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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

How a Missing Protein Messes Up Muscle Healing

Researchers found that a specific protein, Adamts5, plays a big role in muscle healing. When this protein is missing, muscles don't heal as well after an injury. This is because the protein helps control inflammation and scarring, which are important for muscle repair. In an experiment, scientists

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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

How Different Metals Affect Cancer and Normal Cells

Researchers have been looking into how different metal compounds affect cells. They used a special tool called Raman spectroscopy to study this. This tool helps see changes inside cells without needing any labels. They tested three types of metal compounds: copper(II), manganese(II), and silver(I).

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

How Sleep and Body Chemistry Affect Brain Power in Older Adults

Researchers have been digging into how sleep and body chemistry might be linked to brain function in older adults. It's known that poor sleep can lead to cognitive issues, but the exact biological reasons are still a mystery. A recent study tried to figure out if certain chemicals in the blood play

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Jan 23 2026EDUCATION

How Screens and Playtime Shape Young Minds

Researchers wanted to see how much time kids spend on screens and playing outside affects their learning and feelings. They looked at different groups of preschoolers and how they use their time. Some kids spend a lot of time on screens, while others play outside more. The study aimed to see if thes

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

A New Addition to the Vance Family

Usha Vance, the spouse of Vice President JD Vance, has shared exciting news. She is expecting her fourth child, a boy, due in late July. Her social media update confirmed that both she and the baby are healthy. The Vance family already includes three children: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel. Usha, now 40

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Body Clock Weakness Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Seniors

Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between a person's internal body clock and their risk of developing dementia. The study, which wrapped up in December 2025, tracked over 2, 000 adults, all around 79 years old and initially free of dementia, for three years. To gather data, participants w

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Costs of Grazing on Public Lands

Public lands in the U. S. are vast, covering an area more than twice the size of California. These lands are used for many things, including grazing livestock. The government allows ranchers to use these lands for a fee, but the fees are much lower than what ranchers would pay on private land. In fa

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Jan 12 2026HEALTH

When to Take Your Blood Pressure Pill: Night or Day?

Researchers dug into a big question: Does it matter if you take your blood pressure medicine at night or in the morning? They looked at lots of studies to see how it affects heart health. Taking blood pressure pills at night might be better for some people. It could lower the risk of heart problems

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Yoga's Impact on Women Battling Gynecologic Cancer

Researchers recently looked into how yoga can help women dealing with gynecologic cancer. They created a 12-week yoga program with the help of the participants. This was not your usual group study. They wanted to see how each person felt differently. Most studies focus on breast cancer. This time, t

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Jan 11 2026EDUCATION

Life Skills: The Missing Piece in Education

Education often focuses on academics, but that's not enough. Students need more than just book smarts to succeed in life. They need to know how to handle real-world situations. This is where life skills come in. Many students struggle with basic life skills. They might know their subjects well, but

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