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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Ice and Pulse: Helping Hearts Post-Surgery

Ever wondered how simple tools like ice and a pulse monitor can team up to help patients after heart surgery? Let's dive into a study that's all about combining these two to treat a common side effect. Imagine this: You've just had a procedure on your heart, and now your arm is swollen and bruised.

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Why Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban Might Stick

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden made a big move to protect the environment. He blocked new oil and gas drilling in large parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. This ban covers more than 625 million acres of federal waters. Some people think this decision might be tough

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Jan 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Protecting Our Brains: The Unseen Threat of Microplastics in Lab Work

You might not think about it when you're looking at a microscope slide, but making histology slides can release tiny plastic particles into the environment. These microplastics (MPs) are showing up in every corner of the earth, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. And guess what? They'r

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Immunity: How PET Scans Track Body-Wide Defenses

Imagine you have a tumor, a dangerous cell cluster waging war within your body. Now, imagine scientists using a special kind of scan called Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to watch how your immune system responds to this invader. This isn’t just about the tumor anymore; it's about understanding h

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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

Boston's Freezing Weekend: An Arctic Blast is Coming!

This coming weekend, Boston is in for a chill! An Arctic blast is about to hit, sending temperatures plummeting below freezing. No worries about snow or ice, but bundle up, because it's going to be quite cold. A weather system that brought rain in the middle of the week will be up north, with a big

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Lithium-Enhanced Cement: Boosting Bone Repair

Bone repair is a tricky business, especially when there's a big gap to fill. Scientists have been looking for better ways to help bones grow back. One interesting find is lithium-doped calcium silicate (LiCS) cement. This cement is special because it can boost bone regeneration and tweak the body's

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

The Power of Breath: Exercise for Chronic Disease Patients

Ever wondered how breathing exercises can help those with long-term health issues? A recent look into different studies found that working our breathing muscles through something called "voluntary isocapnic hyperpnoea" can be a safe and helpful tool for patients with chronic diseases. This wasn't a

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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

Brace Yourself: Cold Front Hits, Chilly Days Ahead

A cold front has finally moved through the Capital Area, wrapping up the severe weather and washing away the rain. While the rain is gone, the real story is the icy blast that's following. Tonight, temperatures will drop like a rock, possibly dipping below freezing in Baton Rouge and even lower in t

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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Zoe Saldaña’s Golden Globe Win: A Journey of Belief and Growth

Winning her first Golden Globe for "Emilia Perez, " Zoe Saldaña is grateful for the filmmakers who believed in her throughout her 25-year career. During the press room chat after the ceremony, she revealed that she got a message from "Avatar" director James Cameron, who's currently in New Zealand ed

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Rob Gronkowski Surprised by Patriots' Quick Move on Jerod Mayo

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski expressed his shock over the team's decision to fire head coach Jerod Mayo right after the regular season ended. He shared his thoughts on the Fox halftime show, raising concerns about the fairness of the move. "I was surprised by that, " Gronkows

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