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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Do Pharmacists Pray for Patients?

Pharmacists in California are often on the frontlines of healthcare. They are the ones who dispense medications and provide advice on how to use them. But did you know that many of them also engage in spiritual conversations and even pray for their patients? A recent study dug into this topic, revea

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

Plague Bacteria's Secret Weapon: How a Tiny Mutation Makes a Big Difference

The plague, caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, has struck humanity three times in history. It's surprising that some strains, like biovar microtus, don't affect humans as much. This bacteria has a clever trick up its sleeve. It can survive and grow inside the immune cells of warm-blooded animal

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Computers: Helping Doctors Personalize Treatment

Imagine a future where every patient gets a unique treatment plan. This is the goal of personalized medicine, and computers are making it happen. By analyzing lots of data, machine learning (ML) helps doctors figure out the best treatments for each person. ML is like a super-smart helper fo

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

Solar Power Boost: New Dyes Predicted to Shine Bright

Imagine trying to find the perfect dye to make solar cells more efficient. It's like searching for a needle in a haystack, but with a lot more science involved. Researchers have found a clever way to speed up this process by combining quantum chemistry and machine learning. Instead of relying solely

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Captain America: A Movie, Not a Political Statement

Anthony Mackie is the star of the new Marvel movie "Captain America: Brave New World". The film was made before the 2024 election. But some people think it's about the current political situation in the US. It is not. The movie features Harrison Ford as Red Hulk/Thaddeus Ross, who is also

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Big Pharma is not a good guy

Let's talk about how the pharmacy has changed over the years. The global pharmacy industry has transformed rapidly. Lots of money moving around has changed the companies making medicines. It's now known as the Health Industrial Complex. Medicines used to be cheaper, but now they're designed to m

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Feb 12 2025BUSINESS

Walgreens Lose Big in Test Case

First let's talk some background. During the start of the pandemic, getting a COVID-19 test required a doctor's okay. So, Walgreens teamed up with a virtual care company, PWNHealth, to handle test orders. They set up a system where PWN's doctors could order tests for Walgreens customers. Everything

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Feb 12 2025CRYPTO

Hunting Halal Crypto: AI Tells them Apart

Muslims today face a unique challenge In today's world, Muslims have a tough job, they have to navigate through cutting-edge money and tech innovations. If you are a crypto-savvy Muslim, you might scratch your head as to which cryptocurrencies align with your faith's rules. The ques

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

The Diabetes Solution: Where Tech Meets Health

Technology is stepping up its game to help manage diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common, and healthcare systems are feeling the strain. Managing these patients can be tough, especially when it comes to medications. Most of the time, people with diabetes have to deal with complex

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Spotlight on Diabetes: Uncovering Prediction Models in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is grappling with a growing number of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) cases. This health issue is incredibly important because it affects many lives. Knowing when someone is likely to develop T2D can help doctors act early, which might prevent many health problems. Researchers at King Abdulaziz M

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