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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Understanding RSV Hospitalizations in Adults: A Look at the Pre-Vaccine Era

You might think of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as a kids' thing, but adults aren't off the hook. Before the RSV vaccine came along, we didn't have a clear picture of how many adults were hospitalized because of it. Let's dive in and see what we've learned. Between October 2016 and September 2

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Goodbye Lunchables: Schools Say No Thanks

Kraft Heinz's popular Lunchables snacks are taking a break from school cafeterias. The company announced that due to low demand, Lunchables won't be part of the National School Lunch Program this year. Last year, they introduced two new options with more protein, exciting school administrators. Howe

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Nov 12 2024CELEBRITIES

Brian Green and Sharna Burgess Celebrate Love After Megan Fox's Baby News

In the middle of all the excitement surrounding Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's baby announcement, Brian Green and Sharna Burgess chose to focus on their own happiness. Brian, who was previously married to Megan, shared a sweet throwback video on Instagram with his fiancée Sharna. The video was fr

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Moms and Substance Use: How It Affects Postpartum Life

Being a new mom is tough, especially when dealing with substance use disorder (SUD). Scientists explored how SUD affects a mom's daily tasks and checked if a tool called the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF) works well for moms with SUD. They asked 141 moms, some with SUD and some without,

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Nov 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses on the Go: My Grocery Run with AI

Imagine wandering around a store, hands free, and your glasses do all the work. That's exactly what happened when I tried out the AI-powered Meta Ray-Bans. These aren't your average sunglasses; they're packed with features like voice-command texting, music streaming, and even video capture. I was cu

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

How Exercise and a Compound Called 7, 8-Dihydroxyflavone Can Help Mice with Alzheimer's

Scientists are really curious about how exercise can help people with Alzheimer's disease. They're looking at how physical activity affects thinking skills, the bacteria in the gut, and certain proteins in the brain. In one study, researchers trained mice with Alzheimer's to use more than one of the

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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Double Launch Day: SpaceX Readies for Florida Takeoff

Today, the Space Coast is buzzing with anticipation as SpaceX prepares for a double launch event. The first rocket, a Falcon 9, successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A, carrying the Ksat-6 satellite. This mission involves a complex series of maneuvers, including a grav

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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Honor's New Smartwatch: A Slim and Sporty 15-Day Battery Powerhouse!

Meet the Honor Watch 5 – a sleek smartwatch that's just 11 mm thick and weighs 35 grams, perfect for all-day wear. It comes with a vibrant 1. 85-inch AMOLED screen, making it easy to read in any light. Health tracking is a big deal with this watch. It monitors your heart rate 24/7, checks your blood

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Nov 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Late-Night Space Adventure at Vandenberg

Imagine staring at the night sky in California. At 10:14 p. m. on Friday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, making it the base's second launch of the week. The rocket, glowing brightly, left from Space Launch Complex-4 and soared along the coast. Nearby Santa Bar

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Hidden Enzymes in Proteins: Secret Signalers in Cells

Scientists have found tiny, active enzymes, called guanylate cyclases (GCs) and adenylate cyclases (ACs), hidden inside bigger proteins in both simple and complex life forms. These enzymes can do jobs like helping cells talk to each other or detect changes in their environment. For instance, in the

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