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How Splits & Environment Influence Triathlon Times

November 26, 2024

Let’s dive into how split times and environmental factors shape performance in standard distance triathlons. Researchers looked at how well athletes do based on their times in each part of the race—swimming, cycling, and running. They also considered how different conditions like water type, tempera

health

Allergic Alert: Wheat in Tortilla Strips Leads to Recall

November 25, 2024

Have you heard about the recent stir in the food world? A popular tortilla chip salad topper is being recalled in 20 states due to an unexpected allergen. Sugar Foods, the company behind the snack, discovered wheat in their Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style. Yikes! This is a big no-no for

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The Story of Kneecap Cartilage: What Works and What's Next

November 24, 2024

Knee cartilage damage, especially around the kneecap (patella), is quite common. Unfortunately, these injuries don’t heal on their own easily, so surgery might be necessary to fix them, improve symptoms, and slow down the development of knee arthritis. We know a lot about fixing cartilage in other p

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The Hidden Danger of Uterine AVMs: A Closer Look at Cases and Treatments

November 23, 2024

You might think that bleeding after a surgery is normal, but sometimes it's not. We're talking about a condition called uterine arteriovenous malformation, or AVM. This happens when blood vessels in the uterus get all mixed up and start bleeding. It's becoming more common because of things like cesa

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` How Taiwan's Healthcare is Using a Common Nursing Language `

November 23, 2024

` In a country as diverse as Taiwan, where multiple languages are spoken, communication in healthcare can be tricky. To tackle this challenge, Taiwan is adopting standardized nursing languages. This means that nurses will use the same terms and phrases when talking to patients or colleagues, regard

environment

Upcycling Fashion: Ghana's Designers Turn Waste into Treasure

November 23, 2024

In Ghana, where used clothes from the West are a common sight, designers are turning the tide on textile waste. Instead of letting discarded clothes clog up beaches and dumps, they're transforming them into stylish outfits. The festival "Obroni Wawu October" is where the magic happens. Designers tak

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Battlefield Breathing: Helping Wounded Soldiers Breathe Better

November 23, 2024

Soldiers injured in battles often have trouble breathing. One serious problem is called Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). This happens when the lungs can't get enough oxygen. Doctors and researchers looked into how to best treat this near the battlefield. They found two main methods: mecha

science

Insects' Secret Smells: The Power of Terpenes

November 23, 2024

Did you know insects sometimes use smells to talk to each other? These tiny creatures may seem like they're just buzzing around, but they're actually communicating through chemical signals called pheromones. For a long time, scientists thought most of these pheromones were made from fats. But guess

finance

Bitcoin's Wild Ride: The Investment Boom

November 23, 2024

Imagine the stock market as a serene ocean, where big fish like the S&P 500 swim smoothly. But enter the crypto world, and it's like a stormy sea! Bitcoin has skyrocketed by 40% in just a month. It's not alone—even risky penny stocks and leveraged ETFs are riding high. So, what's making the waves? S

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Classroom Virus Spread: How Humidity Can Help

November 23, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a lot about how diseases spread indoors. One big lesson was that crowded, poorly ventilated spaces can be hotspots for infection. Most classrooms in the U. S. don't have mechanical ventilation, so they can fill up with tiny virus particles in the air. Scientists used