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Jul 07 2025HEALTH

How Long Should Treatment Last for Lung Cancer Surgery?

Lung cancer is a serious disease. Doctors often use a mix of treatments to fight it. One common approach is neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy. This treatment happens before surgery. It aims to shrink tumors and make them easier to remove. But how long should this treatment last? That's a big question.

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Jul 06 2025SCIENCE

Lab-Grown Meat: Tastes Like Chicken, But Not Quite

Lab-grown meat is getting better, but it's not quite ready to replace the real thing. Scientists have been working hard to make it taste and feel like traditional meat. They've looked at lots of studies to see how close they've gotten. One big problem is the texture. Lab-grown meat is often softer

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Jul 05 2025SCIENCE

How Sunlight and Natural Chemicals Can Clean Up Water

In a recent study, scientists found a surprising way to make water cleaner. They used sunlight and a common natural chemical called humic acid to speed up the breakdown of tiny pollutants in water. The study focused on a process where ultraviolet A (UVA) light activates a chemical called periodate (

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Jul 03 2025HEALTH

Night Owls and Back Pain: What's the Link?

In Japan, many government workers are feeling the ache. Not just any ache, but low back pain. It's a big problem. Why? Well, it might have something to do with their sleep patterns. Some people are night owls. They stay up late and wake up late. Others are early birds. They go to bed early and rise

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Jul 01 2025RELIGION

The Rise and Fall of a TV Preacher: Jimmy Swaggart's Legacy

Jimmy Swaggart, a well-known TV preacher, passed away at the age of 90 after spending two weeks in the hospital. His family shared the news on his Facebook page, expressing both sadness and joy, believing he is now with Jesus. Swaggart became famous in the 1970s when he started broadcasting his chu

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Jun 29 2025CELEBRITIES

A Glimpse into Ivanka Trump's Venice Wedding Adventure

In the heart of Venice, a grand event took place, and Ivanka Trump, along with her family, was there to witness it. The city, known for its romantic canals and historic architecture, set the stage for Jeff Bezos' wedding. Ivanka, the daughter of former President Donald Trump, and her husband Jared K

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Jun 29 2025SPORTS

Pantoja's Flyweight Reign: A New Era in the UFC?

Alexandre Pantoja is making a strong case for being the best flyweight in UFC history. He recently defended his title against Kai Kara-France at UFC 317 in Las Vegas. Pantoja dominated the fight, taking Kara-France down and using his superior ground game to secure a submission win in the third round

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Jun 29 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer, One Step at a Time

In Houston, Texas, Lynce Lucas is a symbol of resilience and hope. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017, a type of blood cancer that affects Black Americans more than any other group. Lynce's journey began with a sudden loss of mobility, a stark reminder of the disease's impact on her bod

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Jun 26 2025CRIME

A Teen's Dark Path: From School Vandalism to Murder

In a small Maryland town, an 18-year-old named Jonah Michael Poole is now facing serious charges. It all started when he and his girlfriend, Kylee Alyssa Dakes, were accused of killing a local business owner, Edward Stephen Koza. But before this shocking murder, Poole was already in trouble. Just d

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Jun 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution: Tiny Invaders in Our Bodies

Plastic is everywhere. It's in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. But what happens when these tiny plastic bits, called microplastics, find their way into our bodies? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at samples from different organs of people who had passed away.

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