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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

Knowledge Gaps in IBD: What Doctors and Patients Think About Fertility and Birth Control

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects many people, especially women. Despite medical advice saying it's safe, many women with IBD choose not to have children. They also use birth control less often. This might be because doctors and patients don't fully understand how IBD affects fertility and

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

Sleep Struggles Across Europe: How Culture Shapes Insomnia

In five European countries, a survey was conducted to understand how insomnia affects people's daily lives. The focus was on France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The goal was to see how insomnia impacts both personal and professional aspects of life. It also aimed to explore how pe

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

Babies Born Too Early: What Puts Them at Risk?

The first week of life is crucial for premature babies. These infants, born before 32 weeks, face serious risks. In a recent study, over 8, 900 such babies were tracked. Almost 10% of them either died or suffered severe brain bleeds within their first week. The study looked at many factors. It foun

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Enigma of SCN1A: From History to Hope

SCN1A is a gene that makes a protein. This protein is important for the brain to work right. When there are problems with this gene, it can cause some serious health issues. These problems are called channelopathies or channelepilepsies. These issues are rare but can be very tough on the people who

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Mar 17 2025CELEBRITIES

Hollywood's Unlikely Duo: Bradley & Gigi's Journey

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid have become a surprising yet charming couple in Hollywood. They have been seen together in New York City since October 2023. They were spotted dining at Via Caroto, and later in the month, they seemed to have enjoyed a weekend getaway together. The insider's words pa

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Mar 17 2025SCIENCE

The Charcoal Rot Challenge: Testing Soybeans in Different Environments

Soybeans are a big deal globally, but they face a tough enemy: charcoal rot, caused by a fungus called Macrophomina phaseolina. This disease can cause serious problems for farmers. Scientists wanted to find a reliable way to test soybean plants for resistance to this fungus without relying on field

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Mar 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Apple Trouble: New Fungal Threats in Northern Italy

In recent years, apple growers in Northern Italy have faced a new challenge. The usual suspects, fungi from the Acutatum complex, have been causing more trouble than ever before. These fungi are notorious for Apple Bitter Rot, a disease that has traditionally hit apples post-harvest. However, now it

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Mar 17 2025SPORTS

Pregnant and Playing: The UK's Elite Athletes Share Their Stories

Pregnancy and elite sports are two worlds that are often seen as separate. But what happens when they collide? In the UK, more and more female athletes are finding out. They are navigating the challenges of pregnancy while trying to maintain their athletic careers. This isn't just about physical cha

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for ITP Patients: Rilzabrutinib Shows Promise

Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys platelets, leading to excessive bleeding and bruising. Patients with ITP often struggle with low platelet counts and the need for frequent rescue therapies. A recent study, LUNA3, focus

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Mar 16 2025WEATHER

Stormy Sunday Ahead for DC

DC residents should brace for a stormy Sunday. The weather forecast for the day includes strong winds and severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has warned about a hazardous weather outlook for the region. The main threats are strong winds and hail, with the possibility of damaging winds

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