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Nov 23 2024SPORTS

Rain or Shine: Harbaugh Siblings Clash in Week 12

Fans at SoFi Stadium are gearing up for a special Monday night football game that’s not just about the teams. The Harbaugh brothers, John and Jim, are set to face off for the first time in a decade. It’s a cool moment for everyone, but there might be a bit of rain in the plans. Before you head to th

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Nov 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Volcano Bay's Chilly Shutdown

Central Florida is getting a chill this week, and Universal Volcano Bay is feeling the cold snap too. The water park will stay closed on Saturday, November 23, after being shut down on Thursday and Friday due to low temperatures. If you're planning a visit, call 407-817-8317 or check Universal Orlan

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Nov 23 2024SPORTS

Ski Season Kickoff: Weather Worries and Exciting Comebacks!

Winter means cozy blankets for some, but for skiers, it's time for action. The Ski World Cup season began with a bumpy start. Unpredictable weather led to big events like key World Cup competitions getting canceled. Fans and skiers alike were waiting for the Slopestyle season opener at Stubai's famo

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

When the Power Goes Out, People with Disabilities Suffer Most

Houston's Hurricane Beryl was more than just a storm for Kimberly Rubit. It was a 10-day struggle to keep her disabled daughter, Mary, safe without air conditioning, water, or lights. The power outage took a huge toll. In fact, at least 36 people died from heat-related issues during this time. This

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Helping Patients Walk Again with ECMO

Have you ever heard of a machine that can help people breathe while they're sick? One of these machines is called ECMO, which stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. It's like a big helping hand for people struggling to breathe due to lung problems. Doctors use ECMO to give these patients so

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Switching from Steroids: How Letrozole Helps

Former anabolic steroid users often face challenges when they stop using these substances. One of the issues they face is the drop in natural testosterone levels, which can lead to problems like mood swings, fatigue, and even depression. To tackle this, scientists conducted a clinical trial to test

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Revisiting CBT Techniques for Insomnia: A Network Meta-Analysis

Ever wondered which parts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are most effective for treating insomnia? A recent study took a deep dive into this question using a network meta-analysis. Instead of comparing two treatments at a time, this method lets researchers look at multiple treatments side by

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Fast Acting Sedative vs. Classic: Kids' Anesthesia Study

Ever wondered what happens when you need to calm a kid before surgery? Remimazolam, a super-fast-acting sedative, was tested against the classic propofol in a big trial. This study looked at how well these drugs work and how safe they are for kids having elective surgery. Remimazolam is a type of b

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Icy Treatment May Lower Inflammation in Healthy Adults: A Preliminary Study

Let's talk about inflammation, the silent culprit behind many health issues like obesity, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease. It's even linked to a higher risk of dying. Doctors have found that whole-body cryotherapy (W-BC), a fancy term for full-body cold treatment, can help people with certain

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Brain Stimulation and Muscle Tiredness: How They Interact

Ever wondered how your brain affects your body's performance during exercise? Scientists have been looking into a technique called theta-burst stimulation (TBS). This method sends quick electrical pulses to the brain's primary motor cortex, which controls movement. The question is, how does TBS infl

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