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Lessons from Lockdown: Navigating Health Crisis in Care Facilities

January 31, 2025

Healthcare facilities designed for elderly and disabled faced a high death rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many changes were made to combat the virus. These changes are important for understanding how to handle future outbreaks. The focus on these facilities is crucial. They house people who a

science

Decade of Discovery: How a Journal Shaped the Fight Against Diseases

January 31, 2025

The world of medicine is constantly evolving, always striving to understand and combat infectious diseases. A decade ago, a journal was born to help in this mission. It was designed to be a beacon of excellence, a place where scientists could share their cutting-edge research and findings. Infecti

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Why Does Scratching Feel Good When It Makes Things Worse?

January 31, 2025

Scratching an itch can feel really satisfying, but unfortunately, it might not be the best idea. Ever wondered why we have the urge to scratch an itch even though it makes things worse? Scientists at a university in Pittsburgh wanted to figure out this mystery. They conducted expe

health

Unmasking Acne: new paths to targeting breakouts

January 31, 2025

Acne is truly a bother, ranking as the 8th most common skin issue globally, teenagers and adults alike fall prey to the struggle. For some time, experts have noticed that unhealthy habits and improper diets can cause breakouts. Typically, these bothersome skin spots appear in areas rich in oil gland

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Wind's Impact on Ocean Currents: A Peculiar Dance

January 31, 2025

First, picture this: the ocean's weather is far from calm. It's a chaotic dance of rotating and stretching movements, each in a different direction and with a different purpose. These movements are crucial for the ocean's circulation and climate. The rotating movements, or vorticity, are like the co

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Bison's Big Defense: Battling Tuberculosis

January 31, 2025

These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac

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Smoking Taxes, Smoking Kids

January 31, 2025

The taxation of cigarettes while a baby is in the womb doesn't just impact those with a habit during pregnancy. It has effects that stick around well into adulthood. That means cigarettes priced more highly for expecting mothers could steer adults away smoking when they later fall expecting. Some s

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COVID-19 vs Cancer: A Double Whammy for the UK?

January 31, 2025

Picture this: A country already dealing with one big health crisis suddenly faces another. That is the situation the UK is in right now. The UK has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and cancer hasn't been taking a break. Let's talk about cancer first. Cancer is a major health issue in

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Unlocking Arsenic's Secret: The Power of Hematite Defects

January 31, 2025

Hematite, a common mineral, isn't perfect. It has defects that can be created by using a chemical called sodium borohydride. These defects are like tiny holes in the mineral's structure. Scientists have found these defects can be very helpful in trapping harmful arsenic. Arsenic is a nasty poison th

environment

Grasshoppers Growing Up Fast and Slow

January 31, 2025

In the ever-changing world, it is revealed that climate change impacts grasshoppers. . Some rise in size while others shrink down. And a primary factor is the timing - or season. In mountain ranges, the size differences among these insects seemed to depend on the time of year and their elevation. So