at how much schooling people had. They wanted to see if it affected brain waves in these patients. They checked brain waves in people with PDD, DLB, and healthy older adu

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Nanotech's Role in Smart Drug Delivery for Blood Diseases

The world of medicine is always looking for better ways to treat diseases. One exciting area is smart drug delivery. This is where drugs are released only when certain conditions are met in the body. This approach is especially useful for blood-related diseases. These smart systems work by reacting

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Jun 11 2025POLITICS

NASA's Advisory Groups: A Shifting Landscape

In the current political climate, NASA's advisory committees are facing significant changes. The Aerospace Safety Advisory Committee, mandated by Congress, has continued its work. However, the NASA Advisory Council and its various subcommittees have been on hold since the start of the second Trump a

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Jun 11 2025SCIENCE

Young Worlds: Unveiling the Secrets of Exoplanet Clouds and Disks

The study of young exoplanets is crucial for understanding how planets form and how their atmospheres change over time. Until recently, scientists have relied on indirect methods to learn about these distant worlds. Now, with the help of advanced technology like the James Webb Space Telescope, direc

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Can Computers Guess if Therapy Will Work?

When it comes to tackling emotional disorders like depression and anxiety, finding the right treatment can be a real challenge. These conditions affect millions of people worldwide and put a massive strain on healthcare systems. One exciting idea is using machine learning to predict how well someone

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Why Dialysis Patients Need to Take Charge

Patients with chronic kidney disease often find themselves in a tough spot. They rely heavily on hemodialysis to keep their bodies functioning. This treatment is crucial, but it comes with a big problem. Many patients end up being passive. They receive treatment without taking an active role in thei

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

How Smoking and Drinking Affect Muscle Weakness

Muscle weakness is a serious issue that can be caused by a disease called myasthenia gravis. This condition is tricky because it comes and goes. Scientists think that genes and the environment work together to cause it. But, they haven't found many clear causes. Nicotine and alcohol are two things

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

How Dance and Culture Can Help Hispanics Fight Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a big problem in the United States. It affects over 38 million adults. Hispanics are hit especially hard by this disease. This is a serious issue that needs attention. Many people are looking for ways to help manage this condition. One approach that has shown promise is using c

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Navigating ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety in a Young Boy

A young boy, KM, has been on a challenging journey with autism and ADHD. He is now 11 years old. He was first diagnosed at the age of 7. He has tried many medications over the years. His parents are divorced and have different views on his treatment. This makes things even more complicated. KM'

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Jun 10 2025SCIENCE

Mysteries Unfold in a Distant Star System

A young star system in the constellation Musca is grabbing attention. This system, located 307 light-years away, is home to two massive gas giants. These planets are still in the process of forming, making them bright and visible to astronomers. The star at the center of this system is incredibly yo

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