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NYPD Top Cop Steps Down Over Sexual Misconduct Claims

December 22, 2024

The New York Police Department's top uniformed officer, Jeffrey Maddrey, has resigned unexpectedly. This comes after serious allegations that he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for extra pay. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted his resignation on Friday night. John Chell

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Work Stress in 911: A Fresh Look at Telecommunicators' Load

December 22, 2024

Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The

science

The Hidden Harms of Drought: How Tomato Plants Lose Their Green Touch

December 22, 2024

Ever wondered what happens to tomato plants when they're thirsty? A recent study dug deep into this question, tracking how water shortage affects the way tomato plants process light during photosynthesis. Researchers created different drought levels (100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% of normal water), hoping

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Chicago Schools Save Seven Charters from Closure

December 22, 2024

In a surprising move, the Chicago Board of Education decided to keep seven charter schools from closing. These schools, run by Acero Schools, were planned to shut down at the end of the year. The board voted unanimously to fund a rescue plan that will keep all seven schools open for another year. Tw

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How Does Hot Weather Really Affect Our Blood Pressure?

December 22, 2024

You might think that hot weather only makes you sweat, but it can also change your blood pressure. According to a study in Bangladesh, when the temperature goes up, our blood pressure can go down. This isn't just because our skin blood vessels open up to cool us off. The heat also affects how much p

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Which CDKI Works Best? A Real World Look at Palbociclib and Ribociclib

December 22, 2024

Imagine you're at the doctor's office, trying to figure out which medicine works best for a specific type of breast cancer. Palbociclib and ribociclib are both used to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, but which one is more effective? A study called OPAL (NCT03417115) tried

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TyG Index and the Rise of Diabesity: A Long-term Look

December 22, 2024

You've probably heard about diabetes and obesity, but have you heard of "diabesity"? It's a mix of both, and it's becoming a big worry for health experts around the world. There's a special marker called the TyG index that can tell if someone might be resistant to insulin, which is linked to lots of

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Understanding Time-Dependent Factors in Long-Term Studies

December 22, 2024

In long-term studies where researchers are examining events that happen over time, it's common to find that important factors, or covariates, change over time. The old-school Cox regression model can deal with these changing factors but assumes that their impact on the likelihood of an event is just

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The Puzzle of RORA: A Unique Combination of Developmental Challenges and Seizures

December 22, 2024

RORA is a gene that helps the brain's cerebellum develop and work properly. Recently, scientists found a group of people with a rare condition linked to RORA. This condition, called RORA-related neurodevelopmental disorder or RORA-NDD, affects how the brain develops and causes unusual movements call

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Oysters and a Virus: A Food Event Gone Wrong

December 22, 2024

Imagine this: you're at a fancy food event in LA, rubbing shoulders with the city's top chefs. You enjoy some raw oysters, and life is good. But then, about 12 to 48 hours later, you’re hit with a nasty stomach bug. Unfortunately, this wasn’t just a case of bad luck for around 80 people who attended