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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Targeting Leukemia Roots: Can Radiation-Based Therapy Do the Trick?

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a tough nut to crack. It's the leukemic stem cells (LSC) that often cause relapses, making them a prime target for research. One approach gaining attention is radioimmunotherapy. This method uses radioactive isotopes to deliver a punch to these cells. The idea is simp

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Winter Storm Alert: 60 Million Brace for Snow and Ice

Get ready, folks! A massive winter storm is heading our way, and it's going to be a wild ride for about 60 million people from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. This low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and freezing rain, starting as early as this afternoon in some places

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Freezing Breezes: Winter Hits WisQatch-nox State with a Chill

As we enter the new year, Wisconsin is bracing for a cold snap. After a relatively warm start to January, temperatures are finally dipping below average. This shift is due to the jet stream pushing down from Canada, all the way to the central and eastern U. S. An arctic high-pressure system over Alb

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather: Smart Ways to Keep Safe and Warm

Winter brings a mix of dangers like carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia, and frozen pipes bursting. Millions in the U. S. are bracing for heavy snow and cold conditions. Staying indoors is key during winter storms, but running heaters all night can raise the risk of carbon monoxide. This odorless

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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Weather Warning: Ice and Snow Storms to Hit Two-Thirds of the U. S.

Get ready for a rough weekend! A big winter storm is about to hit two-thirds of the United States, from Kansas to Maryland. You might see some light snow in the Northeast on Friday, but the real action starts on Saturday. The storm will bring heavy snow, ice, and even thunderstorms from the Rocky Mo

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Jan 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Summer Rains in East Asia: A New Weather Predictor

Farming in East Asia has always been an uncertain business, largely due to the unpredictable summer rains. But now, scientists have developed a clever new tool to help farmers stay one step ahead. They've created a model that closely watches the atmosphere for early signs of rain changes. Think of i

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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Brace Yourself: A Freezing Polar Vortex Is Coming!

Get ready, folks! A powerful polar vortex is about to hit the US next week. This cold air stream usually circles the poles, but it's making its way down to North America. Meteorologists are warning of big temperature drops and lots of disruptions. Even though it was quite warm in December, things a

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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Illinois Gears Up for Big Winter Storm: Expect Up to a Foot of Snow

This weekend, Illinois is bracing for a heavy snowstorm. The National Weather Service predicts up to 12 inches of snow, as a major winter storm moves from the Central Plains towards the Midwest. Meteorologists say the heavy snow could cover the region by Monday, with icy conditions likely to persist

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

How Functional Training Boosts Athlete Performance

Sports enthusiasts have long touted the benefits of functional training for athletes. But is there solid evidence to back up these claims? Let's break it down. Functional training involves exercises that mimic real-life movements and sports-specific actions. Unlike traditional gym workouts, it focus

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Brain and Belief: How Spirituality Affects Mental Health

Neurotheology is a new area of study that looks at the connection between the brain and spiritual or religious experiences. In the world of psychiatry, this field is like a bridge that helps us understand how spirituality and religion can change how our brains work and how that might affect our ment

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