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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Do Our Surroundings Make Us Sick?

Imagine this: You're an adult living in a military community. Where you live matters. Not the scenery or the weather, but something else: the health of your neighbors. Researchers did a study. They looked at military families. These families get moved to different places. It's like a bi

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

The unexpected powers of the FTO protein

The FTO protein has been the subject of intense research since its discovery. FTO plays important roles in the body besides managing metabolism. It is responsible for removing methyl groups. This process happens within the RNA molecules. This process is a big deal and it can have a drastic effect

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Breathing Hydrogen: A New Lease On Mixing Up Workout Metabolism

In the ever-evolving world of health and fitness, researchers have been diving into the unexpected benefits of molecular hydrogen. Initially seen as a gas with no significant role in the body, it's now understood to have some pretty impressive properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and stron

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Hidden Choices: Women's Secret Journeys in Rural Pakistan

Women in rural Pakistan face a tough reality when it comes to abortion. It's a subject that's kept hushed, even when the law says it's okay. Society places a big emphasis on having kids and being a mother, but women still find ways to make their own choices. They often turn to induced abortions. Th

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy, Blood Clots, and Balancing Risks

Pregnancy can bring a lot of excitement, but it also brings some serious health risks like blood clots called venous thromboembolism (VTE). Doctors must carefully manage these blood clots. There are two main types to watch out for: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT is when

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Small Molecules from Microbes Fight Back Against Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a tricky enemy, with mutations in proteins like APC and AXIN boosting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is a key player in tumor growth and spreading. The pathway can be turned on in an unwanted way, leading to a buildup of β-catenin. This buildup is caused by

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Squeezing Out Cancer: Simple Scans Again Make Headway In Emerging Countries

In the fight against cancer, we're seeing big changes. Cancer is a serious problem all around the world. So too are the global figures. About 19 million new cases of cancer were found in 2020. It is easy to talk about trying out simple and complex lab tools to find cancer. These let doctors det

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Musk's Government Efficiency Drive: Court Says Go Ahead

Elon Musk's government efficiency crackdown cleared a legal hurdle, but the battle isn't over. Judge John Bates of DC refused to halt Musk's passage to the U. S. Department of Labor's treasured systems, an initial loss for the union that opposes Musk's lean government effort. In his ruling,

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Messing With Our Blood

Imagine a messed-up blood system where blood cells aren't even given a fair chance to grow and do their job. It's called MDS, and it's a problem no one wants. Think of a bunch of key players in the bone marrow. There are special cells called MSCs, which are like the mega landlords of the bone marrow

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Feb 07 2025FINANCE

Uncertain Jobs: The Fed's New Economy Vision

A few months ago, many government leaders were worried about the job market? What changed their minds? They now feel confident and believe the job market will stay strong. Monthly job growth is steady and the unemployment rate has remained at a stable 4. 1 percent. These facts have given the Federa

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