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Heating Up Cancer Treatment: The Power of Magnetic Hydrogels

January 28, 2025

Have you ever heard of using magnets to cook cancer cells? Well, researchers have discovered a cool way to use magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles mixed with a gel to heat up tumors from the inside. This jelly, called IT-MG, can react to special radio waves, getting hot enough to kill cancer cells whe

science

Building a Better Phantom: A Tetrahedral Mesh for Chinese Women

January 28, 2025

Creating detailed surface phantoms of Chinese women of childbearing age is great, but they can't be used directly in Monte Carlo simulations. Instead, these surface phantoms have to be turned into voxel phantoms, which might lose some of their initial advantages. So, the goal of this study is to bui

health

Boosting Cancer Therapy with Bacteria and Metal

January 27, 2025

Radiotherapy, a common cancer treatment, often struggles to effectively kill tumor cells. Researchers have discovered a unique way to enhance this therapy using a clever combination of bacteria and a metal called selenium. They've created tiny particles, called BL@SeNPs, which are made by coating th

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X-rays and Kidney Cancer: How Senescent Cell Secrets Boost Tumor Growth

January 26, 2025

Ever wondered how x-rays might affect kidney cancer? Well, scientists found that x-rays can speed up kidney cancer growth. How? By making healthy kidney cells go into a strange phase called "senescence, " where they stay alive but stop growing. These senescent cells start pumping out special signals

sports

Sabalenka's Racket Smash After Keys' Surprise Win

January 25, 2025

Well, the Australian Open final did not go as planned for Aryna Sabalenka. The world's top-ranked tennis player lost to Madison Keys, and she showed her frustration in a big way. Right after the match, Sabalenka was seen on TV smashing her racket. She also covered her face with a towel and quickly l

crime

A Mother Faces Extradition: What’s Next?

January 25, 2025

Imagine this: a mother, Kimberlee Singler, is accused of a terrible crime — killing her two young children and trying to hurt her third. She’s been arrested in London, and now a judge has cleared the way for her to be sent back to the US to face charges. This isn’t a simple case; her lawyer says sen

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When Second Radiation Works for Kids with Brain Tumors

January 25, 2025

In the field of medical science, doctors have found a new approach to treating brain tumors in children. This method involves giving radiation therapy twice. You might be thinking, "Why would they do that? " Well, there's a reason behind it. Doctors have seen that sometimes, radiation therapy doesn'

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Radioactive Treatments and Parathyroid Problems: What You Need to Know

January 25, 2025

Have you heard about radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy? It's a common treatment for thyroid issues. But did you know there might be some side effects? Scientists are looking into a link between RAI and a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PHPT affects the parathyroid glands, which a

lifestyle

The Unseen Path: Hijras and the Rite of Castration

January 23, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a hijra, a member of India's 'third' gender community? In the bustling cities of New Delhi and its neighboring states, the journey to become a hijra starts with an apprenticeship in a commune, under the watchful eye of a guru. Over a decade of close stu

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Living with Diabetes: Life After Lower Limb Amputation in Ghana

January 22, 2025

In Ghana, diabetes can lead to serious problems like lower limb amputations if not managed well. People often struggle with managing diabetes due to limited access to proper care, low awareness about the disease, and a strong belief in religious and traditional medicine. When amputations happen, lif