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The Surprising Link Between Parents' Divorce and Adult Stroke Risk

January 23, 2025

Ever wondered how your parents' divorce could affect you decades later? A new study sheds light on an unexpected connection. Children who grew up with divorced parents may face a higher risk of stroke as adults. The link is so strong that it's comparable to well-known risk factors like diabetes and

politics

The Trump Administration Puts a Pause on Health Agency Communications

January 23, 2025

In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re

health

How Employers Can Help Caregivers Juggle Work and Family Life

January 23, 2025

Balancing a job with caring for family members can be tough. This study looked into a helpful approach called a "participatory workplace" that employers can use to support their staff who have caregiving duties. The idea is to prevent and solve problems that caregivers might face while managing thei

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HIV and Sugar Metabolism: What's the Deal in China?

January 22, 2025

You might be wondering, what's the link between HIV and how our bodies handle sugar? A recent study in China aimed to clear up some confusion. This wasn't just any study; it involved multiple healthcare centers and compared HIV-positive folks on antiviral therapy with healthy people. The big questio

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Exercise Can Counter Act the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution on Platelets

January 22, 2025

Air pollution is a major health concern, with ozone (O₃) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) being two key culprits. These pollutants can make you sick in various ways. One study in rural China, the Henan Rural Cohort Study, looked into how these pollutants affect the body, specifically platelets, which are

science

Ferroelectric Semiconductors: A New Way to Control Light and Electricity

January 22, 2025

Ever wondered how we can make our electronic devices even smarter? Well, scientists are exploring a fascinating material called ferroelectric semiconductors. These special materials can change their electrical properties when exposed to certain conditions, like a light switch that turns on and off i

science

Watching Immune Cells Fight Bacteria: A New Tool for Scientists

January 22, 2025

Imagine you're at war with tiny invaders. Your body's immune cells, like soldiers, need to know where to strike. One key soldier here is a protein called Granzyme B (GzmB). It plays a huge role in fighting off bacterial infections by causing bacteria to self-destruct. Scientists have created a sort

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How Obesity Impacts Pain Treatment by Injection

January 22, 2025

Ever wondered how your weight might affect back pain treatment? A recent study looked into this, focusing on the impact of obesity on a common procedure called lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections (TFESIs). These injections are often used to relieve pain in the lower back. The research

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Glowing Virus Detectors: A Fun Way to Measure Infections

January 22, 2025

Ever pondered how scientists figure out if a virus is super contagious? They've got a clever trick using tiny, glow-in-the-dark molecules called probes. These probes latch onto the outer shell of viruses and light up when they attach. Scientists discovered that a snippet of protein from the flu viru

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Unlocking the Full Potential of GLP-1 Medications

January 22, 2025

You've likely heard about GLP-1 medications and their benefits for weight control, diabetes, and heart health. But there's more to these drugs than meets the eye. A recent study dived into their surprising additional perks, like potentially lowering the risk of substance abuse, mental health issues,