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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

UK's Sex Health Check-Up Gets a Fresh Makeover

It's time for Britain's big sexual health check-up! Every decade, the UK gathers data about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through a survey called Natsal. This year, with the fourth survey, Natsal-4, researchers decided to switch things up. They wanted to understand what people thought about

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Marmosets in Brazil: A Window into Human Health

In northeastern Brazil, scientists are looking at marmosets to understand how viruses spread. These small primates live close to humans, making them a good indicator of virus activity. In 2018, researchers studied 47 marmosets from urban and suburban areas in the semiarid region. They checked for si

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Which Fixative Wins? Exploring Histochemical Stainings in Nerve Tissue

Have you ever wondered how scientists decide which chemicals to use when preserving tissue samples? Well, let's dive into a fascinating study that compared different fixatives in peripheral nerve tissue. This research is crucial because nerve tissue connects our bodies to the outside world, and any

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Predicting Hospital Bottlenecks: Who's Likely to Stay Longer?

Hospitals all over the world are facing a big challenge: more people need help, but there's only so much space and time. This problem is often made worse by patients who no longer need intensive care but can't leave yet – we call them ALC patients. They take up beds and create crowds, which isn't go

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Boxing Star's Plan: Top Fights or Big Money?

Boxing fans are excited to see Gervonta Davis back in the ring, ready to fight Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1. But there's a buzz about Davis' future. He's thinking about retiring before 2026! And one fight he's interested in is a rematch with Ryan Garcia. Remember Garcia's bold T-shirt during Davis' f

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Football Fans Upset Over Paywall Game

In a move that has left many fans frustrated, the NFL chose to air the AFC wild-card game between the Steelers and Ravens exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. This isn't the first time the league has dealt with backlash over streaming deals, but it certainly hasn't made the situation any better. The g

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Are Wheelchair Services Up to Snuff? Stakeholders Weigh In

Think of the wheelchair service delivery process (SDP) as a giant machine with lots of moving parts. With so many pieces, it's easy for things to go wrong. Stakeholders in the United States were asked about how well this machine is working. The results? Not so great. A survey showed that most people

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Texans vs. Chargers: How to Watch for Free on Wild Card Weekend

Get ready, football fans! The 2025 NFL postseason kicks off with the Los Angeles Chargers against the Houston Texans. The Texans, with a 10-7 record, are no strangers to Wild Card games, having played on Saturday afternoon in all their previous seven postseason appearances and winning five of them.

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

What Helps and Hinders Diabetes Management?

Imagine you're living with type 2 diabetes. Some days, you might find it easy to stick to your healthy habits, like eating right and exercising. Other days, it feels like there's a whole bunch of roadblocks in your way. A research study wanted to figure out what makes it easier or harder for people

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Solving Wildlife Crime: How DNA Forensics Helps Identify Indonesia's Stolen Cats

Indonesia's diverse Felidae species (also known as cats) are under threat from illegal wildlife trade. To combat this, scientists are using DNA forensics to identify these confiscated animals. Recently, researchers analyzed 38 samples from seized wildlife products and found four species: the Sumatra

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