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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Teens and Therapy: What Matters Most?

You might think that all teens feel the same about talking to a therapist. Surprisingly, there's not much research from places like the Arabian Gulf to show us what teens there think. So, this study set out to find out what makes some teens more likely to seek help from a professional psychologist.

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

What Do Older Adults Really Want from Their Care?

Imagine you're trying to please a big, diverse group of people – that's the challenge when it comes to caring for older adults. They're like a box of chocolates, all different. Some like to be looked after at home, others in a friendly care center. Some need a lot of attention, while others are happ

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Which CDKI Works Best? A Real World Look at Palbociclib and Ribociclib

Imagine you're at the doctor's office, trying to figure out which medicine works best for a specific type of breast cancer. Palbociclib and ribociclib are both used to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, but which one is more effective? A study called OPAL (NCT03417115) tried

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Dec 22 2024SPORTS

The Showdown: Kentucky vs. Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic

The stage is set for a thrilling college basketball game as Kentucky and Ohio State face off in the CBS Sports Classic. This event takes place at Madison Square Garden, New York, with a 5:30 PM ET tip-off on Saturday, December 21. The Wildcats, ranked fourth, are favored to win, aiming to narrow the

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Dec 22 2024SCIENCE

Saving Purple Passion Fruit: A Journey to Zero Waste

Did you know that purple passion fruit, a popular fruit, often leaves behind its peel and seeds as waste? These by-products are actually packed with nutrients and beneficial compounds. The challenge lies in the variety of these fruits, which can make it tough to use these leftovers effectively. A re

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Dec 22 2024SCIENCE

Understanding Time-Dependent Factors in Long-Term Studies

In long-term studies where researchers are examining events that happen over time, it's common to find that important factors, or covariates, change over time. The old-school Cox regression model can deal with these changing factors but assumes that their impact on the likelihood of an event is just

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Dec 22 2024CRIME

Why Health Industry Want Mangione Tried Federally?

When it comes to the murder of Brian Thompson, the health insurance industry wants the feds to take the lead. They’re hoping the US Department of Justice will prosecute accused killer Luigi Mangione and show that vigilante crimes won't be tolerated. The federal case began suddenly, surprising both d

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Dec 22 2024CRIME

New York City's Police Department Gets a Fresh Start

When Jessie Tisch took over as the new Police Commissioner, she faced an immediate challenge: a high-profile shooting in Manhattan. But once the suspect was caught, Tisch turned her attention to some big changes needed within the NYPD. One of her first moves was to send 500 officers back to their r

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Dec 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

How China's Enterprise-Government Partnership Drives Net-Zero Goals

Reducing emissions to zero is a global goal, and China is in the mix. But achieving this requires a team effort between the government and businesses. These two groups often have different interests, creating a situation where actions matter. Imagine a game where both sides have to work together to

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Exploring the Battleground: How Lung Cancer Fights Back

You may think of a lung tumor as just a bunch of cancer cells clumped together. But that's not the whole story. The tumor lives in a complex neighborhood, called the tumor microenvironment (TME). This lively area is filled with different cells and molecules that shape how the tumor grows and how it

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