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Sleep Drugs and Brain Boost: A Closer Look at Zolpidem and Clobazam

November 7, 2025

Insomnia is a common sleep problem. It's tough to treat. A recent study looked at two drugs: zolpidem and clobazam. They wanted to see how these drugs affect the brain and sleep. The study checked serum BDNF levels. BDNF is a protein that helps brain cells grow. It also looked at sleep quality and

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Unlocking the Power of NK Cells in Cancer Treatment

November 7, 2025

NK cells are like the body's first line of defense against cancer. They can spot and attack harmful cells without needing a specific signal. This makes them a promising tool for fighting cancer. However, tumors can create a tough environment that weakens NK cells. This environment can make it hard f

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California's Supermoon and Storms: A Double Whammy

November 6, 2025

California is dealing with a double whammy: a supermoon and a storm. The supermoon, known as the "Beaver Moon, " is the closest to Earth this year. It's causing king tides, which are extra high tides. These tides are making coastal areas risky. There are warnings about dangerous waves and strong cur

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Fighting Fungal Foes: A Fresh Look at Cryptococcal Disease Treatments

November 6, 2025

Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But th

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Mixing Brain Boosts: Can Teaming Up Treatments Help Memory?

November 6, 2025

Memory troubles can be tough, and scientists are always looking for ways to help. One tool they’re testing is called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS for short. But here’s the cool part: they’re not stopping there. They’re mixing rTMS with other treatments like electric brain za

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How an Online Course Changed Minds About Osteoarthritis

November 6, 2025

People with hip and knee osteoarthritis often have wrong ideas about their condition. They think surgery is the only way out. But doctors say exercise and weight loss should come first. A recent study looked at how an online course changed these beliefs. The course lasted four weeks. People could d

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Windy and Wet: Northern California Braces for Stormy Week

November 5, 2025

Northern California is in for a wild ride this week. A powerful atmospheric river is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region. The National Weather Service warns that this storm is not just a one-day event. It will stick around and cause trouble for a few days. Early Wednesday morning, a

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AI Helps Couple Start a Family After 20 Years

November 5, 2025

A couple who had been trying to have a baby for 20 years finally succeeded with the help of a new AI technology. The man had a very low sperm count, making it hard to find healthy sperm for fertilization. But now, a new method called STAR uses AI to scan semen samples and find viable sperm. The STA

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Big Pharma Makes a Deal: Cheaper Drugs for Medicare

November 4, 2025

Two major drug companies, Lilly and Novo Nordisk, are close to striking a deal with the White House. They want to offer their weight loss drugs at a lower price. This is big news because it could mean more people can afford these medicines. The plan is to sell the lowest dose of their obesity drugs

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A Simple Fix for a Growing Problem: Why Can't We Get Levodopa to Those Who Need It?

November 4, 2025

Parkinson's disease is becoming more common. In the last 25 years, the number of people with this condition has doubled. Experts predict it will double again soon. Yet, the main treatment for Parkinson's, a drug called levodopa, is hard to find in many places. This drug is cheap, effective, and can