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Dec 19 2024CRIME

The Man Accused of Killing a Healthcare CEO: What Happens Next?

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged with killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, will face a Pennsylvania judge this Thursday. The hearing aims to decide whether he should be sent to New York to face murder charges. The court will also look at some other serious crimes Mangione is accused of, l

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

The Case of Luigi Mangione: A Murder Suspect's Journey

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is currently in a Pennsylvania state prison. He's facing a potential life sentence if convicted for second-degree murder. Mangione was arrested in Altoona on December 9, just days after the fatal shooting in

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Different Ways to Extract Dietary Fiber from Chinese Chestnuts

Scientists took a close look at five different methods to extract dietary fiber (DF) from Chinese chestnuts. These methods included using just enzymes (E-DF), a mix of enzymes and acid (EAc-DF), enzymes and alkaline (EAl-DF), ultrasonic waves with enzymes (EU-DF), and microwaves with enzymes (EM-DF)

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Teenagers and Wisdom Tooth Removal: How Pain Experiences Vary

Ever wondered how much pain you'll feel after getting your wisdom teeth out? A recent study dug into this question, focusing on teenagers who had their lower third molars removed. The study looked at how different people handle pain, how quickly they recover, and how these experiences change over ti

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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 10 2024HEALTH

Rosemary Extract vs. Ketoconazole: A Battle Against Seborrheic Dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects about 1 in 8 people worldwide. It's characterized by oily, itchy spots that typically appear on the scalp and face. But what's the best way to treat it? A recent study compared two lotions: one with rosemary extract and another with ketoc

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Dec 09 2024HEALTH

Heart Changes Post-COVID: The Fibrosis Factor

Ever wondered why some people experience heart issues after recovering from COVID-19? Scientists are on the case, trying to uncover how the virus might harm heart tissue. One important factor is something called vascular fibrosis, which is like scarring in the blood vessels. This scarring can disrup

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

Rosemary's Secret Weapon: Liposomes Against Colon Cancer

Rosemary, a plant from the mint family, has been known to fight cancer, but its water-hating nature makes it hard to use. Scientists have found a clever way to fix this problem using tiny, synthetic bubbles called liposomes. These bubbles are like stealthy delivery trucks that carry rosemary extract

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Dec 05 2024SCIENCE

The Magic of Drying: How Temperature and Moringa Extract Form Affect Physalis angulata Powder

Food drying isn't just about keeping food fresh, it's also about making it healthier and tastier. A recent study looked into a special drying method called foam-mat drying. This method helps preserve food, making it last longer. Scientists wanted to create an instant powder from Physalis angulata L.

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Dec 04 2024SCIENCE

A Smart Way to Find Pesticides in Oils

Researchers came up with a new method to check how many organochlorine pesticides are in edible oils. They used something called density tunable dispersive solid phase extraction, or DTDSPE for short. This method combines the extraction with a process called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-

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