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Respiratory syncytial virus, often called RSV, is a big problem for little kids. Babies under a year old get sick the most from this virus. Recently, Australia approved a new vaccine that protects moms during pregnancy, so their babies stay healthier. It's a smart move to check if this vaccine is wo

Uncovering Depression's Many Faces: A Closer Look at Its Connections to Other Illnesses

Ever thought depression was just a mental health issue? Think again! A recent study dove deep into understanding depression's connections with other diseases. Researchers checked data from over 390, 000 people, including more than 43, 000 with depression. They found that depression is linked to many

Cleaning Up Water for Health in Thailand: A New Method to Stop Liver Cancer

Thailand has a problem: not enough places to treat sewage properly. This matters because it lets a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) lurk in the water and cause a serious liver cancer called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The government tried to fix this by making local governments build w

Underrated H2B Enzyme Boosts Cancer Cell Strength: A New Target for Immunotherapy

Ever wondered how cancer cells trick the immune system into turning a blind eye? Well, there's an enzyme called Deltex E3 ubiquitin ligase 2, or DTX2, that does just that in liver cancer. Scientists found out that this enzyme helps cancer cells in the liver attract certain immune cells called neutro

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The Future Uncertain: Tee Higgins' Final Home Game

Tee Higgins, the Bengals' wide receiver, is facing free agency after the 2024 season. As he took the field against the Broncos in what might be his last home game in Cincinnati, he had something special in mind. The Bengals' next game is away, making this possibly Higgins's final home game with the

Medicines for Heart Health: Accessibility and Cost in Addis Ababa

Healthcare is a basic right, but many around the world can't access it. This is especially true in low- and middle-income countries. A recent study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, looked into the availability, pricing, and affordability of essential medicines for heart disease. Researchers checked public,

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Bubba Wallace: A New Chapter with Family and Racing

Bubba Wallace, the only full-time Black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, has faced plenty of challenges. From discovering a noose in his garage to dealing with his best friend's championship, he's had a tough time. But with his wife Amanda Carter by his side, things are looking up. They've been toge

Understanding Heart Health Impact in Lung Cancer Radiation Therapy

Heart health matters, especially for lung cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Since a big study called RTOG 0617, doctors have been paying more attention to how radiation affects the heart. But there's a problem: we don't have enough large-scale studies that accurately map the different pa

Pregnancy and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Pregnancy can make women more vulnerable to respiratory viruses. This also applies to the various COVID-19 variants. Scientists are still digging into the new strains, but it's clear that pregnant women infected with COVID-19 face higher risks. Complications can include premature births and health i

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The Many Faces of EGFR: How Ligands Shape Its Dance