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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Hip Fracture Recovery: Comparing Two Rehab Programs

Imagine breaking your hip, and then trying to figure out the best way to get back on your feet. That's what researchers set out to do in a study comparing two rehabilitation programs. One was called "Rehabilitation for Life" (RFL), and the other was the usual care people get. The goal? To find out w

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Generating Nitric Oxide: A New Approach

Nitric oxide (NO) is a vital drug used to improve oxygen levels in newborns with persistent pulmonary hypertension. Its benefits extend to other lung diseases due to its ability to widen blood vessels and kill bacteria. However, high costs and logistical challenges tied to NO gas tanks limit its bro

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

Detecting Copper Ions with Graphene: A Fluorometric and Visual Approach

Scientists have discovered a new way to detect copper ions (Cu²⁺) using tiny particles called graphene quantum dots (GQDs). Here's how it works: when copper ions and a chemical called ascorbate mix, they create a reaction that makes highly reactive hydroxyl radicals (·OH). These radicals can mess wi

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Nov 19 2024CELEBRITIES

Lindsay Lohan's Youthful Transformation Steals the Show

Lindsay Lohan's recent appearance at the New York City premiere of her Netflix movie "Our Little Secret" has left fans in awe. The 38-year-old actress stunned everyone with her youthful looks, wearing a plunging black gown that accentuated her features. Her makeup was flawless, with peach tones high

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Nov 14 2024CRIME

St. Cloud's Missing Minivan: What You Need to Know

Ever noticed a silver Chrysler Town & Country Minivan with a mismatched gray driver's side door cruising around St. Cloud? Well, you're looking at a stolen vehicle. The St. Cloud Police Department is on the hunt for this car, which was taken from the 100 block of 33rd Avenue North. Keep an eye out f

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Investigating a Rocky Mountain Tragedy: A True Crime Series

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Prime Video and Sky New Zealand doc series, In Cold Water. This intriguing true crime show dives into the mysterious drowning of schoolteacher Laura Letts-Beckett during a fishing trip in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The only witness? Her husband, former New Zealand

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Nov 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Donald Trump: TV Moments That Made Waves, for Better or Worse

Donald Trump has long been a fan of television, both watching and being on it. Over the years, his TV appearances have ranged from memorable to downright cringe-worthy. Let's take a look at some of those moments. In 2005, Trump showed up at the Emmys in an unexpected outfit. He joined Megan Mullall

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Skin Troubles for Frontline Workers: A New Challenge with Protective Gear

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, healthcare workers on the frontlines have been facing a unique skin issue. Wearing N95 masks and goggles for long hours has become the norm, but it's come with a new problem: folliculitis on the nose. This hasn't been previously reported in medical literatur

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Skin Issues from Face Masks: A Health Worker's Unexpected Struggle

Imagine this: you're a health worker, battling on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and suddenly, you notice little bumps on your nose, something you've never seen before. This isn't just a one-off problem; it's becoming common among healthcare professionals who wear N95 respirators and goggl

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Why Is Giuliani Hiding His Assets?

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in the spotlight again. But this time, he's not making headlines for his role in politics. Two election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, are accusing him of hiding valuable items from them. These items include furniture, sports memorabilia, and even a 1980

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