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Low-Dose X-Rays: What's Happening Inside Radiology Workers?

July 6, 2025

Radiology staff are often exposed to low doses of X-rays over long periods. A recent study looked at how this affects their thyroid function and blood cell counts. Researchers studied 136 workers in radiology and related fields. They measured thyroid hormones and blood cell counts to see if there we

health

How Dialysis Filters Affect Medicine Levels in Sick Patients

July 6, 2025

In seriously ill patients, the way the body processes medicine can change. This is especially true for a drug called caspofungin. Doctors use a special machine called continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to help these patients. The machine has filters made from a material called polyacrylonit

sports

A Community Mourns the Loss of Two Talented Brothers

July 6, 2025

In a small town near Porto, Portugal, a heavy cloud of sadness hung over the community as they gathered to say goodbye to two beloved figures. Diogo Jota, a star player for Liverpool, and his brother André Silva, who played for Penafiel, were laid to rest after a tragic car accident in Spain. The ne

sports

A City Mourns: Football Family Says Goodbye to Diogo Jota and André Silva

July 5, 2025

A huge crowd filled the church in Gondomar on Sunday to honor Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. The two footballers died in a car crash in Spain just days earlier. The bishop of Porto led the service, and the church was packed. Many people had to listen from outside due to the large turnout.

politics

Tax Changes Favor Some Wealthy Schools Over Others

July 5, 2025

The recent tax bill signed into law has some surprising twists for private colleges. While big names like Princeton, MIT, and Harvard will see higher taxes on their endowment earnings, smaller schools with significant wealth are getting a break. This shift comes from a change in the rules that now e

health

Africa's Fight Against HIV/AIDS: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

July 4, 2025

In 2001, African leaders made a bold promise to tackle HIV and AIDS. They called it the Abuja Declaration. Since then, there have been some wins. More money has been put into the fight. New ways to test and treat HIV have been found. Efforts to stop mothers from passing HIV to their babies have work

health

How Tiny Cell Connections Influence Heart Health

July 4, 2025

Heart disease is a big deal, and it's all about tiny things going wrong. Cells in our blood vessels have special connections called junctions. These junctions help keep everything in check. But when they don't work right, bad things happen. Think about the walls of your blood vessels. They are like

science

What Drives Our Strong Moral Beliefs?

July 4, 2025

People often hold certain beliefs very strongly. These beliefs can lead to actions like donating to charity, volunteering, or even engaging in political activities. However, they can also make people less tolerant of others' opinions and more willing to use extreme measures to achieve their goals. B

entertainment

Heavy Metal Legends Unite for One Last Show

July 3, 2025

A massive music event is happening soon, bringing together some of the biggest names in heavy metal. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are set to perform together for what might be the last time. This concert, called "Back to the Beginning, " will take place on July 10 at Villa Park in Birmingham, Eng

politics

Funding Freeze: Who's Really Affected?

July 3, 2025

The Trump administration has decided to hold back over $6 billion in education grants. These funds were meant for programs helping kids from low-income families and immigrants. The administration claims some of this money was used for things they don't agree with. They say it was used to support imm