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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Magnetic Spheres Deliver Cancer Drug Directly

Tiny, porous iron oxide spheres known as Fe3O4-vMSN (Fe3O4-viral-like Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles) are being used in a new way to fight liver cancer. These microscopic particles act as carriers for a powerful drug called Lenvatinib, which is typically taken orally. Lenvatinib works by stopping c

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Food Delivery Gets a Boost: Grubhub & Olo Team Up

Grubhub, a popular food delivery service in the U. S. , has joined forces with Olo, a tech company that helps restaurants manage online orders. They've decided to integrate Grubhub with Olo Dispatch, a feature that lets restaurants outsource deliveries. This means restaurants can now use Grubhub dri

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Smooth Sailing: How Textured Titanium Surfaces Can Improve Blood Implants

Blood-contacting medical devices often trigger immune responses, leading to blood clots and cell overgrowth. Creating special textures on these devices to prevent these issues is a major challenge. Scientists have developed a unique titanium surface with tiny bumps and grooves, which are incredibly

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys 2025: Wildfire Relief Takes Center Stage

Mark your calendars for the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025! This year, the show's not just about the glitz and glam—it's also about giving back. The event will take place at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles, but it's shifting its focus to support those affected by the recent wildfires in

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Clever Nanogel Fights Cervical Cancer with a One-Two Punch

Imagine a tiny, smart bomb designed to wipe out cancer cells and wake up the body’s immune system to fight back. This is the idea behind a new nanogel drug delivery system, DPCLG. It’s like a sneaky military operation, targeting two types of cells in the tumor’s neighborhood: cancer cells and immune

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Microneedles: The Next Big Thing in Pain-Free Medicine

Ever heard of tiny needles that don't hurt? Meet microneedles, or MNs, the future of medicine. These minuscule tools are changing the game in drug delivery and diagnostic monitoring. Unlike traditional needles, MNs are designed to be painless and customizable. To understand why they're so special, l

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Jan 15 2025CELEBRITIES

Celine Dion Honors Late Husband with Rare Family Photo

It's been nine years since René Angélil, Celine Dion's husband, passed away, and the singer recently shared a heartfelt tribute. On the anniversary of his death, Dion posted a rare family photo with her three sons on Instagram. The photo shows a cozy moment with 23-year-old René-Charles and 14-year-

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebs Pitch In Big for Wildfire Relief

Pop singer Beyoncé is donating a massive $2. 5 million to help those affected by the recent wildfires in Southern California. She announced this on her Instagram post, encouraging fans to contribute and learn more at Beygood. org. Beyoncé's contribution will specifically assist families in Altadena

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Annette Bening: Entertainment Community Fund Ready to Help Fire Victims

Actress Annette Bening, who chairs the Board of the Entertainment Community Fund, recently highlighted the Fund's crucial role in supporting industry professionals affected by the ongoing wildfires. Originally known as The Actors Fund, the organization has expanded its scope to assist a wide range o

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

How Alexithymia, Attachment, and Social Support Affect MS Patients' Mental Health

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rollercoaster journey for patients, with its ups and downs taking a toll on mental well-being. We explored how alexithymia (difficulty describing emotions) and attachment styles directly impact mental health. But that's not all—we also looked at how attachment, alexithym

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