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Disney's Animation Workers Secure Major Victory

March 7, 2025

Disney's animation studio workers have finally secured their first union contract. This happened after a long wait of 17 months. The vote, organized by IATSE’s Animation Guild, saw an overwhelming 93% in favor of the contract, with a whopping 96% of eligible voters participating. The new contract b

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The Long Haul: Unraveling the Mysteries of COVID's Lingering Effects

March 7, 2025

Imagine surviving a storm but still feeling its effects years later. That's what many people are experiencing with long COVID. Five years after the initial outbreak, a significant number of people are still dealing with symptoms that just won't quit. They've been to countless doctors and had every t

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Healthy Kids, Healthy Choices: A New FDA Chief's Plan

March 7, 2025

Imagine this: A surgeon with a big vision for healthier school lunches is up for a major job. Dr. Marty Makary, a well-known figure from Johns Hopkins University, is in the running to lead the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If he gets the job, he's got some big plans. First off, he

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Can Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens Help Obese Women Fight Breast Cancer?

March 6, 2025

Obesity is a major risk factor for breast cancer. Many women avoid taking tamoxifen, a drug often prescribed to lower breast cancer risk, because of its unpleasant side effects. These can include hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms, as well as issues with insulin resistance and high triglycerid

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Untangling the Mass Spectra: A Fresh Look at Metabolomics

March 5, 2025

Metabolomics is a field of study that deals with the small molecules in our bodies. These molecules are crucial for understanding how our bodies work. One big challenge in metabolomics is dealing with the huge amount of data generated by mass spectrometers. These machines can produce hundreds of sp

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Dad's Weight Gain: How It Affects His Daughter's Health

March 5, 2025

Dads, listen up! What you eat and how you live can affect your daughter's health, even before she's born. Scientists found that when dads are overweight, tiny changes happen in their sperm. These changes can stick around and affect their daughter's health later in life. These changes involve someth

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Heart Health Boost: A Virtual Journey for African Immigrants

March 4, 2025

Heart health issues are a big problem for African immigrants living in the US. This is a well-known fact. But what if there was a way to improve their heart health through lifestyle changes? This is where a recent study comes in. The study focused on a virtual program designed to boost cardiometabo

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Opossum Feeding Facts: What Works and What Doesn't

March 4, 2025

Laboratory opossums, specifically Monodelphis domestica, play a big role in biomedical research. Keeping them healthy and happy means feeding them right. So, what's the best way to do that? Researchers looked into how opossums interact with their food and how different feeding methods affec

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Moon Landing Victory: Texas Company Makes History

March 3, 2025

A company from Texas, Firefly Aerospace, just made history by successfully landing a spacecraft on the moon. The spacecraft, named Blue Ghost, touched down in the Sea of Crises, a region on the moon's northeast side. This landing is a big deal because it's the first time a commercially-built and ope

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Shedding Pounds: Lifestyle Changes and Surgery for Weight Loss

March 3, 2025

Obesity is a huge problem. It's not just about looking good, it's about health. People who are overweight or obese face serious health risks. These include heart disease, diabetes, and more. So, finding ways to manage weight is super important. Lifestyle changes are the first line of defens