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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

The Challenges of Sharing Tough News in Blood Care

Imagine you're a hematologist, navigating the delicate path of delivering bad news to patients. It's a reality that Dr. Sarah Thompson faces daily. She's not just sharing information, but guiding patients through tough moments. Unlike other parts of medicine, hematology often deals with life-alterin

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Jan 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Hollywood Clash: A Tale of Feud and Cinema

Hollywood feuds can often reach boiling points, and the recent clash between actress Blake Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni is no exception. Baldoni has accused Lively of trying to bar him and his production team from the premiere of their film, "It Ends With Us, " in what he describes as a

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Jan 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Discovering Voices of Informal Settlements: A Glimpse into Khan Road, South Africa

Let's zoom in on Khan Road, a bustling but under-resourced informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, the heart of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. A team of local researchers, armed with mobile phones and a structured survey, talked to 159 residents between August and September 2022. Their goal?

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Biking for a Buck: How On-Demand Work Affects Food Delivery Cyclists

Imagine racing against time on two wheels, delivering food to hungry customers. This is the daily grind for bicycle messengers in the online food delivery sector. These workers are usually hired on an as-needed basis, and their relationship with employers is mostly online. They often find themselves

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

How Si-Wu-Tang Helps the Liver Heal

Liver fibrosis is like a scar that forms when the liver tries to fix itself after repeated damage. It's a complicated process, and doctors don't have many good treatments for it. Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) are tiny cells in the liver that change and help control other cells during fi

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Disney Celebrates New Year with Dance and Character Appearances

As the new year began, Disney's Hollywood Studios was buzzing with excitement. Partygoers were treated to several live entertainment events. At Center Stage, a DJ-led dance party got everyone moving near Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Over at Pixar Plaza, another dance extravaganza took place wi

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Against NY Times Over Blake Lively Story

Justin Baldoni, known for his role in the film "It Ends With Us, " has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times. The lawsuit comes after a story published by the Times, which claimed Baldoni repeatedly entered actress Blake Lively's trailer uninvited while she was undressed. Baldoni a

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Kate Beckinsale Shines Light on Industry's Reaction to Women's Complaints

Kate Beckinsale has thanked Blake Lively for bringing attention to the issue of women not being heard when they complain about problems on film sets. In a recent Instagram post, Beckinsale shared her own experiences of abuse and harassment during her three-decade career in Hollywood. She talked abou

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

The Tragic Death of Robert Brooks: A Look at Institutional Failures

Protests in New York City and Albany are demanding justice for Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who died after being brutally beaten by correctional officers. Brooks, serving a 12-year sentence for assault, was transferred to Marcy Correctional Facility in north Albany on December 9. The next day

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Targeting Lipid Uptake and Synthesis for Better Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostate cancer (PCa) often becomes resistant to treatment, making it hard to cure. This type of cancer is linked to unusual lipid metabolism, which makes it tough to treat. Scientists have come up with a clever way to tackle this problem. They designed a tiny nanomachine called HA@CD36i-TR@siSCD1.

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