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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Why Doctors Are Making a Difference in Politics

Have you ever thought about what doctors do when they're not treating patients? Well, some of them are getting involved in politics! This might seem surprising, but it's actually quite common around the world. Doctors bring a unique perspective to politics, and they can influence important decisions

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Dec 05 2024SPORTS

Isaiah Evans: Duke's Freshman Star Defies Expectations

You might know Isaiah Evans as a high school basketball sensation, but college ball can be a different game. Many players struggle with this change, but not Isaiah. This Duke freshman showed patience and hard work pay off. After Duke beat Auburn, Cooper Flagg praised Evans. "It's not everyday you s

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Does the Positive Play Quiz Make Gambling Safer?

Ever wondered if personalized feedback could make gambling safer? A study explored this, using the Positive Play Quiz (PPQ) to give gamblers insightful feedback. The idea? To boost their intention and confidence to gamble responsibly. Some were given personalized feedback, while others got a general

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Cannabis Groups Pressure New York Governor for Industry-Savvy Leaders

Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Boosting Dasatinib's Power: How Febuxostat Fights Leukemia

Dasatinib is a key medicine for treating chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), but some patients' cells become resistant to it. This resistance is partly due to a protein called ABCG2 that kicks dasatinib out of the cells. Febuxostat, normally used to treat gout, can block ABCG2. A recent study looked int

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Nov 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Selma Blair's MS Journey: From Cane to Carpet

Selma Blair, known for her roles in movies like "Cruel Intentions" and "Legally Blonde, " recently made an appearance at the Elle Women in Hollywood event. She showed up in a stylish white dress and heels, leaving behind her walking cane and service dog, which had become her companions over the past

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Boosting Kidney Health with Blood Cleaning Treatment

High-altitude polycythemia, a condition where your body makes too many red blood cells due to living in high places, can harm your kidneys. But what if there's a way to treat it and protect your kidneys? Therapeutic erythrocytapheresis, or TE, is a treatment that cleans your blood. A study looked in

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Boosting Vaccine Efficacy with Bayesian Methods

Did you know that the way we estimate how well vaccines work can be improved? Currently, scientists use a method that relies on the total number of cases to figure out vaccine efficacy. But a new approach, called the full Bayesian method, is making waves. This method is like a smarter way to estimat

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Navigating Challenges in Public Health Communication: A Peek Into Nigeria's COVID-19 and Immunization Efforts

When it comes to public health, the goal is clear: change behaviors, spread awareness, and improve health outcomes. This is where program communication comes in, and it has three key parts: advocacy, social mobilization, and communication. Advocacy is about getting politicians on board and making su

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

The Safety of Clary Sage Oil in Animal Feed: What You Need to Know

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently looked into the safety and usefulness of clary sage oil in animal feed. This essential oil comes from the flowering stems of a plant called 'Salvia sclarea'. They found it's generally safe to use in feed for various animals, with different safe limi

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