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Do Doctors Talk Differently to Patients of Different Races?

January 13, 2025

Think about this: some people believe that how doctors talk to patients might depend on the patient's race or ethnicity. This could be a big deal, right? So, researchers checked out a bunch of studies to see if there's any truth to this. They found a mix of results. Most studies said doctors talk th

science

Aluminum's Brain Impact: The Role of miR-98-5p and IGF2

January 13, 2025

Aluminum is a common toxin in our environment that can harm our brains. This study looked at how aluminum affects the brain using rats and nerve cells called PC12 cells. The researchers wanted to understand how a small RNA called miR-98-5p affects a protein called insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2)

environment

Water Shortages: A Global Health Crisis and Climate Challenge

January 13, 2025

Water scarcity is a growing problem that will affect half of the world's population. It's not just about having enough water; it's about how it affects our health and daily lives. When water is scarce, people get sick from water-borne diseases, don't have enough to eat or drink, and can't work or go

sports

Puka Nacua's Rise: A Look into His Heritage and NFL Impact

January 13, 2025

You might not have heard of Puka Nacua before the 2023 NFL draft. He was picked by the LA Rams as the 177th choice in the fifth round. But fast forward to 2025, and this wide receiver became one of the league's hottest names. Nacua's impressive performance in his first season with the Rams earned hi

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The Power of Ions: How They Affect Graphene Supercapacitors

January 13, 2025

Graphene-based supercapacitors are impressive in storing energy. But understanding how ions interact at the nanoscale with graphene is still puzzling scientists. To solve this, researchers used two types of graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs), one with no substrate (SF-GFETs) and another with

health

Does Surgery Improve Recovery in Spine Infections Without Nerve Problems?

January 13, 2025

Have you ever wondered if surgery can truly help people with spine infections who don't have nerve issues? This study set out to find the answer. It focused on a specific type of spine infection called pyogenic spinal epidural abscess. This infection can cause swelling and pressure in the spine, but

science

Can Special Fillers Boost Lie Detection Tests?

January 13, 2025

Imagine you're trying to detect a lie using a simple reaction time test. Scientists have been experimenting with adding special "filler" items to make these tests more effective. These fillers are meant to grab your attention and make you think harder. But do they really work? Olson and team found t

health

Exploring Gender-Specific Genes and Subtypes in Colon Cancer

January 12, 2025

Scientists in China took a deep dive into the genes of over 6, 500 tissue samples from people with advanced colon cancer. Their goal? To find genes that drive this disease differently in various groups. By looking at 425 cancer-related genes, they discovered 101 potential drivers, with 36 being new

politics

Texas AG Sues TikTok Again for Exposing Kids to Inappropriate Content

January 11, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TikTok for a second time, accusing the app of deceiving parents about the app's age-appropriateness and exposing children to explicit content. The lawsuit claims that TikTok, which is rated for users aged 12 and above, failed to enforce its community guidel

health

The Power of Purple: How Grapes and Blueberries Boost Blood Flow

January 10, 2025

You've probably heard that grapes and blueberries are great for your heart. That's thanks to flavanols, powerful compounds packed inside these tiny fruits. Researchers have found that these fruits can reduce the risk of heart disease, but they aren't quite sure how they work. One reason is that flav