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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Tremor Types: Seeing the Difference in the Brain

Essential Tremor (ET) is a common condition where people experience shakiness, especially during movement. Some people with ET also have tremors when they're resting, which is known as resting ET or rET. While we know ET changes the brain's white matter, we don't know much about the differences betw

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Finding Key Cancer Genes: A New Approach

Cancer, we know, is caused by tweaks in our genes. Scientists are hot on the trail of these mutated drivers, hoping to shed light on how cancer starts. But figuring out which genes are common or unique to different cancers is no walk in the park. This study aims to change that. Scientists have whipp

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Biliary Tract Cancers: Racial Differences in Genomic Profiles

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) are cancers that affect the bile ducts and gallbladder, including intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ECC), and gallbladder cancers. Researchers have found several genomic changes in these cancers, such as mutations in isocitrate dehyd

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Jan 10 2025WEATHER

Dallas Nonprofits Step In: Saving Lives During Icy Weather

In the heart of Dallas, the temperature plummeted, and nonprofits were quick to respond. Organizations like OurCalling and Austin Street Center sprang into action, setting up shelters and transporting people to safety. Take Sandy Huudang, for instance. She lives in her car and was ready to brave the

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Rep. Roy's Plan: Boost Health Savings Accounts

Congressman Chip Roy from Texas is not wasting any time. He's just introduced a new healthcare bill called the Healthcare Freedom Act. The idea? Expand health savings accounts to give Americans more control over their medical choices. Roy thinks the current system is too bureaucratic and expensive,

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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Winter Chill: What to Expect in North Texas This Week

Get ready, North Texas! A cold snap is on its way, bringing freezing temperatures and maybe even some wintry mix. The National Weather Service says an Arctic air mass is heading our way overnight on Monday. This means we'll be feeling the cold for most of the week. Expect highs in the 30s and 40s wi

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

New Selves, New Relationships: Aphasia's Impact

Imagine suddenly losing the ability to speak or understand language after a stroke. This is what happens to people with aphasia. But it's not just about the words. It's also about the relationships that change. This study looked into how people with post-stroke aphasia feel about these changes. It t

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Cheryl Hines & Rob Schneider: Plotting a Conservative TV Show

Recently, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong has been brainstorming a new idea. He wants to create a TV show similar to ABC's The View, but with a conservative twist. So, he sat down with some pro-Trump celebrities, Cheryl Hines and Rob Schneider, to chat about it. Hines, who’s married to R

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses Fear Loss of TikTok's Power

Imagine running a small business and suddenly losing a powerful tool like TikTok. That’s what millions of small business owners might face if a TikTok ban happens. Desiree Hill from Crown’s Corner Mechanic in Georgia knows this worry all too well. She started as a mobile mechanic and grew her busine

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

MRI vs. CT: How Well Does 0. 5T MRI Show Sinus Issues?

Imagine you're trying to see inside your sinuses. Two tools are often used: Computed Tomography (CT) scans and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). A recent study pitted 0. 5T MRI against CT to see if it could do the job just as well. The test involved 42 patients who had both scans within an average o

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