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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Bugs in the City: The Surprising Urban Spread of Chagas Disease

Chagas disease is a big health problem all over the world. It's closely tied to social inequality and lack of political action. Now, the bugs that spread this disease are being found more often in cities, making things even tougher. Let's dive into what's happening in Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil,

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

The Seven Breakthroughs of Dr. Gall

At 92, renowned scientist Dr. Joseph Grafton Gall announced his retirement. Three months later, his colleagues celebrated his extraordinary career spanning almost 70 years in education and research. Dr. Gall, affectionately known as "Joe, " passed away peacefully at 96. Let's explore the seven remar

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

The Medici and Their Marvels: Rediscovering the Invention of the Pendulum Clock

Ever wondered how inventions from thinkers like Galileo and Torricelli became deeply linked with the Medici family? Well, let's dive into their fascinating story. Many years ago, a group called the Accademia del Cimento had a single publication called 'Saggi. ' This book was all about celebrating th

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Medicare's Post-Discharge Care: Does It Make a Difference?

In 2013, Medicare started paying doctors for helping patients after they leave the hospital. This is called transitional care management (TCM). We wanted to find out how this has affected patients. We studied the records of many patients and compared the care given by different groups of doctors. So

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Sony vs. Wanda: A Film Feud Over a Failed Deal

Sony Pictures is in a legal fight with Wanda Group, aiming to collect $49 million. The dispute began when Wanda's subsidiary, Wanda Hong Kong, agreed to buy a majority stake in Vampire Squid Productions, a company owned by Silvergate Group Holdings, for $38. 25 million in 2017. Vampire Squid holds p

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Are Patients with OCD Getting the Right Treatment?

Ever wondered if people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are getting the right help before they're sent to specialized centers? Let's dive into it! Researchers wanted to know if using medicine alone is enough to treat OCD before a patient is referred to a specialized clinic. First, let's un

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

The Powerhouse of Cells: How Mitochondria Control Energy and Disease

Mitochondria are like tiny power plants inside our cells. They make most of the energy our cells need, called ATP, through a process called oxidative phosphorylation. This process uses the electron transport chain (ETC) to pump protons and create an energy gradient, which is then used to make ATP. H

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

Livestock Trading: Welfare Wins, Health Losses

Imagine you're a farmer with a sick cow. Should you sell it? That's the question researchers tackled, using a mix of models and simulations to figure out the welfare impacts of trading sick livestock. They started by building a theoretical model to understand when and why trading sick animals could

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Temporary Telemedicine Policies on Chronic Disease Care in South Korea

In South Korea, telemedicine has been used to manage chronic diseases for a while now. But how effective and safe is it when used nationwide? Let's dive in! Researchers looked back at national claims data to figure out how well a temporary telemedicine policy worked. They wanted to see if it helped

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Disney's Imagineers Shine with Three Thea Awards in 2025

Walt Disney Imagineering is celebrating big time with three Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in 2025. The awards recognize their work on Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland, both earning the top spot for Theme Park Land. This is a first f

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