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A short clip of Vice President Kamala Harris speaking after her defeat in the 2024 presidential election has become a sensation on social media. The clip, shared by the Democratic Party on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows Harris thanking her supporters and urging them not to lose their power. The

Why Obesity Treatment Matters for America's Health

Obesity is a big problem in the U. S. , affecting 42% of adults. It hits some groups harder, like people of color and those living in rural areas. It's linked to serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes. Recently, the FDA approved powerful anti-obesity medicines that can help people los

New Drug Discovery: Combining Eugenol and Benznidazole to Fight Chagas Disease

Imagine mixing two powerful substances to create a superhero drug against a dangerous disease. That's what scientists have done by combining eugenol and benznidazole to fight Chagas disease. This illness, caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, has only two treatment options—benznidazole and nifu

Nurses: Bouncing Back Better in Tough Times

Imagine being a nurse in a place like Türkiye, where earthquakes are common. You're often the first one there when disaster strikes. A recent study found something fascinating: nurses who are really good at recovering from hard times – we call this resilience – handle stress way better and do their

science

Metabolomics: What's Old is New Again

Let's dive into the world of metabolomics, where scientists are using fair data and Bayesian statistics to unlock the secrets hidden within our bodies. The UC Davis West Coast Metabolomics Center (WCMC) has been at the forefront of this research for over a decade, and they're celebrating their miles

Discovering a Unique Defense: The Antibody COV1-65 Against SARS

Scientists have found an interesting way to fight SARS. They've discovered an antibody called COV1-65 that targets a specific part of the SARS virus called the N-terminal domain (NTD). This part of the virus isn't fully understood, but COV1-65 seems to be really good at stopping it. It's like having

Biden's Plan: Making Weight Loss Drugs Affordable for Seniors and the Needy

The Biden administration has come up with a new idea to help people who are overweight. They want Medicare and Medicaid to cover the cost of weight loss drugs for people who need them. This would make it much cheaper for people to get these drugs, which can be really expensive right now. Medicare u

Personalized Medicine: How Nanotech Meets Genomics

Ever wondered how your body might react to a medicine before you take it? That's where personalized medicine comes in. By combining pharmacogenomics (studying how your genes affect your response to drugs) with nanotechnology, scientists are creating something called nano-enabled pharmacogenomics. Th

politics

Merky Moments: A Glimpse into Merkel's Memoir

Imagine sitting down with a book that dishes out revelations about world leaders like it's no big deal. That's what you get with Angela Merkel's new book. Let's dive into some of the juiciest bits. Picture this: it's 2014, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is on the phone with Merkel. He's denyi

Fixing Ankle Fractures: Surgery Outcomes 10 Years Later