Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have found a surprising connection between sleep quality and brain atrophy. A 2024 study surveyed 600 adults on their sleep habits and followed up with brain scans a decade later. The results showed that those who struggled with poor sleep had brains that were significantly more atrophied … Read more
Chinese regulators have approved Akeso’s cancer therapy, ivonescimab, for patients with non-small cell lung cancer who test positive for PD-L1 protein. The treatment reduced the risk of tumor progression by 49% compared to Merck’s Keytruda and showed a 22% lower mortality rate in an interim analysis involving 157 patient deaths. Source: https://www.statnews.com/2025/04/25/akeso-wins-chinese-approval-for-cancer-drug-ivonescimab-keytruda-rival
New research from the University of South Australia suggests that regular physical activity can improve cognitive function in older adults. Conducted in partnership with the US-based AdventHealth Research Institute, the study analyzed data from 585 older adults (aged 65-80 years) and found a significant association between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and better processing speed, working memory, … Read more
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter became the team’s newest member on Thursday after being selected as the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The move marked a significant milestone for Hunter, who is considered one of the most unique draft selections in NFL history. Hunter, a two-season veteran at Colorado, was … Read more
A team of Italian health researchers has found an association between regular chicken consumption and a higher risk of early death due to digestive system cancers. The study, published in the journal Nutrients, analyzed data from 4,869 adults living in Italy over a 20-year period. Contrary to previous research, which suggested that eating poultry like … Read more
A line of eager gamers waited overnight outside a Shirley GameStop, with many securing preorders for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. The console features video and audio chats, game-sharing functions, and can be played both handheld and on a TV screen. Due to President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, production shifted from China to parts … Read more
Brazil’s former president, Fernando Collor, has been arrested and ordered to begin serving an 8-year, 10-month prison sentence due to his conviction for corruption in 2023. The corruption case involved Collor accepting $3.5 million from a fuel distributor and construction firm in exchange for political support. Collor, who led the country from 1990 to 1992, … Read more
NASA’s latest image of Boston Harbor has revealed a rare geological formation – the drumlin islands, shaped by glaciers over 20,000 years ago. The Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager captured this striking visual as part of a detailed study shared by the NASA Earth Observatory. The drumlin islands are a geological treasure formed during the … Read more
US imports from China have dropped sharply following President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on the country, with volumes falling over 30% in recent weeks. Companies had stockpiled inventory ahead of tariffs to avoid price increases, but immediately pulled back on imports as a result. The sudden drop in shipping activity has created a supply chain … Read more
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