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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Unraveling the Links Between Brain Structure, Genes, and Comorbidity in Mental Disorders

Mental health issues like major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia often overlap and can be accompanied by other mental health problems. But why do some people develop these additional issues? Scientists are still trying to figure this out, particularl

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Truck Drivers Face High MSD Risks: A Deep Dive

Truck driving may seem like a straightforward job, but it comes with its own set of health challenges. Sitting behind the wheel for hours on end exposes drivers to a variety of factors that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These are conditions that affect the bones, muscles, joints, and

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Nov 14 2024SPORTS

Eagles vs. Commanders: Weather Watch for Week 11 Showdown

Week 11 is heating up with the Eagles and Commanders set to clash at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14. The Eagles are leading the NFC East with a impressive 7-2 record, while the Commanders are close behind at 7-3. But the real question on everyone's mind: will the weather play a role? Lookin

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

AI vs. Radiologists: How Close Are We to AI Assisting in Prostate Diagnosis?

Everyone's talking about how AI can help in medicine, and this study takes a look at whether big language models like ChatGPT and Bard/Gemini are ready to help with prostate cancer detection. Specifically, they checked if these AI models could classify prostate multiparametric MRI text reports into

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Decay: How RTGs Are Changing Energy Game

Imagine harnessing the power of decay to fuel our future. Radioisotope thermoelectric generators, or RTGs, do just that. They take the energy released by certain radioactive isotopes as they decay and convert it into heat. Then, using a process called the Seebeck effect, this heat is transformed int

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Nov 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing Stars' Episode 500: Semifinals Revealed & Instant Dance Challenge

In episode 500 of Dancing With the Stars, the show not only celebrated a significant milestone but also introduced an exciting challenge called the Instant Dance. Each couple performed a routine and then, just moments later, danced to styles and songs they only just learned. This remarkable feat was

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

The Insula: A Key Player in Psychiatric Disorders

Ever wondered how our brains process those inner feelings like heartbeats or breaths? A recent study delved into this, focusing on people with anxiety, depression, and/or eating disorders (ADE). Researchers compared these individuals' brain activity to healthy folks during tasks that involved either

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Nov 13 2024SPORTS

The Hidden Truth Behind Aaron Hernandez's Story

The FX mini-series "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" is wrapping up with a tense finale. The show's creator, Stuart Zicherman, reveals that the writing team used real prison tapes to explore if Aaron Hernandez felt any remorse. The series delves into various factors that shaped Hernandez's li

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Gender Differences in PTSD: How Money Matters in Australia's Migrant Communities

You might think that the struggles of migrating to a new country would be the same for everyone. But hold on, there's more to the story. In Australia, humanitarian migrants, those who have fled their homes due to conflict or persecution, are dealing with a lot. We're talking about post-traumatic str

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Moms and Substance Use: How It Affects Postpartum Life

Being a new mom is tough, especially when dealing with substance use disorder (SUD). Scientists explored how SUD affects a mom's daily tasks and checked if a tool called the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF) works well for moms with SUD. They asked 141 moms, some with SUD and some without,

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