Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) often receive suboptimal treatment, leaving them at a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. A recent study published in the STRIDE trial found that many patients with PAD are not receiving guideline-recommended therapies, such as antiplatelet and lipid-lowering drugs. The main reason for this underdiagnosis is a lack … Read more
Investors bracing for a potential recession may want to prepare for a sharp decline in the stock market. According to Bank of America, strategists expect the S&P 500 to drop to as low as 5,000 if unemployment rises and the economy tips into a downturn. The benchmark index could fall another 12% from its current … Read more
Ilia Malinin won the men’s world figure skating championship for the second year in a row, earning 318.56 points and crushing his competition. The 22-year-old Russian skater performed an impressive short program, logging 110.41 points, which is one of the highest scores ever at an international competition. Malinin’s transformation from a skater known for strength, … Read more
A Palestinian director won an Oscar for a documentary that depicts the struggles of his village against Israel’s occupation. However, days after accepting the award, he was brutally beaten by an Israeli settler and soldiers in his own village. Hamdan Ballal, who accepted the Oscar for “No Other Land,” said he was attacked by an … Read more
NASA is moving forward with certifying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for crewed flights, with its next mission expected to launch later this year or early 2026. The agency is working with Boeing to resolve a system fault that caused the inaugural eight-day crewed mission to extend into a nine-month stay in space. The issue was … Read more
Aaron Judge had a memorable day at the plate Saturday, hitting three home runs, including a grand slam, to lead the New York Yankees to a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The performance was unprecedented, as it marked the first time a team homered on its first three pitches. Judge’s third homer, which sealed … Read more
Spring is in full bloom in Middle Tennessee, and with it comes a new wave of babies flooding into public spaces. The author’s own experience as a parent who has watched vaccination rates plummet over the past few decades offers a unique perspective on this trend. In 1992, when the author’s first child was born … Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing a worsening approval rating of 28% after his party’s woes escalated over a scandal involving gift vouchers and an economy he neglected since taking power. The latest development – U.S. President Donald Trump imposing 25% tariffs on imports of foreign autos and car parts – has exposed the … Read more
Bruce Glover, a veteran character actor known for his roles in several popular films and TV shows, died on March 12. His son Crispin Glover confirmed the news on Instagram without providing further details. Glover’s film career included notable appearances as Duffy in “Chinatown,” “Walking Tall” and “Hard Times.” He also played Soviet military officer … Read more
The US Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal health agencies, eliminating about one-fourth of all federal health agency positions. The cuts are expected to save $1.8 billion annually. The FDA will lose 3,500 full-time employees, while the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will cut around 300 staff … Read more