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Feb 10 2025CRIME

Science's Solution to Learning About Gunshots

A fascinating technique is transforming the way scientists tackle gunshot wounds. It's all about figures who are using human tissues to recreate the effects of gunshot wounds. These substitutes are becoming popular because they sidestep ethical problems that come with experiments involving live anim

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Doge vs. DEI: The Unusual Protectors

The interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, recently reached out to Elon Musk to offer protection for Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) workers. He did this to stop any threats or law-breaking issues that might happen. Martin spoke to Musk on X (formerly Twitter) an

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Dance: The Secret Weapon Against Stress

Physical activity is a well-known way to manage stress. But what happens when you add a beat to it? Dance is an activity that mixes things together in a unique way. Elements like music, which people often listen to for stress relief, are a part of dance. Yet, people haven't really dug deep into what

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Smooth Sailing: How Dentures Get Sticky When Candida Alibcans Adds Up

Ever wondered why dentures, made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin, sometimes feel like a breeding ground for germs? Well, it's all about the surface. These dentures are popular in prosthodontics because they're easy to mold and handle. However, they have a dark side— they can easily beco

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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

Australian Cancer Patients: High Costs and Hospital Stays from Therapy Complications

Over a span of 14 years, Australian cancer patients faced challenges such as post-therapy complications after treatment, particularly systemic therapy and radiotherapy, leading to unplanned hospital stays. With a focus on 8, 633 cancer patients and over 1 million emergency hospital admissions,

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Finland's New Children's Hospital: A Shift in Healthcare Funding

Finland's new Children's Hospital caused a stir when it opened in 2018. The funds for this huge project came from a massive charity drive. This method of raising funds is not something new, it's a return to a previous time when charities played a big role in hospitals. The hospital is a break from

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Feb 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

2025 DGA Awards: Predicting Oscars? Not So Fast

The 77th Directors Guild of America Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, honoured the best directors in film and television, chosen by over 19, 500 guild members. Early winners included Frederick E. O. Toye for Shōgun and Steven Zaillian for Ripley – a surprising upset against The Penguin. This

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Donut Dilemma: A Double-Edged Recall

Over two million donut cases were taken off shelves in a major recall across the United States and Canada. A wave of concern stirred from reports of potential listeria contamination. The FDA identified the problem and took immediate action to prevent further spread. All products produced before Dece

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Life and Death Talks: How Doctors and Nurses Handle Serious News

Doctors and nurses who care for patients undergoing cell transplants have an enormous task. They need to discuss life-threatening situations with their patients and families. But how do these professionals approach these delicate conversations? This study explored the different ways doctors and nur

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