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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Exercise and Cancer: How Sweat Might Fight Tumors

Exercise has long been known to lower the chances of getting cancer and help with treatment. But how exactly does it work? One interesting idea is that exercise might help by sending out tiny messengers called extracellular vesicles. These vesicles are like little packages that cells use to talk

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

How Fats and Starches React to Humidity and Microwaves

Wheat starch and fatty acids can team up to form complexes. These complexes are important for health but can be easily affected by the moisture in the air. To understand this better, scientists created these complexes using microwaves and different types of fatty acids. They varied the length of the

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

How Tannic Acid Boosts Protein Power in Food

Tannic acid is a big deal in the food world. It can boost the power of proteins. This is especially true when it's used to create tiny particles called nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are made from zein and casein, two common proteins. The process involves a clever use of pH levels to bind tannic

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Measles On The Rise: Why Some Vaccinated People Still Get Sick

The United States has seen over 800 measles cases this year. The majority of these cases are in West Texas, where an outbreak has been ongoing since January. Most people who catch measles have not been vaccinated. However, a small number of cases, about 3%, are in people who have been fully vacci

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Cold Storage: Can Blood Cells Handle the Chill?

Red blood cells are usually kept between 2 and 6 degrees Celsius. This is the standard in Europe. But what if they get colder? Much colder. What if they get exposed to temperatures below zero? This is a real concern. Sometimes, blood cells get too cold, especially when they are being transported

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Screen Time and Its Impact on Middle Schoolers' Health Habits

The link between screen time and the health habits of middle school students has been a hot topic. A recent study looked into how different types of screen time affect the healthy behaviors of sixth graders. The research involved data from over 12, 000 students across 110 middle schools. These stude

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Apr 20 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Feet: The Unexpected Side Effect of Popular Weight Loss Drugs

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have become popular among celebrities. These drugs are known for their effectiveness in helping people shed pounds quickly. However, these drugs come with some surprising side effects. One of the more unusual side effects is something called "Ozempic fe

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise: The U. S. Faces Growing Health Challenge

Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. with 800 confirmed cases as of a recent count. This is more than double the number of cases reported in all of 2024. The virus has spread to several states, with Texas being the hardest hit. The outbreak in West Texas has reached 597 cases, with two children

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

A Doctor's Risky Move During Measles Outbreak

A Texas doctor, Ben Edwards, found himself in the spotlight after treating kids during a measles outbreak while he himself was infected. Edwards appeared in a video, posted by an anti-vaccine group, showing him with a measles rash. He admitted to having the disease, stating that his symptoms started

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Ozone's Hidden Impact on Pregnancy Chances in China

Ozone, a common air pollutant, has been linked to a significant drop in fertility rates in China. This connection has not been widely explored, despite ozone's strong oxidative properties. A recent study shed light on this issue by gathering data from over 10, 000 couples trying to conceive. The stu

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