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Exploring Sugar Coatings on Proteins: What They Mean for Our Health

January 16, 2025

You know how proteins in your body can have sugar molecules attached to them? This process is called glycosylation. It's super important for things like making proteins strong and helping cells stick to each other. But sometimes, these sugar coatings can go wonky. When they do, it's linked to seriou

politics

Republicans Say Minnesota House is Ready, Governor Disagrees

January 16, 2025

On Wednesday, the Minnesota State Capitol saw an unusual scene. Normally, the House and Senate send delegates to inform the governor that they're ready to work. This year, however, things were different. Four Republican representatives, Ben Bakeberg, Max Rymer, Jon Koznick, and Paul Anderson, went t

health

Racial Gaps in Labor Pain Relief: What's the Deal?

January 16, 2025

Did you know that the way women experience pain relief during childbirth can be different based on their race? A recent study looked into how often black and white women needed extra pain meds while using labor epidurals. The study found that black women might be getting these extra meds more often

politics

Vought's Vision: Streamline Government, Empower President

January 16, 2025

Russ Vought, the nominee for the White House budget chief, stirred things up during his Senate hearing. He believes the president should have the power to fire federal workers with ease. Additionally, he thinks the president should be able to use Congress' money if it benefits the president's agenda

sports

How Tennis Racket String Tension Affects Your Forehand Game

January 16, 2025

Ever wondered how tightening or loosening your tennis racket strings can change your game? A recent study dug into this question by testing three different string tensions. They used fancy tools like a dynamic acceleration signal acquisition system and a radar speed gun to measure how 15 male athlet

science

Bacteria's Iron Interactions: A Closer Look at Siderophore Networks

January 16, 2025

Bacteria talk to each other in many ways, and one of those conversations is about sharing or competing for iron. Iron is a big deal for bacteria, so they use special molecules called siderophores to grab it from their surroundings. These siderophores can either help or hinder other bacteria, dependi

health

Fighting Childhood Obesity: A Comic Tool for Minority Preadolescents

January 15, 2025

Childhood obesity is still a big problem, especially among kids from racial and ethnic minority groups with less money. This issue is mostly due to unhealthy eating habits, like eating lots of junk food and sugary drinks and not enough fruits and veggies. Scientists are looking into new ways to help

health

Get Active: Top Apps for Fitness Fun and Health

January 15, 2025

Want to stay fit and healthy? There are tons of apps out there, but which ones are the best? Let's take a look at some standout fitness apps that can help you track your nutrition, runs, and even keep you from getting bored during workouts. First up, nutrition trackers. Cronometer is a great choice

technology

Apple Watches May Soon Track Your Blood Pressure

January 15, 2025

Did you know blood pressure tracking could soon be a thing on Apple Watches? According to a report, both the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Series 11, expected to launch later this year, might include this highly anticipated feature. But wait, there's more! This isn't just about showing your exact bloo

sports

Fox Sports to Lure NFL Fans to IndyCar with Star-Studded Promos

January 15, 2025

Are you ready to see racing legends like Josef Newgarden and NFL great Tom Brady sharing the screen? Fox Sports is rolling out a clever plan to attract football fans to their new IndyCar racing programs. Starting March 2, Fox will debut the first season of IndyCar, hoping to grab the attention of th