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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Boosting Immunotherapy After Neoadjuvant Treatment for Esophageal Cancer: A Closer Look

Immunotherapy has been making waves in the treatment of esophageal cancer, especially when used after initial chemoradiation. But what about patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who've had a different combo—immunochemotherapy before surgery? Does adjuvant immunotherapy (AIT) still matter

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Slip into Health Coverage with ACA Before Time's Up

Did you know that the window to bag affordable health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is closing soon? Yep, open enrollment is wrapping up, and if you miss it, you'll have to wait until life throws you a curveball – like a new job or baby. So, let's dive into what's happening and why

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Jan 02 2025WEATHER

Icy Blast Ahead: US Braces for Extreme Cold

Get ready, folks! Mother Nature is dishing out a massive dose of Arctic air, and it's heading straight for the eastern two-thirds of the United States. This isn't your average winter cold; we're talking dangerously low temperatures that will affect over 70% of the country's population. The cold spel

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Jan 02 2025WEATHER

Florida's Volcano Bay Shuts Down: Unusual Cold Snap to Blame

You might be surprised to hear this, but Volcano Bay, a popular water park at Universal Orlando Resort, is taking a break. Why? The weather isn't cooperating. On January 2nd and 3rd, the park will be closed due to chilly temperatures. It's not the first time this has happened. During the fall, the p

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Thune’s New Plan: A Busier Senate

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is planning some big changes. One of the first things he wants to do is make the Senate work more days. Instead of the usual four days a week, Thune is thinking about five-day workweeks. This is to help get more done, especially in the first 100 days

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Uncovering the Hidden Benefits of Regularly Visiting a Physical Therapist

Physical therapy isn't just for recovery after surgery or injury. It's also about prevention and maintaining good health. Sharon Dunn, a former president of the American Physical Therapy Association, says it's "the best-kept secret in health care. " Many people think physical therapists only help y

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Jan 01 2025WEATHER

Get Ready for a Chilly Start to 2025

As we kick off 2025, the weather is taking a cooler turn. High pressure is moving in, bringing dry and breezy conditions. Expect temperatures to peak in the mid-to-upper 50s today, but don't get too comfortable—it's going to get colder. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the upper 20s to lower 30s

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

How Letters Help in Group Therapy Sessions

Ever imagined using letters to heal? That’s exactly what happens in group schema therapy. This type of therapy mixes ideas from different fields to help patients in a unique way. One of the cool tools they use is therapeutic letters. You might think, “What can a letter do for therapy? ” Well, these

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Clothing Clues: Using AI to Guess the Temperature

Ever wished you could predict the weather just by looking at what people are wearing? Believe it or not, scientists have made that possible! They've created a smart system using artificial intelligence to figure out air temperature from pictures of people's clothing. This may seem like a fun game, b

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Jan 01 2025WEATHER

Bracing Weather Awaits New Year's Eve Festivities

As we wrap up 2023, a significant weather shift is on the horizon. Temperatures are expected to plummet to the 50s today, a stark contrast from yesterday's high of 82 degrees. This chill is courtesy of a cold front that swept through overnight. Accompanied by a brisk north wind, the evening temperat

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