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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Dad's Lifestyle: A Hidden Message in Sperm

Dads might be sending secret messages to their kids through their sperm. This isn't about genes. It's about tiny molecules called RNA. These molecules can carry information about a dad's lifestyle. Things like what he eats, how he exercises, and even how stressed he is. This idea is still new and a

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Tax Tips: Meals and Miles

Tax time can be confusing, especially when it comes to figuring out what counts as a business expense. Two experts from Wisconsin, Rick Kutch and Mark Leeder, share some key points to help business owners stay on track. First, let's talk about meals. Many people think any meal eaten during work hou

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Dec 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande's Funny and Heartfelt SNL Return

The last Saturday Night Live of 2025 started with a bang. Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, gave a warning about "arctic immigrants" sneaking in through chimneys. He also talked about some made-up achievements, like renaming the Kennedy Center and invading "Venezuelar" alone. Johnson's p

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Dec 21 2025HEALTH

Processed Meats and Cancer: What's the Deal with Nitrosyl-Heme?

Processed meats have long been linked to colorectal cancer, but what's the real story behind this connection? Scientists have been digging into the role of nitrosyl-heme, a compound formed when nitrites are added to meats during processing. This compound might be the key player in boosting cancer ri

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Dec 21 2025HEALTH

Older Adults and Cancer: A Growing Challenge in the MENA Region

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is facing a significant health issue: more older adults, especially those 85 and older, are getting cancer. This problem is growing faster here than in many other parts of the world. From 1990 to 2021, the number of new cancer cases in this age group in

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Dec 20 2025HEALTH

How Food and Exercise Change Your Genes

People often wonder how food and exercise affect the body. One key player in this process is a substance called β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB). It is made when the body breaks down fats for energy. But BHB does more than just provide energy. It also helps control inflammation, protects the brain, and even

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Is Dried Blood Sampling the Future of Vitamin D Testing?

Vitamin D is crucial for our health. It affects many things in our body. Doctors often check levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-(OH)D) to see if someone has enough vitamin D. Normally, they take blood from a vein. But there's a new way: dried blood microsampling. This new method is less invasive. It

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

How China Boosted Animal Disease Fighters: A Success Story

China faced a big problem in 2010. It lacked skilled veterinarians to tackle animal diseases. These diseases can spread quickly and even jump to humans. To fix this, China started a special training program called CFETPV. This program teaches vets important skills to fight diseases. The program has

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Measles Spreading Fast in South Carolina: What's Going On?

In South Carolina, measles is spreading quickly. This is mostly happening in one church and a few schools in Spartanburg county. Health officials say 111 people have gotten sick. Most of these people were not vaccinated. Some were only partially vaccinated. Over 250 people are now in quarantine. Thi

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Dec 09 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Doctors and scientists are often seen as the smartest people in the room. They have years of training and know a lot about the human body and the world around us. But here's a secret: the best ones know that they don't know everything. This is called epistemic humility. It's about being open to the

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