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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Small Molecules from Microbes Fight Back Against Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a tricky enemy, with mutations in proteins like APC and AXIN boosting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is a key player in tumor growth and spreading. The pathway can be turned on in an unwanted way, leading to a buildup of β-catenin. This buildup is caused by

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

What's on Your Plate? The Real Deal About Cultural Food Choices

How do you pick what's for lunch? It's not just about what's tasty. It's a mix of many things. People's choices depend a lot on what they like, when they eat, and who they eat with. But, there's more to it. Sometimes, it's what's cheap or what others expect. Think about where you eat too - at home

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Bacteria and Cancer: The Unseen Players.

In the shadowy corners of tumors, a microscopic world is at play. Scientists have become curious about the bacteria and other microbes that live within tumors. These microbes are hard to see without powerful tools, but they're there and doing something in the body. Tiny bacteria inside tumors can c

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Boost Your Strength Against Muscle Shrink

Imagine being stuck in bed for weeks. That might sound very easy. But think what happens to the muscles in the large muscles in the legs within a few days. This is what doctors call "disuse atrophy. " Your leg muscles get smaller and weaker. So what can be done to stop that? Scientists loo

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Feb 08 2025SPORTS

Super Bowl Showdown: Chiefs vs Eagles in New Orleans

The NFL season comes to a thrilling end. Forget empty seats. We're talking about football and lots of excitement. In a game that will happen on Sunday. The two titans, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, will clash. The game will take place in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdom

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Messing With Our Blood

Imagine a messed-up blood system where blood cells aren't even given a fair chance to grow and do their job. It's called MDS, and it's a problem no one wants. Think of a bunch of key players in the bone marrow. There are special cells called MSCs, which are like the mega landlords of the bone marrow

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Food and Habits: A Surprising Factor in Blood Sugar and Insulin

Trying to figure out why some folks have trouble with blood sugar and insulin can be tricky. It's not just about one thing, like what we eat, but also how much we weigh and how much we move around. Think of it like a big puzzle. You've got pieces like food, weight, and exercise. Each piece is impor

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Feb 08 2025WEATHER

Metro Detroit's Weekend Weather: A Brief Guide

Let's dive into some weather details. The sunny skies of today will take a backseat as clouds roll in. This will happen by the time you wake up early Saturday. While the weather might not be a complete shut down, it will take a turn for the chilly and damp. This is because a low-pressure system is o

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

What Happens When A Common Virus Mixes with Acetaminophen?

Teenager girl experiences serious liver issues after taking a popular pain killer. She was feeling miserable. Migraines are no joke. So, she turned to something many of us do when pain strikes: she took acetaminophen. The teenager’s body was already fighting off the Epstein-Barr virus (EB

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Feb 08 2025FINANCE

Shaking Hands with Dangers - What Interest Rate Hikes Mean for Businesses

Interest rates jumping up and down can be a real headache for businesses. High interest rates don't just make loans more expensive, they also change how companies handle their money. The surprise is that the worst effects aren't immediate. Instead, it's the delayed reactions that can hurt them the

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