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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

Tech and Sleep: A Nighttime Dilemma for College Students

College students often struggle with keeping a consistent sleep schedule. This is especially true for female university students in the United Arab Emirates. The study focused on understanding how sleep patterns affect various aspects of life. Researchers looked at sleep regularity, lifesty

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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

Talking Health: How Doctors and Patients Chat About Heart and Diabetes Risks

Doctors and patients talking openly about health risks is super important. When doctors explain risks well, patients are more likely to take their meds, move more, and eat better. This is especially true for heart diseases and diabetes. When patients get it, they can work together with doctors to ma

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Heart Health: A New Twist on Angina Treatment

Heart problems are a major cause of death worldwide. One big issue is unstable angina, which is a type of chest pain. Doctors often use a procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to help. However, PCI's effectiveness for unstable angina is still up for debate. There are risks and co

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Hidden Role of Endothelin-1 in Ovarian Cancer

The spread of serous ovarian cancer, or SOC, is a complex process. It involves the interaction between cancer cells and the surrounding tissue, or stroma. This stroma includes both the extracellular matrix (ECM) and various cellular components, like cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). These int

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Malaria in Pregnancy: A New Way to Fight Back

Malaria is a big problem for pregnant women in Kinshasa, DRC. The usual way to prevent it, using a drug called sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, isn't working as well as it used to. This is because the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, has become resistant to the drug. So, scientists had to think of

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Liver Cancer: The Hidden Role of Tiny Parasites

Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is a major cause of cancer deaths worldwide. One surprising factor that can contribute to its development is a tiny parasite called Clonorchis sinensis. This parasite is known to cause liver infections, but its exact role in cancer progression is stil

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Feb 22 2025SPORTS

Jokic's Journey: From Serbia to NBA Stardom

Nikola Jokic, a Serbian basketball sensation, has made a name for himself in the NBA. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2014, and since then, he has become one of the most valuable players in the league. His unique playing style, which includes incredible passing and court vision, has set new

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Muscular Diseases: Gene Therapy's Big Steps

Gene therapy is making huge strides in tackling genetic neuromuscular diseases. These diseases, which include conditions like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), are caused by faulty genes. Recently, a type of virus called adeno-associated virus (AAV) has been used t

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Green Power for Joints: Microalgae and Herbal Hydrogel Team Up

Imagine tiny, powerful helpers from the sea, fighting inflammation and boosting energy in your joints. These are not superheroes, but microalgae-derived extracellular vesicles (SP-EVs) from Spirulina platensis. These little guys are packed with antioxidants and energy-boosting compounds, making them

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Sitting Too Long? How Core Exercises Can Help

Sitting for hours can lead to tired muscles in your core, which are the muscles around your midsection. These muscles are crucial for keeping your spine supported. When they get tired, your spine has to work harder, which can cause discomfort. This is where core exercises come in. They can help thes

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