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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Making it Personal: Early Psychosis Treatment with ACT and Mobile Tech

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promise in helping people with early psychosis. To make this treatment even more effective, researchers are exploring how to use mobile technology to complement face-to-face sessions. The idea is to help patients apply what they learn in therapy to t

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

What's the Link Between Two Enzymes and Lupus?

Ever heard of ACK1 and BRK? These are two non-receptor tyrosine kinases that have been found to play a role in an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Scientists have discovered that people with SLE in their families might have issues with these enzymes. When researchers blo

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Nov 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Jussie Smollett's 2019 Hate Crime Conviction Reversed by Illinois Supreme Court

In an unexpected turn of events, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime in Chicago back in 2019. The court's decision was based on a nonprosecution agreement that Smollett had with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. This agreement

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Mexico's Melanoma Battle: Dermoscopy to the Rescue

Melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer, is causing quite a stir in Mexico. It's the third most common skin cancer there, and sadly, it accounts for a whopping 75% of skin cancer deaths. So, what's being done to tackle this? Enter dermoscopy, a clever tool that's helping doctors spot melanoma early.

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Mohegan Sun's Bakery Shakeup: Goodbye Carlo's, Hello New Treats

Get ready for a sweet change at Mohegan Sun! The casino's beloved Carlo's Bakery is shutting its doors at the end of the year to make way for two exciting new establishments: Sift Bake Shop and A. T. Y Bar & Bonbons. Jeff Hamilton, the casino's president and general manager, shared the news, noting

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Chornobyl Stalker 2: A Game of Grueling Thrills

Imagine diving into a game where your life is never safe, not even for a moment. "Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl" delivers an extreme experience, and one aspect that underscores its brutality is the autosave feature. Unlike other games where saving is a solace, here it's a nasty trick that captures y

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Genetics vs. Lifestyle: Who Wins in Fighting Colon Cancer?

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer (CRC), is a tricky enemy. It's not just about the genes you inherit; your daily habits play a big part too. Scientists have been puzzle-solving this mystery: can a healthy lifestyle cancel out your genes' bad influence? In a recent study, researchers di

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Questioning Uganda's Anti-Gay Law: A Lesson from Ancient Philosophy

Imagine if we looked at Uganda's anti-gay law through the eyes of ancient Greek philosopher Plato. His character Aristophanes in the Symposium suggests that love, including between same-sex partners, is a natural part of human experience. What if we applied this idea to Uganda? Would it change our v

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Nov 21 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Climb: A Bump Ahead?

Bitcoin is zooming towards $100, 000, but don't expect it to fly there forever without a hiccup, warns Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital. The crypto king was trading near $97, 000 on Thursday, after hitting an all-time high of almost $98, 400. Novogratz thinks this milestone was bound to happ

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

New Hope in Treating Lung Scarring: Meet GS-2278

Scientists have unearthed a promising drug called GS-2278 that could potentially treat a condition known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a serious lung disease that causes scarring and makes it hard to breathe. The drug works by blocking a specific receptor in the body called LPAR1, w

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