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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How DNA Testing Could Change How Doctors Treat a Blood Cancer

Chronic myeloid leukemia, or CML, is a blood cancer that's defined by a specific genetic change. Doctors have been using drugs that target this change, called tyrosine kinase inhibitors, to treat CML. These drugs have been a game-changer, but some patients don't respond well and their condition wors

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

How Friends and Strangers Shape What We Do

People often copy what others do, especially friends. But does having many friends help or slow down the spread of new ideas or behaviors? Some think that if people are more likely to copy their friends, then behaviors will spread faster and wider in groups where everyone knows each other well. Othe

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Cheaper or Better? Picking the Right Blood Thinner for Sick Patients

Doctors often use a machine to clean blood in very sick patients. This is called CRRT. Two common methods keep blood from clotting in the machine. One uses citrate. The other uses heparin. Both have pros and cons. But which one saves more money and works better? That's what experts wanted to find ou

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Jul 10 2025POLITICS

Weather Chief Nominee Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Flooding Crisis

The Senate is set to grill Neil Jacobs, President Trump's choice to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), during a confirmation hearing. This comes just days after severe flash floods devastated central Texas, raising questions about the agency's preparedness and resources

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How Floods Hit People with HIV Harder in South Africa

People with HIV in South Africa face extra challenges when floods hit. These storms don't just cause damage to homes and roads. They also make it harder for people to get their medicine, see doctors, and earn money. In KwaZulu-Natal, floods have been hitting often. This area has many people with HIV

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Jul 10 2025POLITICS

Texas Floods and the Future of Weather Warnings

The recent floods in Texas have sparked a debate about the readiness of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This agency is in charge of the National Weather Service, which sends out warnings for dangerous weather like tornadoes and flash floods. A scientist named Neil Jacobs

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Jul 09 2025EDUCATION

Teens, Friends, and Being True to Yourself Online

Teens often try out different versions of themselves with friends. This is normal. It's part of growing up. Friends play a big role in this. They help teens figure out who they are and who they want to be. A recent study wanted to see how teens feel when they chat online with friends they also know

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Retinitis Pigmentosa: Targeting Cellular Messengers

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a tricky condition. It's caused by faults in over 90 different genes. This makes it hard to treat because each case can be unique. Right now, gene therapies are limited and expensive. So, scientists are looking for a different approach. One that doesn't depend on the spe

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

The Bright Side of Being a Mom in Cardiothoracic Surgery

People often talk about how tough it is for moms to work in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery. They focus on the challenges and how it might affect family life. But what if there are some good things that come from it too? Let's look at the positive ways this career can shape family dynamics. First, bein

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Navigating the Ethical Maze in Aesthetic Nursing

Nurses with advanced training in aesthetics face a unique set of ethical dilemmas. These professionals operate in a rapidly growing field that blends medical science with personal appearance enhancements. Yet, despite this growth, there's a surprising lack of detailed research on the ethical challen

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