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How COVID-19 Changed Stroke Care in a Major Hospital

December 29, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a top-tier stroke center noticed some big changes in how they treated patients. They looked back at people who had a stroke from September 2020 to May 2021, both with and without COVID-19. They found that there were fewer cases of a common type of stroke called acute

science

Temperature's Impact on Bacteria in Mountain Streams

December 29, 2024

In mountain streams, temperature plays a big role in shaping the community of bacteria living in the sediment. While temperature and nutrients are important factors in oceans and lakes, their influence on mountain stream bacteria isn't well understood. Scientists studied the Taizicheng River, a high

health

COVID-19 and Intimate Partner Violence: A Closer Look in India

December 29, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has made life tough in many ways, including a rise in intimate partner violence (IPV) globally. But in India, the picture isn't so clear. Some studies show an increase in IPV during lockdowns, while others don't. This makes it important to understand how COVID-19 exposure affec

health

Health Worry Online: A Peek into Saudi Students' Lives

December 29, 2024

Ever heard of cyberchondria? It's like when you look up a tiny ache and suddenly think you have a rare disease. This is happening more and more among students at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With the internet at their fingertips, these students can find detailed

celebrities

Deion Sanders' Unique Take on Christmas

December 29, 2024

Deion Sanders has never been a fan of Santa Claus. When his son Shedeur was just 11, Deion and his ex-wife Pilar divorced. This divorce had a big impact on the Sanders family holidays. Deion's kids didn't grow up with the traditional Christmas experience. Instead of wrapped presents, they got Amazon

environment

Deep-Water Oyster Reefs: Unseen Treasures of the Mediterranean

December 29, 2024

Ever wondered what lies deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea? Hidden under 30 meters of water, there's a world of deep-water oyster reefs. These reefs, shaped by the gryphaeid Neopycnodonte cochlear, are not as well-known as their shallower counterparts but are just as important. Scientists have been

environment

The Heat Wave: 2024's Climate Crisis Explained

December 29, 2024

2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year ever recorded. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) recently released a report showing that climate change played a significant role in the extreme weather events this year. The report highlights that man-made warming, with a record increase of 34. 34 Fahrenh

health

Xylazine's Hidden Target: A New Way to Combat Its Effects?

December 29, 2024

Xylazine, a drug often mixed with opioids, is causing serious health issues in the United States. While it's mainly known for affecting α2-adrenergic receptors, its harmful effects can't be fully reversed by drugs that block these receptors. Scientists have now found that xylazine also targets α7 ni

technology

Rethinking Bitcoin's Proof of Work: A Greener, Physical Approach

December 29, 2024

Imagine if the power needed to secure Bitcoin's blockchain could be harnessed through physical tasks instead of digital computations. That's what researchers are exploring with the idea of "physical one-way functions. " This concept aims to replace electricity-guzzling digital one-way functions with

sports

Bengals' Late Touchdown Keeps Playoff Dreams Alive

December 29, 2024

The Cincinnati Bengals pulled off a thrilling overtime win against the Denver Broncos, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With a final score of 30-24, the Bengals improved to 8-8, while the Broncos dropped to 9-7. Despite a missed field goal by Cade York in overtime, the Bengals managed to score a c