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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Why Cutting Back on Holiday Alcohol Can Be a Healthy Choice

Holiday cheers often mean extra drinks, but did you know those festive cocktails can have some serious downsides? Dr. Neil McDevitt from Novant East Cooper Medical Center explains that even though alcohol is a big part of our culture, it's actually a type of poison that our bodies have to work hard

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Why Mixing Alcohol and Weed Can Change College Women's Reactions to Danger

Ever wondered what happens when you mix alcohol and cannabis? Researchers found that this combination can affect how college women respond to risky situations. They studied young women aged 18 to 24 who had been heavy drinkers or cannabis users in the past month. Using a method called ecological mom

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Dec 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Qualcomm's New Snapdragon Chips: TSMC's Exclusive Playground

It looks like Qualcomm is teaming up with TSMC for their upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and Gen 3 chips. TSMC is leading the game in semiconductors, leaving others like Samsung behind. This means Qualcomm might not have any other choice but to stick with TSMC. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is expe

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Dec 07 2024RELIGION

Why Do Neighboring Countries Start Ramadan on Different Days?

Have you ever wondered why countries like Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore start their holy month of Ramadan on different days? Even though they all follow the same lunar calendar, their methods of determining the start of each month vary greatly. Let's dive into how each country does it.

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Bed Sores After Spinal Cord Injury: Impact on Recovery

Cervical spinal cord injuries can lead to various complications, one of which is pressure ulcers, or bed sores. These sores are not only common but also trigger an increase in body-wide inflammation. This heightened inflammation can disrupt the natural healing process of the nervous system, which is

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

A Greener Way to Analyze Hep C Drugs

Ever wondered how scientists check if medicines like sofosbuvir and ledipasvir are doing their job? These drugs, approved to fight chronic hepatitis C, need precise measurement. So, scientists developed a new way to do this using ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), which is quick, green,

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Dec 02 2024SPORTS

Coach Morris Backs Kirk Cousins After Interception Woes

Quarterback Kirk Cousins had a tough day on Sunday, throwing four interceptions while the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Chargers 17-13. It marks the third straight game without a touchdown pass for Cousins. Despite this, head coach Raheem Morris isn't worried. He believes Cousins will rebound strongly

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Dec 02 2024SPORTS

Falcons Stumble Against Chargers: Cousins' Turnovers Costly

The Atlanta Falcons came out of their bye week hoping for a strong performance against the Los Angeles Chargers. However, despite a solid defensive effort, the Falcons' offense struggled, with quarterback Kirk Cousins making numerous mistakes. The game was tightly contested, but turnovers by Cousins

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Nov 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Midnight Madness: Launching Starlink Satellites

Get ready for a late-night show in the sky! SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Falcon 9 rocket at midnight from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission? To blast off 20 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The SpaceX crew will be working tirelessly to make sure everything runs smo

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Early Mars Carbonates: A Chemical Mystery

Earth's neighbor, Mars, has long been known to have once hosted extensive water-rock interactions under a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. However, carbonate minerals, which are common signs of such interactions, are surprisingly scarce on the Martian surface. Some scientists suggest that these carbo

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