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Is Dried Blood Sampling the Future of Vitamin D Testing?

December 17, 2025

Vitamin D is crucial for our health. It affects many things in our body. Doctors often check levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-(OH)D) to see if someone has enough vitamin D. Normally, they take blood from a vein. But there's a new way: dried blood microsampling. This new method is less invasive. It

health

Understanding Rosacea: Why It Gets Trickier As You Grow Older

December 16, 2025

Rosacea is a skin condition that affects over 14 million people in the United States. It is characterized by frequent redness, acne-like breakouts, and visible blood vessels. It is more common in women and those with fair skin. Interestingly, it can be diagnosed at any age, but many people start not

health

Vaccine Debates: New Faces, Old Questions

June 26, 2025

A recent meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took an unexpected turn. Instead of the usual data-driven discussions, the CDC scientists found themselves defending vaccine safety and effectiveness against skep

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Why Thimerosal in Vaccines is Back on the Table

June 26, 2025

In the past, vaccines had a big problem: bacteria could grow in them and make people sick. To stop this, a preservative called thimerosal was added to vaccines in the 1930s. It worked well for a long time, and the only issues were minor reactions at the injection site. But in 1999, health officials

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Debating Vaccine Safety: A Nurse's Role in CDC Meeting

June 24, 2025

A nurse practitioner with a background in pediatrics and family medicine is set to discuss thimerosal in flu vaccines at a meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers. Lyn Redwood, former president of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense, will present on this topic, raising eyebrows among public

celebrities

A Star's Sudden Encounter With Crime

May 25, 2025

In 2006, a well-known actress, Rosamund Pike, found herself in a frightening situation. She was walking down a London street, chatting with her mother on her mobile phone. Suddenly, a thief on a bicycle snatched her phone and punched her in the face. Pike was left with a nasty bruise and a scary mem

entertainment

New York Crime, Old Movie Magic: Spike Lee's Latest Hits Cannes

May 20, 2025

Spike Lee brought his latest movie, Highest 2 Lowest, to the Cannes Film Festival. This time, it was shown outside the main competition. The film stars Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, and Ilfenesh Hadera. It is a fresh take on Akira Kurosawa's 1963 crime drama, High and Low. The origi

sports

Shohei Ohtani Returns: Eddie Rosario's Dodgers Journey Ends

April 20, 2025

The Dodgers made a big move today. They decided to make room for Shohei Ohtani, who is coming back from paternity leave. To do this, they had to let go of Eddie Rosario. This isn't a surprise. Rosario was always seen as a temporary player for the Dodgers. He has been in the MLB for 11 seasons. He st

science

The Hidden World of Cartilage Cancer

March 22, 2025

Cartilage cancer, also known as chondrosarcoma, is a rare type of cancer. It is difficult to treat. Doctors have limited options for systemic therapy. This means treatments that affect the whole body. To find new ways to fight this disease, researchers took a deep dive. They looked at the molecular

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Skin Struggles in Jordan: A Look at Rosacea Over a Decade

March 20, 2025

Rosacea is a skin condition that affects many people. It causes redness and visible blood vessels in the face. In some cases, it can also lead to swelling and skin bumps. A recent study focused on this issue in North Jordan. It looked at patients who visited a university hospital over ten years. Th