The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines recommending the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes, including potassium chloride, in an effort to reduce sodium intake and combat hypertension. The guidelines aim to promote public health behavior change, particularly among adults in India, where excessive salt consumption is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Sodium, … Read more
For decades, the notion that taking a daily low-dose aspirin reduces heart attack and stroke risk has been widely accepted by medical professionals. However, it’s crucial to weigh the benefits against potential drawbacks. The American Heart Association and other prominent health organizations concur that daily low-dose aspirin can lower cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with … Read more
Open-source distribution Alpine Linux is struggling to find new server infrastructure and sponsorships after Equinix Metal announced it would sunset its bare metal servers, which have supported the project since long. The crisis affects Alpine’s storage services, continuous integration testing, and development box, forcing the developers to scramble for alternatives. They are seeking colocation space … Read more
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges the long-held assumption that fossils completely erase original organic molecules. The research, published in Analytical Chemistry, found vestiges of original organic compounds in ancient remains, including dinosaur bones. A 50-pound hip bone from an Edmontosaurus, excavated from South Dakota’s Hell Creek Formation, … Read more
XRP, a popular altcoin, has experienced a significant price drop of over 33% in the past 24 hours, plummeting to a low of $1.95. The token’s value had surged as high as $3.13 just days ago. Analysts attribute the downturn to market-wide factors, including recent developments involving U.S. President Donald Trump. However, data from Santiment … Read more
New Orleans is abuzz as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles arrive in town for Super Bowl LIX. The city’s iconic Jackson Square will be lit up at 5:30 p.m. to mark the event, signaling a week of festivities that often outshine the game itself. Former NFL linebacker Matt Millen once described New Orleans’ … Read more
Nucor Corp., the largest steel producer in the US, has endorsed President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, according to a statement released by the company’s CEO. Leon J. Topalian, chair, president, and CEO of Nucor Corp., praised Trump’s “America First Trade Agenda” and expressed his support for enforcing trade laws to strengthen … Read more
Popular streamer IShowSpeed made his surprise appearance at the recent WWE Royal Rumble, initially teaming up with Bron Breakker to take down larger opponent Otis. However, their partnership ended abruptly when Breakker delivered a brutal Spear that sent Speed crashing over the top rope and out of the match. Despite the tough elimination, IShowSpeed received … Read more
In response to President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, multiple Canadian provinces have announced plans to remove American-made alcohol from store shelves. The tariffs, which include a 25% tax on Canadian goods and energy imports, took effect Tuesday. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to impose his own 25% tariffs on over $100 billion … Read more
Uganda has begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has claimed one life and infected two others. The trial targets health workers and others exposed to the virus, with over 2,000 doses available from the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI). This marks a significant milestone in global health … Read more