A Swedish study of 18,740 patients with dementia has found an association between the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and increased cognitive impairment. The research, published in BMC Medicine, monitored cognitive changes in patients enrolled in the Swedish Dementia Registry between 2007 and 2018. The study’s findings suggest that higher doses of SSRIs … Read more
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, is struggling with stagnation and uncertainty. The country needs a new business model, moving away from cheap natural gas from Russia and lucrative exports to China, which has fueled its industrial powerhouse to post-pandemic straggler. Bureaucracy, skill shortages, slow technology deployment, and lack of clear direction are among the factors that … Read more
Houston Rockets center Cody Zeller will not join the team until the end of the season, according to sources. The 12-year veteran was traded to Houston nearly three weeks ago but has yet to appear in an NBA game this season. Zeller’s absence is due to a crowded rotation at the center position, where he … Read more
Henry Cejudo’s devastating loss to Yadong Song in the UFC Seattle bantamweight main event was marred by controversy over an eye poke that forced referee Jason Herzog to stop the fight. However, veteran referee John McCarthy has come forward claiming that the injury was caused by a foul and not a fair blow, and that … Read more
A mysterious and deadly illness has killed over 50 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a small window between symptoms and death, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The outbreak began on January 21 and has so far recorded 419 cases, with a fatality rate of 12.49%. The disease is believed to … Read more
The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2025, will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET. The ceremony will be held at its usual venue, the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards for the first time, while Cillian Murphy, … Read more
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has suspended its operations in the famine-stricken Zamzam camp in Sudan due to escalating violence and fighting in the area. The international medical aid group cited “impossible” conditions for providing life-saving humanitarian needs to thousands of displaced people. MSF’s head of mission in Sudan, Yahya Kalilah, described the situation as “heart-breaking.” … Read more
Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that tea leaves can naturally filter out heavy metals like lead and cadmium from drinking water. The study found that the type of tea, brewing method, and steeping time all play a role in adsorbing contaminants. According to senior author Vinayak P. Dravid, the goal of the study was … Read more
Nvidia has released the latest entry in its 50-series lineup, the RTX 5070 Ti. At $749, it outperforms AMD’s $899 RX 7900 XT and trades blows with the $999 RX 7900 XTX. The RTX 5070 Ti delivers almost identical performance to the RTX 4080, but its power draw is slightly less. In terms of gaming … Read more
February marks American Heart Month, a perfect time to assess your heart health. Unfortunately, age can significantly increase your risk of developing heart disease after 50. As we age, our blood vessels stiffen, the heart wall thickens, and inflammation rises. However, this isn’t a reason for despair. While heart disease is serious, it’s not inevitable. … Read more