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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Why Some Cancer Clinical Trials Leave Out People with Disabilities

Did you know that people with disabilities are more likely to get cancer? Yet, they often can't join cancer clinical trials. Why? Because of rules that measure how well a person can perform daily activities, called performance status. This is set to make sure trial participants aren't too sick. But

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Password Length Matters More than Complexity

Ever wondered what makes a password strong? It’s not just about using fancy characters and numbers! Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated its password guidelines, and the key takeaway is surprising. They found that longer passwords are actually more secure than

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

New Orleans Faces New Year's Tragedy: A Call for Change

New Orleans woke up to a shock on Wednesday morning. A pickup truck had plowed into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, killing 15 and injuring many more. The festive atmosphere was instantly replaced with horror and disbelief. Ken Williams, a local chef, summed it up: "We're all numb. " The cit

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Testing SUMO Proteins in Breast Cancer

Scientists have been looking into a particular protein called SUMO activating enzyme subunit 1, often shortened as SAE1. They want to understand its role in breast cancer. Using advanced computer-based studies and lab experiments, researchers found that SAE1 might speed up the growth of cancer cells

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

How Diets High in Fat and Sugar Harden Arteries: A New Insight

You know how eating too much fatty and sugary food can lead to health problems? One big issue is that it can make your arteries stiffer. Arteries are like highways in the body, carrying blood to your heart and other parts. When they get stiff, it's like narrowing those highways, making it tougher fo

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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Side of DNA Damage: How 8-oxoGua and OGG1 Impact Cancer

When your body's cells produce energy, they also create byproducts called reactive oxygen species (ROS). These can damage DNA in various ways, one of the most common being the oxidation of guanine, a building block of DNA. This oxidized form is known as 8-oxoguanine (8-oxoGua). If not fixed, 8-oxoGu

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Emotions in the Court: How Danish Legal Professionals Judge Victims

Imagine standing in a Danish courtroom, waiting for a verdict. You might think the focus is on facts and evidence. But researchers found something else. They studied how Danish legal professionals judge the trustworthiness of victims based on their emotional expressions. Picture this: emotional show

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Cable Wars: Altice Drops MSG Networks from Optimum

MSG Networks, under the umbrella of Sphere Entertainment (SPHR), announced that Altice USA (ATUS) has kicked MSG Networks off its Optimum channel lineup in the tri-state area. In a move to keep their business afloat, Altice has decided to charge customers more and offer less. They've hiked prices by

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Mindfulness in Pregnancy: Reducing Anxiety and Boosting Childbirth Satisfaction

Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and anxiety is a common passenger on this ride. Especially for first-time moms, worry can lead to negative outcomes for both the mom and baby. But what if there was a way to tame this anxiety? A study explored how mindfulness-based counseling could help.

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

NYC's Tragic Subway Fire: A Life Lost

On December 22, a tragic event unfolded in New York City. A woman, later identified as Debrina Kawam, age 57, from New Jersey, was killed in a brutal way. She was set on fire while sleeping on a subway train in Brooklyn's Coney Island. The police, after facing challenges, eventually named the victim

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