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Dec 30 2025OPINION

Harvard's New Rules: Free Speech or Just Different Limits?

Harvard University recently made big changes to its diversity and inclusion programs. This shift happened because of pressure from the Trump administration. The university's focus is now on encouraging open discussions and connections among students. The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and B

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

How Medicines Work Differently in Women at Various Life Stages

Women's bodies go through many changes. These changes can affect how medicines work. This is why it's important to study how medicines behave in women. This is called pharmacokinetics. In the past, most studies did not include women. This left many questions unanswered. It also led to less effectiv

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

How Different Cultures Show Love and Care

Love and care are essential for strong relationships. Yet, how much people express these feelings varies greatly around the world. A large study looked at data from 22 countries across six continents. It found that the Philippines ranked highest in showing love and care, while Japan ranked lowest. C

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Tracking Tumor DNA: A New Way to Monitor Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists are now looking at something called circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to see how well treatments are working, especially for a type of cancer known as large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL). This isn't just any DNA; it's the DNA that tumors shed into the

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Dec 22 2025LIFESTYLE

Cabbage: The Underrated Star of the Kitchen

Cabbage often gets overlooked in the kitchen, but it's a versatile vegetable that can be the star of many dishes. It's used in various cuisines worldwide, from adding crunch to fish tacos to enhancing stir-fries and classic braises. To uncover the best way to cook cabbage, three culinary experts wer

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Dec 19 2025SCIENCE

Rice Resistance: A Closer Look at Bangladeshi Varieties

Bangladesh's rice fields are under siege from bacterial leaf blight (BLB), a disease that can wipe out entire crops. But not all hope is lost. Scientists have been on the hunt for rice varieties that can stand up to this pesky plant predator. They've zeroed in on five key resistance genes: Xa4, Xa5,

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mysteries of a Rare Genetic Condition

In the world of medical science, there are cases that puzzle experts and push the boundaries of our understanding. One such case involves a rare genetic variant in the ACTC1 gene. This variant is linked to some serious health issues that can be spotted even before a baby is born. Doctors can see pr

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

A Baby Born in the Most Unlikely Place

In a strange turn of events, a baby named Ryu Lopez was born outside his mother's uterus. This is not something that happens often. The baby was found during surgery to remove a huge cyst from his mother's ovary. The cyst weighed over 22 pounds. It had been growing for years. The mother, Suze Lopez

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Flu Season Strikes Early: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

A new flu strain is causing a surge in illnesses earlier than usual, and it's hitting hard. This year, the influenza A H3N2, specifically the K variant, is spreading quickly across the globe and in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an 8. 1% increase in positi

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

How Data Can Help Manage Diabetes Better: A New Approach

In the world of healthcare, data is becoming a powerful tool. It helps experts understand how treatments work over time. One big challenge is figuring out the best way to treat type-2 diabetes. This is where a method called Two Stage Least Squares (2SLS) comes into play. Normally, 2SLS is used to d

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