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Discovering How LPS Affects Arteries and Airways in Mice with ARDS

December 20, 2024

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) badly affects a person's quality of life and can lead to pulmonary hypertension (PH). Scientists often use lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce ARDS in mice. This helps them study how ARDS can disrupt the lungs and cause inflammation. Researchers wanted to se

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Why Some Mice Forget More in Chronic Pain

December 19, 2024

Chronic pain can make it tough to remember things, and scientists are trying to figure out why this happens more to some mice than others. They used tests like the Y-maze and Morris water maze to divide mice into those that forget more (susceptible) and those that don't (unsusceptible) in a chronic

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Air Quality and Health: A Study in Salvador

December 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered how air pollution affects our health? Scientists in Brazil decided to find out more about this. They studied the tiny particles in the air, called PM2. 5, which are so small they can't be seen with the naked eye. These particles can come from things like car exhaust, factories

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Discover the Hidden Power of Ginseng for Healthier Hair

December 19, 2024

You might have heard that rosemary is great for hair growth, but have you considered ginseng? This powerful root, used for centuries to boost overall health, can also give your hair a much-needed boost. A recent study found that red ginseng extract promotes hair growth in cultured human hair follicl

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Qatar Airways Brings Holiday Fun with AI Adventure

December 19, 2024

This festive season, Qatar Airways is making waves with its new AI-powered campaign. Instead of just offering flights, the airline lets you star in a holiday-themed adventure. You can swap your face with funny characters like elves and snowmen, and even win business class tickets! It's all about mak

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Apps and Glasses: A New Way to Help Parkinson's Patients?

December 19, 2024

Parkinson's disease doesn't just affect movement, it can also mess with how people see and think. There's no medicine to fix this, so scientists are looking for other ways to help. They're testing if using a special app and glasses that flash light could improve these issues. A small study found tha

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Revitalizing the Skeleton: Unsung Heroes of Bone Repair

December 19, 2024

Did you know your bones have their own tiny helpers? Known as skeletal stem cells (SSCs), these little workers are always busy. They constantly refreshen the mature cells in your bones, ensuring balance and harmony within your skeletal system. This ability to self-renew and adapt is what makes SSCs

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Plastic in the Air: A Hidden Health Threat

December 19, 2024

Ever heard of tiny plastic bits floating in the air? Surprisingly, they're everywhere! From worn-out tires to decomposing trash, these microplastics are making their way into our bodies. Recent research suggests they might be behind some serious health issues like infertility, colon cancer, and brea

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Tragic Loss: Arizona News Anchor Remembered by Colleagues

December 18, 2024

Last week, the news community in Arizona faced a sad loss. Ana Orsini, a beloved news anchor for Tucson-based CBS affiliate KOLD-TV 13 News, passed away unexpectedly after a brain aneurysm. Her co-anchors, Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier, announced the news during a live broadcast, visibly shocked a

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Training the brain: How neurofeedback impacts shooting performance

December 18, 2024

Ever wondered how you can improve your aim? Scientists decided to find out by training some young air pistol shooters using something called neurofeedback. This method teaches the brain to control specific waves, known as alpha waves, in the temporal region of the cerebral cortex. They wanted to see