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Viruses: How They Trick Your Body into Helping Them

January 8, 2025

Viruses aren't just tiny invaders; they're also master manipulators. To take over your body, they need to hijack its communication networks, or signaling pathways. These pathways are like the body's messaging system, telling cells what to do. Viruses can either turn these signals on or off to create

health

The Mystery of the Chemical-Smelling Fog Across the US

January 8, 2025

A strange fog has been sweeping across the United States, and people are worried. The fog has a peculiar smell that some believe is chemical. In Florida, a person reported getting sick with flu-like symptoms after spending time in the fog. This isn’t the first time something like this has happened.

health

Imagine This: Pinpointing Brain Waves in Italy

January 8, 2025

Stereo-EEG—it's not just about diagnosing, it's a whole process. It combines lots of different data, like how the brain looks, behaves, and even the genes it's made up of. Doctors use this method to guess where the brain's seizures are coming from and then implant electrodes to monitor and stimulate

business

Billionaire Invests 20 Billion in US Tech, Inspired by Trump's Election

January 7, 2025

Billionaire Hussain Sajwani, whose company DAMAC Properties is a giant in the skyscraper-packed city of Dubai, has made a big announcement. He's putting $20 billion into building data centers in the United States. This news came straight from President-elect Donald Trump at a press conference. It se

entertainment

LiAngelo Ball's Viral Hit Takes Over Weather Reports

January 7, 2025

LiAngelo Ball, better known as G3, has unexpectedly burst into the hip-hop scene with his song "Tweaker. " The track, which first gained attention through NBA prospect LiAngelo Ball's teases on N3on's livestream, has quickly become a sensation. Its catchy chorus and nostalgic 2000s vibe have made it

health

Bloodstream Infections After Stem Cell Transplants: What Doctors Look For

January 7, 2025

When people get a stem cell transplant from someone else (called allogeneic transplant), their immune system takes a big hit. This makes them super vulnerable to infections from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Even with better protection strategies, bacterial infections in the bloodstream (called BSIs

health

Sounds in Health: Spotting Respiratory Issues with AI

January 7, 2025

Imagine you're a doctor. You need to know if a patient's cough or sneeze is just a passing thing or a sign of something bigger. That's where machine learning comes in. Researchers created an automatic system to spot sneezes and coughs, sounds that can hint at respiratory problems. The goal? Early di

health

The Power of Breath: Exercise for Chronic Disease Patients

January 7, 2025

Ever wondered how breathing exercises can help those with long-term health issues? A recent look into different studies found that working our breathing muscles through something called "voluntary isocapnic hyperpnoea" can be a safe and helpful tool for patients with chronic diseases. This wasn't a

health

The Hidden Virus: What’s Up with HMPV?

January 6, 2025

You might not have heard of HMPV, but it's been around for a while. Discovered back in 2001 in the Netherlands, this virus is part of the RSV family and can cause symptoms like coughing, fever, and shortness of breath. Kids, seniors, and folks with weaker immune systems are at higher risk for severe

science

Viral Detector Test: Which One Works Best for Wastewater?

January 6, 2025

Scientists tested three ways to check if viruses in wastewater are still alive. They used heat-treated and 'live' viruses in water and wastewater samples. They also looked at viruses naturally found in wastewater. The viruses included Human adenovirus 5, enterovirus A71, hepatitis-A virus, influenza