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Stars in the Skin Game: The Rise of Starface Pimple Patches

December 17, 2024

Have you ever seen someone wearing a bright yellow, star-shaped patch on their face and thought it was a new fashion trend? Think again! This is the age of pimple patches, where treating breakouts is out in the open. These small stickers are blowing up on social media, with TikTok alone having over

health

Why the Debate Over Mohs Surgery and Melanoma Matters

December 17, 2024

The medical world is divided on whether to use Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for early-stage melanoma. Some doctors insist on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to prove MMS is better than the traditional wide local excision. The problem is, there aren't any RCTs yet, but plenty of studies show M

education

Unraveling the Mystery of Cross-Lagged Panel Models

December 16, 2024

Ever wondered how to make sense of changing behaviors over time? Welcome to the world of random-intercept cross-lagged panel models. These models let you peek into how various factors influence each other as time passes. Imagine you're trying to figure out how popularity affects grades and vice vers

health

CBD and Breast Cancer Anxiety: A New Hope?

December 16, 2024

Imagine you're a woman with advanced breast cancer, constantly worried about your health. Scans are a regular part of your life, but they also bring a lot of anxiety. What if there was a way to ease that worry? That's where cannabidiol, or CBD, comes in. It's a compound found in cannabis, and some s

entertainment

Fathom's Big Shift into 2024 with Record-Breaking Success

December 16, 2024

Fathom, a beloved movie distributor for two decades, is set to shatter records in 2024. With a whopping $145 million in gross revenue, they've outdone last year's $100 million by a impressive 45%. To match their growth, they're rolling out a new name: Fathom Entertainment. This change reflects their

entertainment

Man Tries to Return Book After 50 Years – Library Isn’t Impressed

December 16, 2024

In a unique twist, a 63-year-old man from Chicago attempted to return a book he borrowed 50 years ago from a library in Warren, Michigan. But the library wasn't interested, as if saying, "Better late than never, but really, it's too late. " Chuck Hildebrandt, now in his 60s, had taken out a baseball

celebrities

Meet Jake Knapp's Supportive Parents: A Closer Look at Their Lives

December 16, 2024

Jake Knapp, a rising star in golf, owes much of his success to his supportive family. Born and raised in Costa Mesa, California, Jake credits his father, Robert, an avid golfer, for instilling his love for the sport. The Knapp family, now residing in Scottsdale, Arizona, is tight-knit and always the

science

Sheep Gut Bacteria and Fat: A Microscopic Mystery

December 15, 2024

Did you know that what's happening inside a sheep's stomach can impact its fat storage? Scientists have been investigating the tiny world of the rumen microbiome to understand this mysterious connection. A special study, called bidirectional Mendelian randomization, has given them some fascinating i

celebrities

Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine: The Story Behind Her Divorce Album

December 15, 2024

In early 2023, news broke that Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez were heading for divorce after two years of marriage. By March 2024, the split was final. Around the same time, Grande released her new album, Eternal Sunshine, which fans quickly dubbed a "divorce album. " The singer has opened up about

entertainment

The Green and Pink Invasion: How 'Wicked' Took Over

December 14, 2024

Before "Wicked" hit theaters, its signature green and pink scheme was popping up everywhere — from Starbucks drinks to Target aisles. This wasn't by chance. In today's world, where attention is divided among social media feeds and personalized streaming, big marketing budgets alone can’t create wave