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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Celiac Disease: Beyond the Gut

Celiac disease, let's call it CD, is a bit like a mystery that your body solves by attacking itself. You might have heard about it, maybe because you or someone you know can't eat gluten. Gluten is a protein found in things like bread, pasta, and cereals. When people with a specific genetic makeup e

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Dec 15 2024WEATHER

Big Snow Blanket: 19 States Brace for Winter Storm

Get ready for a snowy adventure! A massive storm is on its way, covering 19 states with snow. Forecasters say some places might get up to three feet of snow. This means travel could be tough, especially in the western states like Idaho, Wyoming, California, Washington, and Nevada. These states have

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Food Addiction After Surgery: How It Affects Weight and Body Composition

Let's talk about a recent study that looked into something really interesting. Researchers checked if people with binge eating disorder (BED) still struggle with food addiction (FA) two years after they had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) surgery. You might be wondering what LSG is? It's a typ

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Spotting Retinal Diseases Early: A New Approach

Did you know that many eye diseases show signs in the retina before symptoms appear? That's why scientists are working on ways to detect these diseases early. One new method is called Pan-Ret. It's a special system that can spot abnormalities in retinal images without needing lots of labeled data. H

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Dec 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Micro Heroes: Tiny Beads Fight Water Pollution

Ever imagined using something as tiny as a grain of sand to clean our water? Scientists have found a fascinating solution with D301 beads. These tiny beads were tested with a common water pollutant called humic acid. Using advanced tools like 3D fluorescence spectroscopy, researchers discovered that

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

AI's Role in Helping Kids with Long-Term Illnesses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its cousin, machine learning (ML), have been making waves in the medical world, especially when it comes to helping kids with long-term illnesses. This review takes a closer look at how AI is being used to monitor, guide, and assist young patients. Researchers sifted

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Vermont's Big Shift: Democrats Lose Ground

Vermont, a state known for its liberal leanings, saw an unexpected shake-up during the recent election. While the state overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald J. Trump, a surprising number of Democratic state lawmakers were ousted. This upset left Vermont without its previ

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Parkinson's Disease: Global Trends and Aging Adults

Parkinson's disease, often called PD, is the second most common brain disorder that affects a lot of people. But what's interesting is that we don't know much about how common it is among middle-aged and older adults around the world. Some scientists did a big study in 2021 to find out more. They lo

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Lifestyle Choices and Brain Health: A Closer Look

Did you know that how you live your life can affect your brain health? Scientists wanted to find out if certain lifestyle choices could cause neurological and psychiatric disorders. They looked at things like how much physical activity you get, your diet, and even if you smoke. They studied how thes

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Family Matters: How Healthy Families Boost Chronic Patients' Confidence

Chronic diseases are a major health issue worldwide, making it crucial to boost the confidence of people dealing with them. A recent study delved into how family health influences a patient's self-assurance. It found that family health doesn't just directly affect self-efficacy, but it also plays a

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