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Why We Can’t Remember Our Childhood

By: Sofie Schopfer, Journalist
While we have long believed that the brain does not retain memories from an early age, new studies show that this may not be the case. Our early memories may not be gone, only locked away.
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Alien Hand Syndrome

By: Spriha Mohanty, Journalist
Imagine waking up to find your own hand moving against your will such as grasping objects, untying your shoelaces, or even resisting your own commands. Alien hand syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes a limb to act independently, as if it has a mind of its own.
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Akinetopsia

By: Spriha Mohanty, Journalist
A normal person would see a car moving normally. However, someone with Akinetopsia would see it hovering or disappearing and then reappearing again. Learn more about how people with this type of blindness see the world differently.
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Islet Cell Transplantation

Islet Cell Transplantation

By: Jorge Martinez Leiva, Journalist
This can make managing type 1 diabetes easy for diabetic people.
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New Cancer Treatment Camouflages Tumors As Pork Triggering The Immune Response With 90% Effectiveness

By: Kevin Cabrera Reyes, Journalist
Read this article to learn about how cancer tumors can be disguised as pork. This treatment has a 90% success rate.
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Study Reveals Friday Surgeries Linked To 12% Higher Death Risk Than Early Week Operations

By: Alyson Romero, Journalist
A recent study has revealed surgeries performed on Fridays carry a 12% high risk of death compared to the surgeries done earlier in the week. This finding has prompted healthcare professionals to rethink their timing of surgical procedures.
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What The Solar Urticaria Is

By: Spriha Mohanty, Journalist
Can someone be allergic to the sun? Yes, the allergy is called solar urticaria. Read to find out more about it.
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Depression And Why We Get It

By: Grayson Matlis, Journalist
Understanding Depression: Why Do We Experience It? Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s more than just feeling sad; it can make even the simplest tasks seem impossible.
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Cannabis Terpenes Could Provide Powerful Pain Relief

By: Kevin Cabrera Reyes, Journalist
If you read this article you could Learn about how cannabis can be used medically. If you read this article you could Learn about how cannabis and relief pain.
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Study Reveals Friday Surgeries Linked To 12% Higher Death Risk Than Early Week Operations

Study Reveals Friday Surgeries Linked To 12% Higher Death Risk Than Early Week Operations

By: Darwin Cabrera, Journalist
Recent finding published in JAMA open have drawn attention to a significant concern regarding surgical practices. A new study shows that people who have surgery just before the weekend are at a higher risk of problems like complications, needing to be remitted to the hospital, or even dying, compared to patients who have surgery after the weekends.
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What is Aquagenic Urticaria?

What is Aquagenic Urticaria?

By: Spriha Mohanty, Journalist
Aquagenic urticaria is a rare allergy to water contact with skin that causes hives, rashes, and other allergic reactions. If someone is allergic to water, how do they shower and drink?
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Microplastics Are Making Bacteria Stronger

By: Liam Daquioag, Journalist
Microplastics have done great harm to our environment. Researchers have found another problem: Bacteria are getting stronger because of microplastics.
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