A remarkable study published in Nature Medicine has revealed the case of a former navy mechanic who defied the genetic odds of inherited Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The individual, carrying the presenilin 2 p.Asn141Ile mutation, remains cognitively intact at age 71 despite being 18 years past the expected age of clinical onset. Researchers investigated genetic, neuroimaging, … Read more
US President Donald Trump sparked confusion after claiming a bully is the weakest person, drawing comparisons to his own behavior. During a recent White House event, Trump stated this definition, despite having faced criticism for bullying throughout his life and career. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel ridiculed Trump’s statement on his show, suggesting he lacks self-awareness. The … Read more
The 67th Daytona 500’s starting lineup will be set on Thursday, February 13, at Daytona International Speedway. The day will feature Duel qualifying races to determine Rows 2 through 20. The front row was already established during Wednesday’s single-car qualifying session. ARCA and Truck series teams will arrive at the track for their first practice … Read more
Two Australian healthcare workers are being investigated for making antisemitic threats on camera, claiming they had previously killed Jews in their care. The pair, who said they were doctors, used the Chatroulette platform to speak with an Israeli man who revealed his nationality, prompting a heated exchange. The conversation escalated when the woman threatened to … Read more
A recent update to Sid Meier’s Civilization video-game franchise introduces a new era-based system that reflects the complexities and challenges of modern society. In Civilization VII, players navigate their civilization from ancient times to the present day, facing crises and upheavals as they progress. With its addictive gameplay and thought-provoking mechanics, this game offers a … Read more
The highly-anticipated third season of Showtime’s psychological thriller series “Yellowjackets” has finally arrived. A sneak peek clip released by the network gives fans a glimpse into the story so far, and teases what’s in store for the characters as they face a fragile victory over the harsh winter that threatened to claim them all. The … Read more
Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic has expressed confidence that his team can reach the final of the Copa del Rey despite being drawn against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals. Krkic, who currently plays for Atletico Madrid, believes the series will be two closely contested matches, with neither side giving up home-field advantage as a … Read more
A new study published in the JAMA Network Open has found that some progesterone-only hormonal contraceptives may carry a similar clot risk to certain combined pills. Researchers at Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark examined health data from nearly 1.4 million women and found that combined pill desogestrel had the highest adjusted incidence rate ratio for … Read more
Egypt has announced a comprehensive vision for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip that prioritizes the preservation of Palestinian rights and identity. The plan, which Cairo will present to President Donald Trump’s administration, seeks to achieve a “comprehensive and just peace in the region” by addressing the root cause of the conflict. Cairo stresses that … Read more
Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 diabetes drug Ozempic has shown promise in treating alcohol use disorder in a small trial. The 48-participant nine-week study found that participants who received Ozempic consumed significantly less alcohol during the second drinking session compared to the placebo group. Researchers also observed a significant reduction in weekly alcohol cravings for those taking … Read more