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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Breathing Easier: How Stem Cells Might Fix Lungs

Lungs are vital for life, but they face threats like cystic fibrosis or air pollution. When lungs get really sick, doctors might suggest transplants, but this isn’t always an option, and the body might reject them. Here’s where basal stem cells (BSCs) come in. These tiny marvels can repair and repla

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Medicaid Portals to Restart Soon, White House Assures

Medicaid payment portals in all 50 U. S. states were unexpectedly down on Tuesday, after the federal government froze grants and loans. This temporary halt raised concerns among lawmakers and health providers. Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon shared on a social media platform that the portals were down

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Molecular Building Blocks: How Urea-Functionalized Acetylenes Self-Assemble

Scientists have been exploring a group of molecules called urea-functionalized acetylenes, which have a constant H-bonding unit and varying hydrophobic units. These molecules are fascinating because they can self-assemble into intricate structures due to non-covalent interactions. The study found th

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Predicting HCC Recurrence: A Look at MRI and Neoadjuvant Therapy

Scientists have been working on a new way to predict if patients with a type of liver cancer, called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), will have an early comeback of their disease after surgery. This cancer often grows beyond a certain size and number of tumors, which doctors call "beyond Milan. " The

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Navigating Veterans' Healthcare: Help in Spokane

Getting healthcare as a veteran can feel like navigating a confusing maze. But don't worry, the Spokane VA team is there to help you find your way. They support veterans from both Washington and Idaho. You can give them a call at 509-434-7504. Ever thought about having someone who's got your back i

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Jan 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Is Hot Weather Bad for Teen Mental Health?

Did you know that the heat might be affecting your mental well-being? Yes, you read it right! A recent study found that adolescents from two European countries were more likely to exhibit psychiatric symptoms when exposed to higher temperatures. Researchers from these countries looked into how clima

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

President Trump’s Immigration Show on TV

Every president deals with deportations, but President Donald Trump is taking it to a new level. He's making sure people around the world can see his immigration policy in action, like a reality TV show. His administration has been sharing lots of photos and videos on social media, showing deportati

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Funding Science: The Road to Mars and a Booming Economy

Did you know that the plan to plant an American flag on Mars might lead to a brighter future for us all? President Trump hinted at this when he talked about sending astronauts to the red planet within the next decade. But before that can happen, NASA needs to solve some big problems, like how to kee

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Jan 28 2025WEATHER

Windy Day Ahead: Chicago Braces for Gusts and Warmth

It's going to be a wild day in Chicago! The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for several counties, including Cook, DeKalb, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake, and McHenry. They're predicting strong southwest winds, blowing between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts that could reach a whopping 55 m

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

The Device Recall: Is Trump's Move a Red Flag?

Imagine this: you get fired, and then your boss asks for your work phone back. That's what happened to about 17 federal watchdogs, known as inspectors general, under President Trump's administration. These aren't just any employees; they're the folks who keep an eye on government activities to ensur

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