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Work Disability and Heart Disease in Young Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis: What's the Link?

November 18, 2024

Young adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) might face a higher risk of heart disease if they become unable to work due to their condition. A recent study looked into this idea by examining data from the CorEvitas registry. Researchers compared two groups of people under 65 with RA: those who develo

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Is Forced Treatment the Answer to Homelessness?

November 18, 2024

More and more people are struggling with homelessness in Canada, with over one in ten experiencing it at some point in their lives. Governments are dismantling encampments and some are even using special laws to ignore court rulings. Now, they're considering forced mental health treatments. But is t

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Six More Humans Catch Bird Flu in California and Oregon

November 16, 2024

Recently, the H5N1 bird flu has been making its way into more people. Six more cases have been reported, with five in California and one in Oregon. This is the first case in Oregon. There might be another case in California, but it's still being checked. All these cases are mild, and the people caug

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Exploring Human Navigation Without Vision

November 16, 2024

Have you ever walked a familiar path with your eyes closed? It turns out, humans have a fascinating ability to travel from one place to another without seeing or actively thinking about their journey. This skill is called human odometry. Researchers recently reviewed 23 key studies on this topic. Th

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Director Jake Kasdan Talks Love for Dwayne Johnson, 'Red One' and 'Jumanji 3'

November 16, 2024

It's been a whirlwind for Jake Kasdan. After directing two Jumanji movies in quick succession, he was ready for a change of pace. So when Dwayne Johnson's collaborator Hiram Garcia pitched the idea for 'Red One', Kasdan jumped at the chance to give it a unique twist. The film, now in theaters, is a

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Discovering Healthy Bacteria in Breast Milk: A New Hope Against Cancer

November 16, 2024

Scientists in Türkiye have found something amazing in breast milk. They discovered four new strains of a bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. These tiny helpers might be our new allies in the fight against colon cancer. First, let's talk about their superpowers. These bacteria can survive

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Babies' Gut Bacteria: A Link to Early Allergies?

November 15, 2024

Ever wondered what role tiny bacteria in breast milk play in a baby's health? Scientists are now finding that the microbiome, or the collection of microorganisms, in human milk could influence whether a child develops allergies in early childhood. This might sound a bit surprising, but let's break i

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Nano Vaccines: A New Hope Against B19V

November 15, 2024

Did you know that B19V, a tiny virus, can cause big problems for pregnant women? It's responsible for fetal hydrops, a serious condition. But creating a vaccine against it has been tough. Scientists have now found a clever way to make a vaccine using tiny protein particles shaped like spheres. They

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Understanding Probability: Why Our Brains Sometimes Jump Instead of Slide

November 15, 2024

Have you ever wondered how we figure out probabilities? Like, how likely it is to rain tomorrow, or if that dice will land on six? Scientists have been looking into this, and they've found something interesting. Sometimes, our brains don't update our guesses smoothly. Instead, we might change our mi

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Does Childhood Trauma Impact Brain Connectivity in Schizophrenia?

November 15, 2024

Schizophrenia, known for its brain dysconnectivity issues, has puzzled scientists who wonder if childhood trauma (CT) affects this. A study looked at whether self-reported CT can explain the brain's wiring issues in these individuals. This study compared structural brain connectivity in people with