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Feb 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Lilly Ledbetter's Fight for Justice Hits the Big Screen This Summer

Patricia Clarkson takes on the role of Lilly Ledbetter in the upcoming drama "Lilly, " a story based on a true event. The movie is set to hit theaters on May 9. Lilly Ledbetter was a supervisor at a tire factory in Alabama. She worked hard to provide a better life for her family, having grown up in

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Belly Trouble: How COVID-19 Changed Kids' Gallbladder Surgeries

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many kids were stuck at home, leading to a more inactive lifestyle. This lack of movement contributed to a rise in obesity among young people. This shift in health habits had some unexpected consequences. One notable change was the increase in laparoscopic cholecystecto

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Eating Right in Rural Tanzania: A Look at Women's Diets

In rural Tanzania, particularly in the Morogoro region, the struggle against malnutrition is far from over. Despite efforts to tackle undernutrition, progress has been slow. Meanwhile, a troubling trend has emerged: more women of reproductive age are becoming overweight or obese. This shift in lifes

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Feb 26 2025CRIME

A Landlord's Hate: A Boy's Life Taken

In a shocking turn of events, a 73-year-old man, Joseph Czuba, is on trial for a brutal crime. The courtroom drama unfolded in the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Illinois. Czuba is accused of a horrific act that shook the community to its core. The charges? Murder, attempted murder, and a hate cr

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

Cooking with Citrinin: What Happens to This Toxin When We Heat Our Food?

Citrinin, or CIT for short, is a nasty toxin that can be found in many foods we eat every day. It's in cereals, spices, nuts, and even some fermented foods. The good news is that when we cook these foods, the amount of CIT goes down. But why? And what happens to it? Scientists have been looking int

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Power of a Single Gene Change in Stomach Cancer

The world of genetics is full of surprises, and stomach cancer is no exception. Researchers have found a specific gene change in the DNA of people with stomach cancer. This change is located in a gene called USP47, which is part of a family of genes that control how proteins are broken down in the b

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Worried About War? A New Way to Measure It

Wars around the world are causing stress that goes beyond the battlefields. This stress can affect people who aren't directly involved in the fighting. It's especially tough on young adults who are already dealing with big life changes. A new tool, called the War Worry Scale (WWS), was created to me

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

The Price of Progress: How Biosimilar Policies Are Changing the Game for Big Name Drugs

In the world of medicine, there's a big push to make drugs more affordable. This push has led to the creation of biosimilar policies. These policies are designed to encourage the use of biosimilars, which are basically cheaper copies of expensive biologics. The goal? To save money and make healthcar

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Pancreatic Cancer: A New Hope with mRNA Vaccines

In 2020, Barbara Brigham's life took a dramatic turn when a routine scan revealed pancreatic cancer. She was determined to fight it, especially since her husband had recently passed away and she wanted to spend more time with her children and grandchildren. Her journey began at Memorial Sloan Ketter

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

How Food Can Make a Difference for Cancer Patients

Cancer patients need more than just medical care. Food is a big part of their treatment. It's not just about eating, but about how food can help them feel better and get stronger. This study looked at how different food services can change how cancer patients feel and how well they eat. First, let'

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