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Snow in the Sunshine State: Florida's Rare Weather Event

January 23, 2025

Florida, typically known for its sunny beaches, has recently experienced something unusual: snow. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the northern part of Florida, warning of hazardous winter weather including snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Early Wednesday, light snow continued

business

Small Business Sales Boom, Eating Out Slows Down

January 22, 2025

December was a month to remember for small businesses in the U. S. , with sales picking up speed as holiday shoppers rushed to finish their gift lists. The Fiserv Small Business Index, which tracks transactions from about 2 million small businesses, climbed to 146 in December, a 3-point increase fro

sports

Mark Andrews Misses Media After Crucial Playoff Blunders

January 21, 2025

Mark Andrews, a 29-year-old tight end for the Ravens, has been steering clear of the media following his team's recent playoff loss. He failed to show up for post-game interviews on both Sunday and Monday, despite making some significant mistakes during the match. Andrews missed a vital two-point co

science

Green Shield: How a Plant Booster Helps Beans Beat the Cold

January 19, 2025

Beans don't like the cold. Phaseolus vulgaris, also known as the common bean, thrives in warm weather. When temperatures drop, these plants can suffer, affecting their growth and value. But there's a helper in town: diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate, or DA-6. This growth regulator has been shown to ease

science

Cultural Factors Affect How People Feel About Chemicals

January 19, 2025

Chemicals can make people feel worried or frightened, which can lead to them avoiding products that could be beneficial. This can also impact public policy decisions. Understanding why people feel this way is crucial to addressing these issues. The study looked at how people in different countries r

health

Health Tech Savvy: Comparing Short and Long eHealth Literacy Tests

January 18, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed healthcare into the digital age, but not everyone is equally tech-savvy. While tools like eHeals help measure eHealth literacy, newer tests are popping up. A recent study in Greece validated both the original eHeals and a revised version, eHeals-Extended, to see how they

science

Copper: A Cellular Jekyll and Hyde

January 18, 2025

Copper, a vital trace element in our bodies, plays a key role in energy production and cell repairs. But when copper levels aren't balanced, it can wreak havoc. It triggers oxidative stress and disrupts the energy factories in our cells, leading to severe damage and even cell death. Scientists recen

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Maize's Defense Response: How GGMOs Fight Cadmium Stress

January 18, 2025

Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal that can harm plants, including maize. Scientists studied how certain sugar compounds, called galactoglucomannan oligosaccharides (GGMOs), help maize seedlings cope with Cd stress. They planted maize in water with Cd and/or GGMOs for a week. They looked at how these tre

health

Food and Lifestyle: How They Affect Cancer Patients' Mood

January 18, 2025

Have you ever wondered how what we eat and do can influence our mood? This is especially true for cancer patients, who often face depression. A recent study explored how a score called Oxidative Balance Score (OBS)—which considers diet and lifestyle—is linked to depression and specific symptoms in c

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Understanding Oxidative Stress and Its Impact on Hypertension

January 18, 2025

Have you ever heard of oxidative stress? It's like a hidden battle going on inside your body. Researchers have a new way to measure this battle, called the oxidative balance score (OBS). This study looked into how OBS is linked to blood pressure and the risk of death from all causes and heart diseas