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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Gut Bacteria and Bile: A Rat's Liver Recovery Story

Ever thought about how changing your gut's job could fix liver problems? Scientists did an experiment with rats that had a liver disease called MASLD. They performed a surgery called duodenal-jejunal bypass (DJB), which changed how food travels through the gut. Surprisingly, the rats' livers started

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

How Oral Health Relates to Chronic Hepatitis B

Ever wondered how your mouth's bacteria might affect your liver? Well, let's chat about that! Researchers have noticed something unusual in people with chronic hepatitis B (CHB)—their mouth bacteria can get all mixed up, especially in the later stages of the infection. CHB is like a constant battle

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fishing in Deep Waters: How Rising Fuel Prices are Affecting Ghana's Coastal Communities

Have you ever thought about how much fuel goes into getting fish from the ocean to your plate? In Ghana, small-scale fisherfolk are feeling the pinch as fuel prices climb. A recent study looked into how these price hikes are affecting their lives and the health of the marine environment. The study

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

Melania Trump: Balancing Family, Work, and Travel in the White House

Melania Trump, the first lady, cleared up some questions about her plans for her husband's second term. In a chat with "Fox and Friends, " she revealed she intends to be present full-time at the White House. She shared that she'll travel to New York and Florida when needed. "As a mom, first lady, an

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Using Inflammation to Target Cancer with Neutrophils

Tumors are tricky because they don't all look the same. This makes it tough to hit them with the right medicine. But scientists have found a clever way to use inflammation to guide special cells called neutrophils, which carry drugs, right to the tumor site. They do this by causing a tiny, controlle

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

How Drug Safety Tests Protect Our Livers

Have you ever stopped to think about how scientists ensure that the medicines we take won’t harm our livers? They use a clever method involving human liver cells. Our livers have a tiny waste-removal system with workers called bile salt efflux transporters that send waste out through tiny tubes call

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Are Wheelchair Services Up to Snuff? Stakeholders Weigh In

Think of the wheelchair service delivery process (SDP) as a giant machine with lots of moving parts. With so many pieces, it's easy for things to go wrong. Stakeholders in the United States were asked about how well this machine is working. The results? Not so great. A survey showed that most people

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

TikTok Ban: Music Industry's Next Challenge

Imagine a world without TikTok. For the live music industry, this could become a reality if a U. S. law banning the app isn't reversed by January 19. This would be a significant blow, especially during one of the industry's busiest marketing months. In recent years, TikTok has become a powerhouse fo

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Fighting Fatty Liver: How Diet Plays a Crucial Role

Obesity-linked liver disease, now called Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), is a growing concern. This disease, previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is closely linked to obesity. Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) is emerging as a key player in managing MASLD. This

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Small Home Revolution: Affordable Smart Living at CES 2025

AC Future and Italian design firm Pininfarina teamed up to introduce their mini smart homes at CES 2025. These homes, named AI-THu, AI-THt, and AI-THd, offer a modern, sustainable solution for people who might struggle to afford traditional houses. The flagship model, AI-THu, is a 400-square-foot sm

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