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Skin Condition and Genes: What's the Link?

January 15, 2025

Ever wondered what causes that itchy, red skin condition known as atopic dermatitis (AD)? It's actually quite common, affecting about 2. 6% of people worldwide. AD is a complex issue, influenced by many factors, including our genes. One important set of genes is the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) gr

entertainment

Carrie Underwood's Inauguration Gig: Whoopi Goldberg & The View Weigh In

January 15, 2025

Carrie Underwood has announced she'll perform "America The Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration. The hosts of The View had different takes on this, but all agreed on one thing: Underwood has the right to make her own choices. Whoopi Goldberg, the moderator, backed Underwood, saying she respects

health

Teamwork in Trauma: Checking the Medical Team's Moves

January 15, 2025

When a person faces serious injuries, they rely on a team of medical professionals to keep them safe. This team needs to work well together to move the patient from one stage of care to another. Researchers wanted to understand how well this team works and if their actions lead to better patient saf

health

Boosting Parent Support to End Child Violence in Tanzania: Insights from the Ground

January 15, 2025

In Tanzania, changing how parents behave can reduce violence against children. This study looked at what policymakers and service providers think about giving parents support to stop violence. It used Daly's framework to find out what helps and hinders this kind of support. Parents can learn to dis

religion

Pope Francis Talks About His Health and Plans

January 15, 2025

Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and used an aide to read a speech due to a cold, recently published an autobiography. In it, he says he's feeling well and has no plans to resign from leading the global Catholic Church. "I am well, " he wrote, "even though I'm old. " The pope, who often uses a

health

Melioidosis Mysteries: Spotting This Tropical Infection in Kerala

January 15, 2025

Do you know what living in tropical countries could lead to? You might get melioidosis, an infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. This tiny bug loves soil and water, making it a common problem in hot regions like Kerala, India. Melioidosis can be mild or severe, depending on ho

health

The Power of Online DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder

January 15, 2025

Telehealth psychotherapy, or using the internet to deliver treatments via video, is getting more popular. But, not everyone is convinced it works for people with serious emotional and behavioral issues, like those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This skepticism revolves around three main

politics

America's Security: Time for a Realistic Approach

January 15, 2025

Picture this: the United States, once the world's superpower, isn't ready for big challenges like China. We've got a massive intelligence network with 18 agencies and a budget over $75 billion, but we're still caught off guard by events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine or the Taliban's takeover of

science

Moon Missions: New Players and Old Challengers in 2025

January 14, 2025

Are you ready for a busy year on the moon? Several companies are planning to land spacecraft on the lunar surface in 2025. First up are Firefly Aerospace and Ispace, who will launch their landers using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in January. Ispace is hoping for a better outcome this time, after an uns

politics

Protecting the Unseen: NATO's New Mission in the Baltic

January 14, 2025

Imagine the Baltic Sea, a place where many don't realize that the lifelines of our digital world - undersea cables - lie hidden. NATO has just launched a new mission to protect these vital cables. This isn't just about internet traffic, but also $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. The miss