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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Tiny Tomatoes, Giant Breakthrough

Picture this: tomatoes are not just for salads anymore. These red gems are being transformed into a powerful weapon against cancer. Researchers face a tricky puzzle. Cancer treatments are evolving using tiny particles called small extracellular vesicles or sEVs from animals but it is a cess

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Feb 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Crashing Expectations

Stepping out onto the crime drama scene with a bang, weary viewers and critics fry this new TV show at the very first glance. With the series opening to the public on Monday night at 10pm, it did receive tremendous publicity from the NFC Divisional Playoff Game and ran right after two episodes of Th

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jennifer Lopez's New Film, Unstoppable, Takes Streaming by Storm

Jennifer Lopez has had a mixed bag of experiences in the film industry. Some of her performances, like in the movie Gigli, have been panned by critics. But she's also been part of highly praised projects, such as the documentaries and dramas that have scored high on Rotten Tomatoes. One of her late

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Jan 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Drama Wild Cards Hits Top 10 on Prime Video

Ever wondered why a show with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes isn't on everyone's radar? Meet "Wild Cards, " a charming crime drama that's quietly making waves. This Canadian gem recently hit the No. 3 spot on Prime Video's top 10 shows. It's all about an unlikely duo: a demoted detective and a c

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Steelers' Playoff Drought: What's the Coach's Role?

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't won a playoff game since 2017. With six straight postseason losses and a point difference of -96, their lack of playoff success is a hot topic. Coach Mike Tomlin, who's been with the team for 18 years, says this isn't the team's problem, but his. He's got a stellar tr

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

X-Ray vs. 3D Imaging for Wisdom Teeth: A Smart Tech Showdown

Imagine you need to pull a wisdom tooth, but it's trapped under the jawbone and near a nerve. You could take an X-ray to see where it is, or you could get a more detailed 3D image from a CT scan. Which one is better? Scientists decided to compare these two methods using clever computer programs. The

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

A Rare Artery Discovery: Two Right PCA Branches

Have you ever wondered how unique our bodies can be? A recent case study found something extraordinary in a 34-year-old woman's brain. Usually, the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) has a pretty standard path. But not in this case! The right side of her brain had not one, but two PCAs. One was typical

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Dec 19 2024OPINION

The Power of Editorial Cartoons: A Look at Gun Violence

Editorial cartoons often make us pause and think. They can be powerful tools to convey complex messages. Recently, another shooting made headlines. It's a sad reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in our society. These cartoons can spark important conversations about safety, laws, and the re

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Monitoring Neonates: EIT vs. ECG

In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), doctors rely on electrocardiograms (ECGs) to monitor babies' heart health. But recently, electrical impedance tomography (EIT) has been causing some interference. EIT is a newer technology used to track the lungs' function in premature babies. The problem? T

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Cooling the Limbs: A New Medical Simulation

Ever wondered how doctors can use computers to understand how our bodies work? Well, they can! Some doctors and scientists are working on a new way to do this, especially for patients with leg problems. They're using special pictures taken with a CT scan to create a 3D model of a person's leg. This

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