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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Predicting Lung Cancer Survival: How Machine Learning Can Help

Doctors often struggle to predict how long lung cancer patients will live after radiation therapy. This is key for planning personalized treatments. A team recently created a model that uses machine learning to figure this out. They looked at pictures of the lungs and tumor, along with some clinical

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: Tropical Depression Sara Hits Belize & Honduras

Imagine waking up to find your home flooded, again. That's what residents in Belize and Honduras faced when Tropical Storm Sara hit. After pounding Honduras' northern coast for days, Sara weakened to a tropical depression upon reaching Belize. Experts warned of heavy rain causing flash flooding and

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Life Stories and Senior Smiles: A Closer Look

Ever wondered if sharing life stories can brighten the days of seniors in nursing homes? Researchers decided to find out. They gathered some elderly folks and split them into two groups. One group was asked to share their life stories, while the other didn't. The goal? To see if storytelling could b

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Southern MN Braces for Weather Shift: Rain to Snow in Days

Get ready, folks in Southern Minnesota! The cozy autumn weather is about to take a frosty turn. We're expecting a significant drop in temperature along with a storm system that will switch things from rain to snow later this week. Rain will start pouring in from the south on Monday afternoon and co

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Local Schools Team Up for Winter Closings

This winter, three nearby school districts are joining forces to keep students safe during bad weather. The districts, St. Cloud Area Schools, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, and Sartell-St. Stephen Public Schools, will work together to decide if schools should close due to snow, ice, or other weat

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

How Physios Can Boost Lives of Dementia Patients

Dementia is more than just memory loss; it's a brain condition that alters how people think and live daily. Physiotherapists play a crucial role here, helping patients stay independent and active. But many physios feel they lack the knowledge and confidence to work with dementia patients effectively

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Nov 17 2024WEATHER

November Surprises: Why Hurricane Season Isn't Over Yet

You might think November means the end of hurricane season, but think again! This year, a storm named Sara is reminding us that hurricanes don't always stick to the calendar. Sara formed in the western Caribbean Sea and had a slow weekend crawl over Central America. She's expected to move over Beliz

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

How Different Biologic Treatments Affect Psoriasis Progression to Arthritis

Psoriasis patients often worry about developing psoriatic arthritis (PsA). But which biologic treatment is best? Researchers looked at three types: IL-23 inhibitors, IL-17 inhibitors, and IL-12/23 inhibitors, comparing them to TNF inhibitors. The goal? To see who's at higher risk for PsA. First, le

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Danish Dancer Wins Miss Universe 2024

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, a 21-year-old entrepreneur and aspiring lawyer from Denmark, has become the first Dane to win Miss Universe. She beat over 120 contestants at the annual beauty pageant held in Mexico City on Saturday. The evening was hosted by Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo

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Nov 17 2024SCIENCE

Malaria Parasite's Powerhouse: Why Mitochondria Matter in Transmission

Malaria has a sneaky way of spreading from humans to mosquitoes, thanks to tiny structures called gametocytes. These act like mysterious switchboards, turning on and off when needed. So, what's the secret to their quick transformation? A team of researchers decided to zoom in on the mitochondria, th

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