- Kenya is considering building a nuclear power plant in Uyombo, a coastal town in Kilifi county. It would be near Mida Creek mangroves, Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve and Watamu National Marine Park and Reserve, all…
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Marine biologist on Kenya’s proposed nuclear power plant
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Fentanyl abuse impairs cardiac cell function and contributes to heart rhythm defects
In recent years, fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, has been a main contributor to the opioid crisis. One of the worst adverse effects of fentanyl abuse is opioid-induced cardiac arrest….
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Breakthrough Breast Cancer Pill Extends Survival in 7-Year Trial : ScienceAlert
A breakthrough therapy for advanced breast cancer also works well in the early stages, allegedly improving survival outcomes for patients.
According to the pharmaceutical company Lilly Oncology, a phase 3 clinical trial has now confirmed…
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The End of Opioids? New Drug Could Change the Way We Treat Severe Pain
A new non-opioid pain reliever developed in Japan shows early success in clinical trials, offering hope for safer pain management. If effective, it could help curb the opioid crisis by providing a powerful alternative. Credit:… Continue Reading
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Stress in mothers causes eczema in newborn mice through immune cell changes
Scientists show that prenatal stress reshapes fetal mast cells and sensory neurons, creating a fragile skin barrier that sparks early-life eczema in mice.
Study: Maternal stress triggers early-life eczema through fetal mast cell…
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Scientists Discover Fungi That Break The ‘One Nucleus, One Genome’ Rule : ScienceAlert
Genomes contain the complete library of information required to build and maintain a living organism — the figurative blueprints of life.
In eukaryotes, genomes are stored in the nuclei, where they are organized into chromosomes. A eukaryote…
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Study Finds 95% of Tested Beers Contain Toxic “Forever Chemicals”
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, have been discovered in beers brewed across the U.S., with the highest levels found in regions where local water supplies are known to be contaminated. A new study reveals that nearly all tested beers… Continue Reading
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Mathematical model enhances understanding of ovarian aging and menopause timing
Researchers at Rice University have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause, revealing mechanisms that could inform future strategies for women’s health. A recent…
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PREVENT equations provide more accurate risk estimates and support personalized hypertension care
Using the Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs (PREVENT™) equations provides more accurate risk estimates and supports personalized treatment for adults with high blood pressure or hypertension, according to a new…
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How can medical trainees use AI without losing critical thinking skills?
Can tomorrow’s doctors learn with AI without losing their critical thinking? A NEJM review offers DEFT-AI and new collaboration models to help educators harness AI while protecting clinical skills.
Review: Educational Strategies…
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