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Dec 28 2024CRIME

Crash on Boston's Green Line: Car vs. Cruiser Causes Delays

On Monday night, a Boston police cruiser and a Tesla collided, causing some serious trouble for commuters on the Green Line's B Branch. The crash happened on Commonwealth Avenue, near Washington Street, and left a police officer with injuries that weren't too severe, according to the Boston Police D

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Why Mind Matters: Psychological Factors in Returning to Sports After Shoulder Surgery

Imagine you've had shoulder surgery to fix an injury. Many patients find that their shoulder works great after surgery. But some struggle to get back to sports at the same level they were before. This isn't just about physical healing; it's also about the mind. Researchers looked into what psycholog

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Understanding Myelofibrosis Treatment: Real-World Insights

Myelofibrosis (MF), a type of blood cancer, has seen changes in its treatment over the years. Before the approval of ruxolitinib (RUX), hydroxyurea (HU) was commonly used. The METER study, a large-scale review of patient records from multiple countries, looked into how MF is treated and how healthca

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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

Why Do Alcoholic Beers Have More Bubbles Than Non-Alcoholic Ones?

Did you know that the bubbles in your beer aren't just for show? They play a big role in how the beer feels in your mouth, known as mouthfeel. Alcoholic beers (ABs) often have more bubbles than non-alcoholic beers (NABs), making their mouthfeel different. A recent study counted the bubbles in 19 bee

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

What Factors Influence HIV Self-Management Over Time?

Managing HIV can be tough. It's about taking meds, tracking health, dealing with symptoms, and staying emotionally strong. Past studies mainly looked at these factors once, but this nine-year study in Hunan, China, focused on how they change over time. They followed 265 people with HIV, checking in

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Mixing Medical Images: A New Way to Diagnose

Ever wondered how doctors figure out what's wrong with you? They often look at images from different types of scans. But putting these images together is like solving a puzzle, and it takes time and money. That's where multimodal medical image fusion (MMIF) comes in. It's like a superhero that combi

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

How HIV Exposure Affects Baby Growth in Kenya

You might wonder why babies born to moms with HIV in Kenya seem to grow a bit slower than others. Research has shown that these babies, known as HIV-exposed but uninfected, don't grow as well as children who aren't exposed to HIV. This is a big deal since most babies born to moms with HIV are actual

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

Battle-Worn Gaza Hospital Pulls Through the Storm

Last week, northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital faced a tough challenge. Israeli troops entered the hospital, forcing staff and patients out in the cold. The hospital had already been hit multiple times during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Just a day before this incident, an attack

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Space Ambitions Could Boost Stock in 2025

Boeing is hoping to turn things around in 2025 with its space program. After a tough 2024, investors are curious about what the company has planned. Boeing's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, says the team is ready to perform better. One big factor could be the Vulcan rockets, which Amazon will use for space laun

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

Costco Stands Firm on Diversity Despite Critics

Costco, the popular warehouse retailer, is taking a strong stance against a growing wave of opposition towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The company recently advised its shareholders to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Rese

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