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How Genetic Counselors Can Help with Test Orders

January 14, 2025

With the rise of complex genetic technologies and more tests being ordered by non-genetic healthcare providers, there's been an increase in inappropriately ordered genetic tests. This is where genetic counselors (GCs) come in. They're experts in evaluating whether a genetic test is truly necessary.

politics

BlackRock's Exit: Timing or Trend?

January 14, 2025

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has decided to exit the "Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. " This group, backed by the UN, aims to combat climate change. The decision comes as the city of Los Angeles faces devastating wildfires. Are woke policies to blame? Let's rewind. A few years

science

A Mouse Model for Testing Gammaherpesvirus Vaccines

January 14, 2025

Gammaherpesviruses are known for causing cancer and lifelong infections in humans. Unfortunately, there are no approved vaccines for major types like Epstein-Barr virus or Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus. Scientists often use a virus called murine gammaherpesvirus-68 (MHV68) to study these infections in

politics

Spy Cases in Taiwan Surge, China's Influence Growing

January 14, 2025

In recent years, Taiwan has faced a dramatic increase in suspected espionage by China. The number of people charged with spying for China has risen significantly, tripling from 16 in 2021 to 64 in 2024, according to Taiwan's security bureau. This increase includes both retired and active members of

health

Assessing the Use of Pulse Oximeters by Community Health Workers in Rural Burundi

January 14, 2025

In the heart of rural Burundi, community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in providing healthcare to remote communities. One of their biggest challenges is accurately diagnosing childhood illnesses, especially pneumonia, due to the lack of sophisticated diagnostic tools. To tackle this, a p

science

Trusting Science: A Casual Chat

January 14, 2025

Science has a trust problem. It’s not just about vaccines, but anything that feels mysterious or scary. Take vaccines, for instance. They’re a miracle, but who wants to be poked with a weakened germ? It’s all about trust. Recently, a big vaccine skeptic, Robert F Kennedy Jr, was nominated for a top

health

Can Exercise Boost Health and Save Money for Breast Cancer Patients?

January 14, 2025

Imagine you're battling metastatic breast cancer (mBC). You're wondering if a supervised exercise program could do more than just keep you active. Researchers decided to test this idea. They conducted a study called the PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial. This trial compared a 9-month exercise program with usu

business

COVID-19's Hit on Small Businesses: A Deep Dive into North Carolina

January 14, 2025

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in te

business

Texas Leads Business Bankruptcies, Houston Court Rebounds Post-Scandal

January 14, 2025

In 2024, Texas emerged as the top state for business bankruptcies in the U. S. Surprisingly, Houston saw a dip in filings due to a scandal at the courthouse. The Southern District of Texas, known for its intricate bankruptcy cases, experienced a drop in filings after a judge stepped down. However, i

health

Oxytocin: The Hormone That Unites Us All

January 14, 2025

Did you know oxytocin is not just a hormone for females? It's been around since the dawn of mammals and impacts our bodies in many ways. A collection of articles named "Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology" shares 15 stories about this amazing hormone. Each author tells their personal journey into