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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Preparing for Battle: How Women with Ovarian Cancer View Pre-Surgery Training

Ovarian cancer is a serious disease that often requires major surgery. This surgery can be life-changing, and some experts believe that pre-surgery training, known as prehabilitation, could help patients recover better. Prehabilitation involves exercises and other activities to boost a patient's phy

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Mar 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Computing: Tiny, Powerful, and Super Smart

It is no secret that computing is evolving at a rapid pace. One of the latest innovations is a tiny device called a memtransistor. This device is made from a special kind of material called van der Waals heterostructures, which are basically layers of different materials stacked on top of each other

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

Sports in Chicago: A Green Beer Agenda

Chicago is buzzing with sports excitement as St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off early. This year, the festivities start on Friday and wrap up on Monday, just in time for the Cubs' season opener in Japan on Tuesday. This means Chicagoans will have plenty to talk about during the Green Beer Agend

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Mar 13 2025SPORTS

Evan Engram Joins the Broncos

Evan Engram, a tight end who has made it to the Pro Bowl twice, has signed a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. This deal is worth $23 million, with a significant $16. 5 million guaranteed. The Broncos have been looking to strengthen their tight end position, and Engram brings a lot to the table

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's Big Showdown: What's Next for AI and Gaming?

NVIDIA's big event, the GPU Technology Conference, is just around the corner. This year, it's happening March 17-21 in San Jose. But don't worry if you can't make it in person—there's a liveblog and livestream for the keynote with CEO Jensen Huang on March 18. Mark your calendars for 1 PM ET/10 AM P

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Sleep Apnea: The Battle of the Mouth Guards

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can be treated with mandibular advancement devices (MADs). These devices work by pushing the lower jaw forward during sleep, which helps keep the airway open. There are different types of MADs, and they can be customized or ready-made. They can

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Mar 09 2025HEALTH

Big Kidney Stones: A New Surgical Hope

Kidney stones can be incredibly uncomfortable. They can block urine flow and cause a lot of pain. Traditionally, doctors have relied on a method called PCNL to tackle big kidney stones. But recent discoveries have shown that there might be a better option: a surgical method called LPL. LPL is a typ

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Mar 09 2025HEALTH

Understanding and Handling X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Kids

Managing a rare genetic disorder like X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in children can be challenging. This condition affects how the body handles phosphorus, leading to issues with bone growth and overall health. Over the past five years, the medical community has made significant strides in un

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Lung Cancer Patients in France: A Look at Treatment Choices and Results

In France, patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (LAM NSCLC) have been given nivolumab as a second-line or later treatment. This drug is part of a group known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which help the body's immune system fight cancer. The study focused on how patient

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Mar 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's Big Moves: AI, Layoffs, and a New Alexa

OpenAI has just dropped its biggest AI model yet, called GPT-4. 5. This isn't just any model; it's a beast trained on more data and computing power than ever before. The rollout is a bit staggered because they ran out of GPUs. It's a big deal, and it's already available to some users. The AI wo

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