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Sleeping with Weight: Do Heavy Blankets Help?

December 8, 2024

Ever wondered if those heavy blankets people rave about can actually help you sleep better? Let's find out. When Rhonda from Charleston first tried her husband's weighted blanket, she was amazed at how quickly she dozed off. "It feels like a giant hug, " she said. These blankets can be super cozy, e

health

How Patients and Doctors Feel About Team Care for Skin Conditions

December 8, 2024

Immune-related skin issues, like psoriasis or lupus, can affect many parts of the body. To manage these conditions better, doctors from different fields often team up. This is called interdisciplinary care (IC). But how do patients and healthcare providers feel about this team approach? That's what

health

Discovering the Magic of Fermented Tea: A New Twist for Baijiu

December 8, 2024

Ever wondered how tea could reinvent your favorite drink? Scientists have found that fermenting tea with a fungus called Aspergillus cristatus can give Jiang-flavor baijiu a unique aroma and enhance its non-volatile components. This isn't just any tea – it's Fu Brick Tea (FBT), known for its health

business

Boosting Security After Shocking CEO Killing

December 7, 2024

The tragic killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has prompted many businesses to step up their security measures. Some companies have temporarily closed their headquarters, while others have scrubbed their websites of executive photos. Companies across various industries are hiring mor

business

Why Did UnitedHealth's Stock Stay Calm After CEO's Murder?

December 7, 2024

When Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was killed in Manhattan, it made headlines worldwide. Yet, the stock market seemed unfazed. UnitedHealth's stock barely moved on the day of the tragedy, only dipping later. This could suggest that the company's success isn't tied to one person. UnitedHea

sports

Who Will the Liberty Protect? Picking Players for the Expansion Draft

December 6, 2024

The Golden State Valkyries, a new team in the WNBA, are about to participate in the league's first expansion draft in a long time. This means the New York Liberty, along with other WNBA teams, had to choose six players they want to protect. These players can't be drafted by the Valkyries. The Liber

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Carragher's Surprising Gear Choice: What's the Story?

December 6, 2024

It's not every day you see a Liverpool legend like Jamie Carragher wearing a Manchester United shirt. But that's exactly what happened during a podcast watchalong with Ian Wright, Gary Neville, and Roy Keane. The shirt might seem like a strange choice, especially given Carragher's history with Liver

crime

Mystery Words on Bullets: Clues in CEO's Shooting

December 5, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, police investigating the deadly shooting of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson discovered three intriguing words on bullet casings at the crime scene. The words "deny, " "defend, " and "depose" were found by detectives, which might be clues left by the gunman. Thomps

health

Uveal Melanoma: Unveiling New Treatment Hopes with Single-Cell Sequencing

December 5, 2024

Did you know that uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer, is actually the most common type of eye cancer? It forms when melanocytes, the cells that give our eyes color, go rogue. Local treatments work well, but the real trouble starts when the cancer spreads. More than half of patients face this scary sc

science

DIY Cough Simulator: A Tool for Affordable Respiratory Research

December 5, 2024

Ever wondered how scientists study coughs? Well, they use fancy equipment that's expensive and hard to get. But now, there's a new way! Some clever researchers have made a cough simulator using regular store-bought parts and 3D-printed pieces. This DIY tool is programmable and can control how fast a