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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Power of Special Diets for Dogs with Chronic Gut Issues

Dogs with chronic gut problems, known as chronic enteropathies (CE), face a tough battle. These issues cause ongoing or recurring stomach troubles without any clear cause like parasites or infections. A recent study took a close look at a special diet to help these dogs. The study focused on dogs t

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Feb 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Powering Up: The SF6 Challenge

The power industry faces a big problem. It's a gas called sulfur hexafluoride, or SF6. This gas is 23, 500 times more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide. It's used in power equipment to stop electrical sparks. As we use more electricity and add more renewable energy, we release more SF6

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Feb 14 2025SCIENCE

Wormy Worries: Goats in Punjab Face Parasite Plague

Goats in Punjab, India, are facing a serious problem with gut parasites. These tiny troublemakers are making life tough for the goats and their farmers. The issue is so big that almost all goats in the region are affected. The most common culprits are strongyles, followed by coccidia, Moniezia, Tric

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Feb 14 2025CELEBRITIES

Emilia Perez: A Movie Caught in a Storm

Netflix has finally spoken up about the scandal surrounding its highly anticipated film, "Emilia Perez. " The controversy centers around the star of the film, Karla Sofía Gascón, whose past racist tweets have resurfaced, causing a stir. Gascón, who is the first openly trans actress to receive an Osc

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Hemorrhoids: A Common Cause of Bleeding and How Colonoscopy Helps

Let's talk about a common issue that many people face: lower gastrointestinal bleeding. This can be a serious problem, leading to health complications and even death in some cases. In Nepal, hemorrhoids are a frequent cause of this type of bleeding, especially in outpatient settings. Imagine this:

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Stapling Showdown: Robotic vs Laparoscopic in Bariatric Surgery

Imagine having a tool that promises to make your job faster and more cost-effective—but it doesn't. Doctors are performing a certain type of weight-loss surgery using robots. This procedure is known as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). During this surgery, doctors use a robotic system called Da Vi

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

What Happens to Kids' Guts After COVID-19?

In the long run, the impact of COVID-19 on the guts of children is a big mystery. Kids continue to have issues with their GI tracts. They are still having stomach problems even after they have recovered from the virus. This is a part of what doctors call the postacute and chronic phases. The out

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

How a Gut Bug Causes Big Trouble

Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that lives in the stomach. It's known for causing ulcers and can even trigger cancer. One way it does this is by causing something called "gastric intestinal metaplasia" (GIM). GIM is a big deal because it's a step towards stomach cancer. Scientists fou

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Awards season is turning into a nightmare for Emilia Pérez

Emilia Pérez, the highly anticipated film, is dealing with a ton of drama due to Karla Sofía Gascón’s controversial social media posts. Gascón, who plays the lead character, has been caught up in a storm of her own making. Gascón’s social media posts have caused a major shift in how people

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pollution's Unequal Impact on Indigenous Communities

Imagine living in a region where the air you breathe is not as clean as it should be. This is the reality for many Indigenous and rural communities in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Over the past 20 years, this area has seen a huge increase in unconventional natural gas production.

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