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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Lead and Kidneys: A Cost-Benefit Puzzle

Kidney transplants are a lifeline for many, but they come with their own set of challenges. One of these is the risk of graft failure, which is higher in recipients with high-normal lead levels. This is where chelation therapy comes in. Chelation therapy, using a compound called meso-2, 3-dimercapto

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Feb 27 2025BUSINESS

Paramount's Shifting DEI Landscape

Paramount Global is making some big changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These changes are happening because of new rules from the Trump administration. These rules are affecting how companies approach inclusion and diversity. Trump's administration has been pushing t

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Small Towns vs. Big Cities: Who's Better at Healthcare?

Ever wondered if small towns or big cities do a better job with healthcare? Well, buckle up, because we're diving into a fascinating study that looked at 21 medical institutions in Taiwan from 2015 to 2019. The goal was to figure out how well these places balanced delivering medical services and mai

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Feb 27 2025CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick: Back in Action for a Italian Wedding

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are reuniting on screen for a thrilling sequel. This time, they are heading to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for a lavish wedding. The wedding is for Emily Nelson, played by Lively, who is set to marry a wealthy Italian businessman. The trailer hints at a plot

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Feb 26 2025CELEBRITIES

The Pitt vs. ER: A Legal Showdown

A courtroom drama has unfolded, pitting the estate of Michael Crichton against Warner Bros. Television. The estate, holding rights to the medical drama "ER, " is not happy with the new show "The Pitt. " The estate believes that "The Pitt" is too similar to "ER" and that Warner Bros. Television has

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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

Measuring Well-being in Young People with Disabilities

Young people with disabilities face unique challenges, and understanding their well-being is crucial for providing the right support. Researchers have been working hard to figure out how to measure this well-being accurately. One key tool they use is something called Health State Utility Values (HS

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Feb 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Kindle Fans, Time to Act Fast!

Amazon is about to shut down a handy feature that lets you download your Kindle books to a computer and transfer them via USB. This feature was originally designed for Kindle users with older devices that lack Wi-Fi connectivity. It has also been a lifesaver for those who want to keep a backup of th

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Turkish Kids and PTSD: A New Tool for Better Understanding

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a serious issue that can affect anyone who has gone through a traumatic event. Kids are no exception. In fact, many children who experience trauma don't get the help they need because their symptoms go unnoticed. This is a big problem, especially in places

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Malaria's Hidden Threat to Newborns in Kinshasa

Newborns in some parts of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, face a silent danger. This is congenital malaria, which is hard to spot using regular methods. The issue lies in the low levels of parasites in the baby's blood. This makes it tricky for doctors to identify. But there is a solution. A

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