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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Sulfated Chitosan: A New Hope in Cancer Treatment?

Cancer is a major health issue worldwide, largely due to the rapid spread of abnormal cells. These cells often form tumors, like carcinomas, which come from epithelial cells growing out of control. Tumors release growth factors such as FGF and VEGF. These factors help new blood vessels form, a proce

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Apr 23 2025EDUCATION

Student Loans: What's Happening with Defaulted Debt?

The government is restarting the collection of defaulted student loans. This move affects millions of borrowers who have not made payments in a long time. The Department of Education will start taking money from tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and even wages of those who are in default.

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Apr 23 2025SPORTS

Cowboys' Offseason Moves: A Step in the Right Direction?

The 2024 offseason was a busy time for the Dallas Cowboys. They had a lot of work to do. The team's front office was under fire for not fixing some weak spots on the roster. This criticism came up a lot when the team's season didn't go as planned. They missed the playoffs. The team knew they ha

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Apr 23 2025HEALTH

VR Breaks Beat Rest for Emergency Doctors

Emergency room doctors face a lot of stress during their long 24-hour shifts. So, researchers wanted to see if virtual reality (VR) could help reduce their anxiety levels. They conducted a study with 26 emergency medicine residents, all around 29 years old, with an equal number of men and women. The

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Apr 23 2025HEALTH

Guar Gum's New Trick: Healing Skin the Smart Way

Skin is a superhero. It guards the body against nasty invaders like bacteria, viruses, and harmful sun rays. But when skin gets hurt, it can be a real pain, literally. Traditional dressings help, but they often need frequent changes and can cause more harm when removed. So, scientists are on the hun

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Apr 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Weather Widgets Get a Location Fix

Google has finally addressed a long-standing issue with Pixel Weather widgets and the At a Glance feature. This problem caused a mismatch between the location shown in these widgets and the actual location used by the Pixel Weather app. Users often found that tapping on the weather widgets or At a G

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Apr 22 2025EDUCATION

Student Loans: The Clock is Ticking

After a long pause, the Education Department is set to restart the collection process for overdue student loans. May 5th is the date when the hammer will drop. Borrowers who have fallen behind might soon find themselves dealing with debt collectors or being signed up for income-based repayment plans

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Apr 22 2025EDUCATION

The Shift in Student Loan Repayment

The Education Department is set to resume debt collection for defaulted student loans starting May 5. This move affects approximately 5. 3 million borrowers who are currently behind on their federal student loans. The decision marks the end of a three-year pause on collections, which began during th

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Apr 22 2025BUSINESS

Google's Search Empire Under Fire: The Fight for Fair Play

In the heart of Washington, D. C. , a high-stakes showdown is unfolding. The Justice Department and Google are locked in a battle over how to address Google's dominant position in the search engine market. The stage is set at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, where both sides are pr

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Apr 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Mobile Phone Fixers Aren't Sorting E-Waste

The rise of mobile phone users worldwide has led to a massive increase in electronic waste. Many people do not know how to properly sort e-waste. This waste ends up mixed with other trash, making it impossible to recycle. Fixing this problem requires understanding why mobile phone repairers do no

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