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Werewolf Syndrome

By: Spriha Mohanty, Journalist
Werewolves are often portrayed as a bloodthirsty creature that come out at night. Are these creatures real? Read more to find out.
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What is Stoneman Syndrome?

By: Sofie Schopfer, Journalist
Stoneman syndrome is a rare condition affecting 1 in 2 million people, that causes bone to form in unusual areas.
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DNA Test Brings Diagnosis Time of Brain Tumors from 8 Weeks to 2 Hours

By: Nikki Birjandi, Journalist
Rapid DNA testing is still being used in clinical settings despite its potential, but it has several obstacles, including high costs, accessibility issues, and the requirement for skilled staff. This development is a potent illustration of how technology and genetics are changing modern medicine, giving patients dealing with one of the most serious illnesses hope and a quicker recovery.
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The Science of Sunscreen

By: Elias Yoo, Journalist
We've all used it: sunscreen. But what is it, and is it safe to use?
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Zoning Out During Simple Tasks Could Supercharge Your Brain’s Learning Ability

By: Aidan Pham, Journalist
When the brain zones out, it makes slow-wave patterns which resemble certain stages of sleep. Mind wandering may be giving the brain mini rest periods while we are awake, and much like how sleep strengthens memory, these brief space-outs give the brain time to process the information at hand.
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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

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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