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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

How Mental Agility Fights Drug Addiction

Psychological flexibility, that 'mental multitasking' skill, might really help people battling substance use disorder, or SUD. It's like having a superpower to handle stress better and tough it out when things get rough. But how does it all work? Nobody's quite sure yet. First, let's talk about str

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Metabolic Syndrome: A Mind-Body Connection

Metabolic syndrome is a growing health issue in the US, but current treatments like lifestyle changes and medication aren't always effective. Interestingly, it often comes with mental health problems. This study looks at how psychological difficulties, specifically "dysregulation, " affect metabolic

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Understanding Crime in Adults with Autism: A 10-Year Study in Turkey

Between 2012 and 2022, a study in Turkey examined the criminal behavior of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and compared them with adults without ASD. The study focused on understanding the differences in offending patterns and clinical characteristics. The records of 11, 583 adults assess

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Nov 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Securing Enclaves: Balancing Speed and Safety

Let's talk about secure enclaves. These are like safe zones in computers where sensitive programs can hide. The problem is, even these safe zones can be tricked with sneaky attacks called transient execution attacks. Full separation from the rest of the computer isn't the best idea because it slows

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu Found After Mililani Pet Fair

Imagine this: you go to the Mililani Pet Fair, have fun, and then a few days later, you hear about bird flu. Yep, that's what happened! The Hawaii Department of Health and Agriculture found H5N1 avian influenza in some birds from Central Oahu. These birds were at the fair on November 2, 2024, but th

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Sweating Out Stress: A Novel Patch for Cortisol Tracking

Cortisol levels change a lot when we're stressed. These changes help us understand how our hormones are doing. Too much or too little cortisol can signal serious health issues. Usually, checking cortisol involves complex steps and can be kinda painful. Scientists have created a clever patch that mak

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Peroxisomes: Little Powerhouses and Their Role in Disease

Peroxisomes are tiny organelles that play a big role in our cells. They help protect us from damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are like tiny troublemakers in our bodies. Peroxisomes do jobs like breaking down certain metabolites, making cholesterol, and creating ether phospholipi

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Nov 17 2024CRIME

Diddy Allegedly Meddling in Sex Trafficking Trial from Jail

Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly stirring up trouble while behind bars, attempting to strong-arm witnesses and influence jurors ahead of his upcoming sex trafficking trial. Prison phone calls, recently unveiled, suggest Combs has been breaking rules since his September lockup. Prosecutors are

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Nov 17 2024CRIME

Rapper Diddy Allegedly Used Prison Phone Accounts to Influence Jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs, famously known as a rapper and music producer, is facing serious allegations. He's been accused of using other prison inmates' phone accounts to make calls and influence potential jurors. This comes after his arrest in New York on charges including sex trafficking, racketeering,

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Nov 17 2024WEATHER

Snowy Saturday: Utah Braces for Cold Snap

Guess what, Utah! It's a chilly morning with snow showers bustling in the mountains and valleys. The Wasatch Front is expecting some light snow, while the northern mountains are getting a good heap. The snow is likely to stick around until early afternoon, but it should quiet down by evening. Get re

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