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Jun 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lab Waste: The Hidden Cost of Fruit Fly Research

The world is drowning in plastic and greenhouse gases. Labs are a big part of the problem. They churn out tons of plastic trash, often burned in ways that hurt the planet. To fix this, labs need to know the rules and options for going green. The Manchester Fly Facility is a good example. It helps 1

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

Heart Health: A Fresh Look at Finerenone

Finerenone is a drug that has been tested in various trials. These tests have involved people with heart failure. Two types of heart failure were looked at. One is heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction. The other is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Both types are serious

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

Emergency Room Visits: A Look at Suicide Attempts Over Five Years

Emergency room visits due to suicide attempts have been closely watched in a regional hospital in Barcelona. The goal was to understand the people who came in and the specifics of their visits. The study looked at data from 2019 to 2023. This time frame was chosen to see how things changed over t

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Trials: Where Are the Missing Faces?

Breast cancer affects many people. But when it comes to clinical trials, some groups are missing. Black and Hispanic patients are not as likely to join these trials. This is a problem. It makes it hard to give fair care to everyone. There are reasons for this gap. Understanding these reasons i

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

The Power of Flexibility and Resilience in Eating Disorders

The link between mental toughness, adaptability, and eating disorders has been a hot topic. A recent study dug into how these factors play out across different races, ethnicities, and genders. It looked at data from over 24, 000 young adults. The study used three main tools. One measured how well pe

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

The Role of Immune Cells in Brain Aneurysm Ruptures

A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in a blood vessel. This weak spot can swell up like a balloon. Sometimes, these aneurysms burst. When they do, it can cause serious problems. Doctors have found that certain immune cells might play a big role in this. These cells are part of the body's defense sy

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Power of Liquid Dye in Bowel Blockages

Doctors have been trying to figure out if liquid dye can help with bowel blockages without surgery. A recent study looked into how surgeons are using this dye and how it could be tested more thoroughly in the future. Surgery is often the go-to solution for bowel blockages. However, some doctors are

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Caregivers Get a Financial Boost

Financial stress is a big deal for many caregivers. They often have to manage money for both themselves and the person they care for. To tackle this issue, a new online program called "Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances" was created. This program is designed to help caregivers understan

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

The Doctor's Dilemma: Navigating Healthcare's New Challenges

The medical field is in a tough spot. Doctors are dealing with a lot of pressure. Health care costs are going up, especially for services that don't add much value. Instead of focusing on keeping people healthy, the system is more about treating diseases. This is leading to a big problem: patients a

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Mice, Heart Failure, and Lifestyle: What's the Link?

Heart failure is a serious issue. It affects many people around the world. It is often caused by a condition known as HFpEF. This condition is tricky to study because it involves complex heart and lung issues. Scientists have been working hard to understand HFpEF. They have turned to mice for help.

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