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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Gap: Helping Ethnic Minorities Fight Liver Cancer

Liver cancer is a big health problem around the world. It hits ethnic minorities especially hard. Why? Because they often struggle with cultural differences, low health awareness, and not enough access to healthcare. These issues make it tough for them to manage their health and get the right treatm

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Showdown: One Shot or Two?

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken things up. Scientists have been working hard to figure out how the virus spreads. One popular tool they use is the SEIR model, which keeps track of people who are Susceptible, Exposed, Infectious, and Recovered. Some clever folks have improved this model to make it e

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Feb 26 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Power of Blood Stem Cells

Blood stem cells, also known as hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), are like superheroes in our body. They can transform into different types of blood cells, which is crucial for our immune system and overall health. These cells have two main states: active and resting. The switch betwe

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Feb 26 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Cancer's Weak Spot: The MALT1 Protein

Imagine a tiny protein called MALT1. It's like a key player in a game of cancer survival. This protein is part of a group of enzymes called cysteine proteases. It's unique because it's the only paracaspase in humans. This means it has a special role in helping certain types of cancer cells stay aliv

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Mixing and Matching: A Look at Cancer Studies

When it comes to comparing treatments for cancer, things can get tricky. Sometimes, studies don't line up perfectly, or there's only one group to compare against. This is where something called matching-adjusted indirect comparisons (MAICs) comes in. MAICs are a way to make sense of these mismatched

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Belly Trouble: How COVID-19 Changed Kids' Gallbladder Surgeries

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many kids were stuck at home, leading to a more inactive lifestyle. This lack of movement contributed to a rise in obesity among young people. This shift in health habits had some unexpected consequences. One notable change was the increase in laparoscopic cholecystecto

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

The FBI's New Deputy Director: A Shift in Perspective?

Dan Bongino, a well-known figure on the right, made a bold claim on his popular podcast. He hinted that the FBI has inside information about the pipe bombs found near the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Bongino suggested that the new FBI director, Kash Patel, would soon reveal who was behind the bombs.

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

Europe's Defense Dilemma: Can They Go It Alone?

Europe's defense capabilities are under the microscope. Experts believe that Europe can build up most of the critical defense enablers needed to deter or defeat Russia without U. S. support within five years. However, this depends on the political will to invest. Currently, European countries rely h

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

NIH's Slow Recovery: What's Next for Research Funding?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is gradually returning to its regular operations. The Center for Scientific Review has resumed reviewing grants, which is crucial because it oversees many academic research grants, fellowships, and small business grants. However, there's a hiccup: the advisory

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Feb 25 2025BUSINESS

Federal Layoffs: Big Impact on Families and Local Economies

The federal government is undergoing significant changes, with a massive reduction in its civilian workforce. This isn't just about numbers; it's about real people and their families. The layoffs, led by the Department of Government Efficiency, are expected to hit around 200, 000 to 300, 000 jobs. T

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