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BYU Players Eyeing Historic Marks in Alamo Bowl Showdown

December 28, 2024

Get ready for some history-making plays at the Alamo Bowl! Brigham Young University's football team is set to face off against Colorado this Saturday, and several players are just a few yards or points away from breaking records. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff is closing in on a huge milestone. If he th

education

Unlocking Black History: Florida Students Learn Beyond School Walls

December 28, 2024

Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Flor

health

The Battle Against Insurance Delays in Cancer Care

December 27, 2024

Have you ever wondered why insurance companies make it so hard for cancer patients to get the care they need? Many doctors and patients are frustrated because insurance companies often deny or delay treatments and tests. This can be life-threatening for people fighting cancer. Dr. Debra Patt, a can

weather

Slow Down, It's Going to Rain: Expect Delays on Highways This Weekend

December 27, 2024

Listen up, everyone! This weekend is going to be wet and busy on the highways. The weather folks are saying we could get over three inches of rain from Friday to Sunday night. So, buckle up for slower drives, especially on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Don't worry about ice; it'll be pretty war

health

Monitoring Infliximab for Ulcerative Colitis: Is It Worth the Cost?

December 27, 2024

Managing ulcerative colitis (UC) often involves using a drug called infliximab (IFX). But should doctors track the drug's levels in the body (a process known as therapeutic drug monitoring, or TDM) to improve outcomes? The answer isn't clear-cut; TDM might provide better results, but is it cost-effe

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Psoriasis Treatment: Age and BMI Matter

December 26, 2024

Did you know that age and body mass index (BMI) could play a significant role in how well a psoriasis treatment works? A recent study looked into a medication called deucravacitinib, a type of drug that blocks certain proteins in the body. This study wanted to find out what factors might make some p

science

Casuarina's Secret Weapon Against a Wood-Boring Pest

December 26, 2024

Ever wondered why some trees are more appealing to certain pests? Meet Casuarina equisetifolia, a coastal tree that's a favorite snack for the wood-boring pest Anoplophora chinensis. These pests love to munch on Casuarina trees, but scientists found something interesting: a molecular switch called C

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Greece's Child Mental Health Care: Challenges and Gaps

December 26, 2024

Greece's mental health system is in the middle of a big change, trying to move towards a community-focused model. This shift isn't easy, especially when it comes to caring for kids and teens. Experts worry that the current system doesn't cover enough ground and has some big holes in service. Unfortu

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How Age Shapes Our Memory Recall

December 26, 2024

Ever wondered how age influences the way we remember and order our life events? A fascinating study took a deep dive into this question by exploring how people of different ages recall both positive and negative autobiographical memories (AMs). The research involved 364 participants, ranging from 18

science

Moving Forward with Space: Senate Bill for NASA’s Future

December 25, 2024

Imagine this: a Senate bill is on the table, directing NASA to shift its focus towards commercial space stations and to tackle cost overruns in science missions. This bill, introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash. ) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), looks to speed up the development of commercial space