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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Robotic Prostate Surgery: Does Prostate Size Matter?

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, often referred to as RARP, is a common surgical method used to treat prostate cancer in the United States. Many studies suggest that the size of the prostate can affect the outcomes of this surgery. However, most of these studies involve a small number of pati

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

How Microglia States Affect Remyelination in MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease where remyelination—the body's attempt to repair damaged nerve fibers—varies greatly among individuals and even within the same person. Scientists in the Netherlands decided to use this natural diversity to find out what makes some people better at remyel

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

The Changing Tide: Abortion Rights in 2024

2024 has brought significant shifts in abortion rights across the United States. After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022, many states moved to ban or restrict abortion access. As of the end of 2024, 12 states had total bans in place, while others limited access to early pregnancy weeks. On

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Dec 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

FDI and Energy: How They Shape Recycling in the EU

The European Union has been exploring how foreign direct investment (FDI) and energy use affect the recycling rates across its member states from 2000 to 2021. Interestingly, money coming in from other countries (inflow) can boost local productivity but might cut down on recycling efforts. This is b

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Big Cats Strike Down by Bird Flu in Washington Sanctuary

At the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, a sudden outbreak of bird flu has taken the lives of 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger and various species like cougars, lynx, and bobcats. The sanctuary faced this crisis between late November and the middle of December. Mark Mathews, t

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

Azobenzene's Chilly Dance: A Molecular Mystery

Ever heard of azobenzene? These tiny molecules can switch between two states, 'cis' and 'trans', super quickly when it's freezing cold. It's like they're dancing on ice! Scientists use a tool called a Scanning-Tunneling Microscopy (STM) tip to make this happen. This tip uses an electric field to pus

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Dec 24 2024FINANCE

Real Estate Giant Accused of Kickback Scheme

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has accused Rocket Homes, one of the U. S. 's largest mortgage lenders, and The Jason Mitchell Group of a secret kickback scheme. The CFPB claims that Rocket Homes provided real estate brokerages with rewards to encourage them to steer mortgage applica

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Dec 22 2024SPORTS

What Did First Take Say About Ryan Day?

As Ohio State geared up for their game against Tennessee, attention shifted towards coach Ryan Day's job security. On the heels of another loss to Michigan, talk shows like First Take began speculating about Day's future. But Kirk Herbstreit, a college football analyst, had something to say about th

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Dec 22 2024SPORTS

The Showdown: Kentucky vs. Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic

The stage is set for a thrilling college basketball game as Kentucky and Ohio State face off in the CBS Sports Classic. This event takes place at Madison Square Garden, New York, with a 5:30 PM ET tip-off on Saturday, December 21. The Wildcats, ranked fourth, are favored to win, aiming to narrow the

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Domestic Abuse in Saudi Arabia: How Support Systems Impact Victims’ Mental Health

Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a serious issue globally, affecting women’s physical, mental, sexual, and financial well-being. In more conservative societies like Saudi Arabia (SA), the problem is particularly prevalent. While there’s been limited research on how social support influences IPV

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