Surge in Syphilis Cases: Salt Lake County Reports 800% Increase in Women

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — An alarming surge of syphilis cases has been observed by the Salt Lake County Health Department, mirroring the nationwide data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This year, there has been a drastic doubling of female cases in Salt Lake County, with Lynn …

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Surprising discovery: Scientists find oxygen in Venus’ toxic atmosphere

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes WASHINGTON — Oxygen makes up around 21% of Earth’s air, with the remaining portion of our atmosphere primarily being nitrogen. It’s a critical element for most living things, including humans. However, Earth’s planetary neighbor Venus tells a different story. Its thick and noxious atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide — 96.5% …

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Preventing PTSD: BYU Research Examining Treatments for Early Intervention

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes Researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) are exploring the potential use of drugs to pretreat individuals at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a study led by neuroscience professor Jeff Edwards, rodents were administered drugs and then subjected to traumatic experiences to gauge the effects of the drugs on …

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Why More Adults Must Get Screened for Lung Cancer: Insights from the American Cancer Society

Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes WASHINGTON — The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline for lung cancer screening, recommending that nearly 5 million additional people get screened. The new guideline includes older adults who smoke or formerly smoked, regardless of how long ago they quit smoking. Previously, the recommendation was for annual screening for …

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Ancient Planet Collides with Earth: Scientists Uncover Remarkable Remnants Forming the Moon

Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes ATLANTA — Scientists widely agree that an ancient planet likely collided with Earth during its formation billions of years ago, resulting in the formation of our moon. The giant-impact hypothesis explains many important aspects of the moon and Earth. However, one key question remains: What happened to Theia? Concrete evidence …

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Astonishing Discovery: Ancient 8 Billion-Year-Old Radio Signal Unearthed by Astronomers

An astonishing discovery has been made by astronomers—a radio signal dating back eight billion years and containing incredibly high levels of energy. This “fast radio burst” lasted only a millisecond but left a lasting impression on scientists. Dubbed FRB 20220610A, this radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation released an amount of energy equivalent to what the sun emits …

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Astonishing Discovery: Astronomers Unveil a Fascinating 8 Billion-Year-Old Radio Signal!

An astonishing discovery has been made by astronomers – an eight billion-year-old radio signal that contains an unprecedented amount of energy. This remarkable phenomenon, known as a “fast radio burst,” lasts for just a millisecond. The radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation, named FRB 20220610A, emits the same amount of energy as the sun releases in 30 years. …

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Unlocking Cancer Cell Destruction: Researchers Discover Switch for Triggering Cell Fatality

Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes TORONTO — Researchers have discovered a groundbreaking breakthrough in the fight against cancer: a specific protein segment capable of initiating cancer cell death. The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center team has identified an epitope on the CD95 cell receptor that triggers a cascade that prompts cells to undergo self-destruction. This …

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Empowering Utah Women: Life-Changing Resources for Moms Battling Postpartum Depression

Salt Lake City—Postpartum depression is a common and significant challenge faced by new mothers. According to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 3 Utah women will experience depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy. Maternal mental health encompasses a range of conditions, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, …

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