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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

The College Football Playoff Just Got Bigger and Better

Get ready, college football fans! The College Football Playoff (CFP) has expanded to include 12 teams, adding new energy and excitement to the postseason. This new format will see both top-tier teams and well-respected veterans battle it out on the gridiron. Kicking off during the chilly holiday sea

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Quarterback Riley Leonard Braves Cold for Big Playoff Game

The first-round playoff game between Notre Dame and Indiana is set to be a chilly one. With temperatures dropping to -5 degrees Celsius, it's going to be a cold day for football. However, Notre Dame's quarterback, Riley Leonard, isn't worried about the weather. He and his teammates were spotted duri

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Dec 21 2024LIFESTYLE

Weather and Political Storms Ahead: Holiday Travel Chaos Expected

Millions of people are getting ready to hit the roads and skies for winter break, despite looming storms and a possible government shutdown. Jimmy Pham, a UC Berkeley student, is flying to San Diego and isn’t too worried about minor delays. However, he’s keeping an eye on the weather for a future sn

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Dec 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Best TV of 2024: Unpacking The Rings of Power's Standout Episode

In a year filled with impressive TV shows, Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' stands out. The series, based on Tolkien's world, has been praised for its cinematic scope and intricate storylines. Among the many episodes, the season 2 installment titled "Doomed to Die" shines the brightest. This episode ma

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer: What Women Think

Women going through postmenopause and suffering from early-stage breast cancer often rely on hormone therapy (HT) to delay cancer's return. But HT comes with side effects that can take a toll on their overall well-being. There's a way to make it better, though. A mix of exercise and health education

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Can Chemo After Surgery Really Help Biliary Cancer Patients?

Biliary tract cancers are known for their high recurrence rates, even after successful surgery. This makes the future look quite grim for those diagnosed. One common approach to reduce this recurrence risk is to use adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) after surgery. ACT aims to target and destroy any tiny c

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

New Hope for Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer: Combining Nivolumab with Chemotherapy

Advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC) is a tough nut to crack. Doctors often turn to second-line treatments like 5-fluorouracil (5FU) and liposomal irinotecan when first-line therapies fail. These drugs have shown promise in improving survival rates. But what if we could make them even more effective?

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

School Enrollment After ACTH Therapy for Infantile Epilepsy Patients

Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) can lead to serious brain development issues. But how does this affect kids' chances of going to elementary school? This study looked into that, focusing on kids who got adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) therapy. ACTH therapy is a common treatment for IES

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Immunotherapy Combo for Kidney Cancer: Real-World Results

Let's talk about a powerful duo in the fight against advanced kidney cancer. Nivolumab and ipilimumab, often called NIVO + IPI, are like the dynamic duo of immunotherapy. They're used to treat people with intermediate- or high-risk advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Now, you might b

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Dec 21 2024WEATHER

Stormy Roads Ahead: Holiday Travel Hits California

Get ready for some wet holidays! California is bracing for a series of storms that might ruin some travel plans. Starting Sat morning, rain will hit San Francisco and Oakland, expect about a quarter to a third of an inch. The same day, North Bay valleys could get half an inch to three-quarters, whil

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