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In 2023, Alberta Health Services took a big step forward by allowing Indigenous patients to perform their traditional spiritual ceremonies in hospitals. This new policy, called the Patient Access to Indigenous Spiritual Ceremony, was introduced on National Indigenous Peoples' Day. It's a way to make sure Indigenous patients can practice their culture while getting me...

Flu cases are popping up earlier than usual in Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is sounding the alarm, urging people to get their flu shots now. A new strain of the flu virus is causing this early surge, and it's happening three to four weeks ahead of schedule. This early start could mean a tougher flu season. Healthcare systems ...

Sea urchins are not just cute, spiky creatures. They are also tiny models for scientists studying how living things grow from a single cell into a complex organism. One important part of this process is collagen, a protein that acts like a scaffold, giving shape and support to tissues. But collagen doesn't work alone. It needs a helper called lysyl oxidase (LOX) to l...

In recent elections, two more women have joined the ranks of U. S. governors. By January, 14 states will have female leaders at the helm. But is this progress or just a drop in the bucket? The journey of women in politics has been long and bumpy. In 1974, Ella Grasso made history as the first woman elected governor without succeeding her husband. She was known for h...

Comet 3I/ATLAS just flew by Mars, and NASA shared some cool images taken by the MAVEN spacecraft. The pictures show the hydrogen cloud around the comet, but there's more to the story than what NASA said. The hydrogen cloud around 3I/ATLAS isn't acting like a typical comet. It's not spread out evenly. Instead, it's more stretched out on one side, with a clear directi...

Teaching science to non-specialists can be tough. But here's a cool idea that's been working: using movies to explain physics. It's not just about watching films; it's about seeing science in action. This method, called "Physics in Films, " has been around for a few years. It uses scenes from popular movies to show physical principles. Students seem to like it, and ...

Muscle injuries often leave people wondering whether to rest or engage in rehabilitative activities. While activity can speed up recovery, it can also cause further damage if done too soon. Scientists have been exploring ways to enhance muscle healing, and one promising method is mitochondria transplantation (MT). In a recent study, researchers tested whether MT cou...

In the current Georgia Senate race, U. S. Rep. Mike Collins is making waves for all the wrong reasons. He recently shared a fake AI-generated video on X, claiming that Sen. Jon Ossoff supported a federal government shutdown, causing harm to ordinary people. The video puts words in Ossoff's mouth that he never actually said. This isn't just a small mistake; it's a de...

Drinking orange juice every day might do more than just quench your thirst. A recent study suggests it could tweak how certain genes work, especially those related to heart health and metabolism. But before you rush to the fridge, let's break down what this really means. Researchers gathered 20 healthy adults and had them drink about two cups of pure orange juice da...

Microsoft has rolled out some new AI tools aimed at helping businesses manage and use AI more effectively. One of the key new features is Agent 365, a central hub for keeping track of and controlling AI agents within a company. This tool is designed to make it easier for IT teams to monitor and manage AI agents, ensuring they are used safely and efficiently. Agent 3...