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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

Wind and Sunshine: Perfect Finale for the 2024 RSM Classic

The 2024 RSM Classic, wrapping up the PGA Tour's season, is set to see its final round on Sunday. Vince Whaley and Maverick McNealy are tied for the lead, poised to take the trophy. Will the weather cooperate for this grand finish? AccuWeather forecasts sunny skies with temperatures ranging from 7 t

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

Noah Lyles Discovers F1's Unique Starting Grid Experience

Track and field star Noah Lyles, currently on a break, recently attended the Las Vegas Grand Prix. He was far from an ordinary spectator, as he explored the Ferrari garage and even had access to the starting grid before the race began. This VIP experience led to an interesting observation. Lyles, be

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Are Blue Light Glasses Really Worth It?

Think about how much time you spend looking at screens. Some people spend up to 13 hours a day in front of a computer. That's a lot of screen time! And it can cause problems like eye strain and trouble sleeping. So, people are turning to blue light glasses to help. These glasses promise to reduce ey

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Understanding Shoulder Replacement Outcomes: What Factors Matter?

When it comes to shoulder replacement surgery, doctors and patients alike want to know what factors can predict how well someone will recover. A recent review took a close look at the existing research to find out. It turns out, there are several personal factors that can influence both function and

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Classroom Virus Spread: How Humidity Can Help

The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a lot about how diseases spread indoors. One big lesson was that crowded, poorly ventilated spaces can be hotspots for infection. Most classrooms in the U. S. don't have mechanical ventilation, so they can fill up with tiny virus particles in the air. Scientists used

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Healing on the Go: How Bioactive Glass Powder Aids Wounds

Skin healing can be tricky, especially when wounds get wet or when materials used cause irritation. But what if there was a way to make the process smoother? Scientists created a special gel using tiny bits of bioactive glass, hyaluronic acid, and a compound called carbomer940. This gel, with an ave

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Predicting Liver Cancer with a Simple Liver Test

Imagine you could predict if someone with chronic liver disease might develop liver cancer using a simple, non-invasive test. That's what researchers set out to do. They focused on a method called vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE), which measures liver stiffness to gauge fibrosis. T

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Bladder Augmentation: Shape and Lining Matter Long-Term

In the UK, bladder augmentation typically involves enterocystoplasty or ureterocystoplasty. These procedures can be done in two ways: simple patch placement (SPP) and forming an ileal cup (IC). Urothelium is the typical bladder lining, but intestinal mucosa can also be used. Intestinal mucosa absorb

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

A New Light on Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is becoming a global health concern. One of its key features is the buildup of fat droplets, which causes stress on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and plays a big role in the disease. Scientists created four special fluorescent probes, named COB1 to COB4,

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Discovering the Might of Salivaricin in Chicken Guts

Ever heard of tiny powerhouses living inside chicken guts? Meet Ligilactobacillus salivarius—a bacteria with a trick up its sleeve. Inside these microscopic beings lies a repA-type megaplasmid, housing a gene for salivaricin P (salP), a class IIb bacteriocin. Scientists decided to dig deeper into th

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