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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Cancer Myths on Social Media

Social media is a hotspot for false information. This is especially true when it comes to serious illnesses like cancer. People are often misled by unproven cancer treatments. The problem is, most advice on how to spot these myths is too complicated. It assumes that everyone has strong research skil

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

When Strangers Divide: The Power of Small Differences

People often think that discrimination happens because of group differences. But what if it's not that simple? What if it's more about how we see ourselves compared to others, even when there are no clear groups? Researchers wanted to find out if people treat others differently based on tiny, random

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

Harnessing Sunlight: A New Way to Recycle Precious Metals

Porphyrins and polyoxometalates are two types of compounds that can work together to make a new kind of photocatalyst. This photocatalyst can be used to recover valuable metals like silver and platinum. The process uses visible light, which is a big advantage over traditional methods that rely on hi

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Feb 13 2025CELEBRITIES

Super Bowl Week: 2 Ex-MLB Stars Clash in New Orleans

In the bustling streets of New Orleans during Super Bowl week, a heated argument erupted between two former MLB pitchers, Patrick Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker. The incident took place outside Willie’s Chicken Shack, near the famous St. Louis Cathedral. Mahomes Sr. , the father of NFL superstar Patric

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Feb 12 2025FINANCE

Inflation Surge Sparks Market Slide

First thing Wednesday morning, Wall Street's stocks took a dip. Why? Because the latest inflation report came in hotter than expected. This report, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that prices had jumped 3% in the past year, up from 2. 9% in December. The core Consumer Price Index, which

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: New Faces and Old Favorites

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just announced its 2025 nominees, and there are some big surprises this year. The list includes 14 artists, with eight making their first appearance on the ballot. This year's nominees span various genres and eras, from the classic rock of Bad Company and Joe Cocker

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Feb 12 2025FINANCE

Inflation Surge: What's Behind the January Jump?

In January, inflation rates unexpectedly rose, causing a stir in the financial world. The consumer price index, which tracks the cost of goods and services across the U. S. , jumped by 0. 5% for the month. This put the annual inflation rate at 3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Doctor's Dollars: Where the Surgeons' Money Goes

Surgeons have been dipping into their funds for political influence. This all began in 2001, when the American College Surgeons group established a political action committee called SurgeonsPAC. This committee, a group of people, helps to give money to people running for Congress in the United

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

Mind Over Matter

For years, the National Institute of Mental Health has been pushing for a shift in how we study mental health. They want scientists to focus on the brain's biology rather than just diagnosing problems by symptoms. This approach is called Research Domain Criteria, or RDoC for short. It's like looking

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Vulvar Cancer Risk: The Role of DNA Changes

Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) often begins as a precancerous condition known as high-grade vulvar intraepithelial lesion (HSIL). This condition, linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), poses a significant risk, with 8% of cases progressing to cancer. This is why it's so important to understand

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