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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Missed Appointments and MS Medication: What's the Connection?

You know how important it is to stick to your multiple sclerosis (MS) medication. But did you know that missing appointments could affect how long you stay on your disease-modifying therapy (DMT)? A recent study looked into this. Researchers wanted to find out if skipping appointments could predict

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Warm Weather and Storms Hit Gap's Sales, but Holiday Season Looks Bright

Gap, the well-known apparel brand, had a bit of a rough third quarter. Hurricanes and unseasonably warm weather really took a toll on their sales. But, despite these challenges, they still managed to do better than expected. In fact, they even raised their annual sales guidance for the third time th

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

The Seven Breakthroughs of Dr. Gall

At 92, renowned scientist Dr. Joseph Grafton Gall announced his retirement. Three months later, his colleagues celebrated his extraordinary career spanning almost 70 years in education and research. Dr. Gall, affectionately known as "Joe, " passed away peacefully at 96. Let's explore the seven remar

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Medicare's Post-Discharge Care: Does It Make a Difference?

In 2013, Medicare started paying doctors for helping patients after they leave the hospital. This is called transitional care management (TCM). We wanted to find out how this has affected patients. We studied the records of many patients and compared the care given by different groups of doctors. So

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Spotting Liver Harm: A New Tool in Action

Liver damage caused by drugs, known as drug-induced liver injury (DILI), is a serious issue. Doctors often miss the early signs. Here’s where a tiny detail in liver cells comes into play: their mitochondria. When these tiny powerhouses get hurt, they become thicker or stickier, a change we can see a

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

House Panel to Vote on Releasing Gaetz Report

On Wednesday, the House ethics committee is set to vote on making public a report about former Republican representative Matt Gaetz. The report looks into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and other misdeeds against Gaetz, who was nominated by Donald Trump to lead the US justice department

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why 80 Hours in the Latest Dragon Age Game Just Isn't Enough

Imagine spending almost four days straight playing a new RPG. You've explored every corner, completed every quest, and even tried a few different characters. Yet, you're still craving more. That's the situation I found myself in after playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard for 80 hours. It's not that the

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Nov 20 2024CRIME

Jay-Z's Team Fights for Transparency in Kansas City Police Records

You might know Jay-Z as a famous rapper, but did you know he also has a social justice arm called Team Roc? Well, they're not happy with the Kansas City, Kansas, police department. Team Roc says the department isn't being transparent about police misconduct. They filed a lawsuit because they think t

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Frozen Treasure: The Siberian Saber-Toothed Cub

In Siberia, mining workers found something amazing in the frozen ground by the Badyarikha River. It was a baby saber-toothed cat that lived over 37, 000 years ago! This little guy, about three weeks old, was in such good shape that scientists could study its body and fur. This is the first time ever

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Representative Greene's Surprise Defense of Matt Gaetz

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican known for her controversial statements, surprised everyone when she defended Matt Gaetz, a controversial figure nominated by Donald Trump for attorney general. Greene spoke out after a report on Gaetz's alleged misconduct was set to be released. She sugge

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