The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert about two common allergy medications, cetirizine (Zyrtec) and levocetirizine (Xyzal), which can cause severe itching in some people who stop using them after long-term use. According to the agency, 209 cases of this condition, known as pruritus, were reported worldwide between April 2017 and … Read more
The New York Knicks have found it challenging to counter the fast-paced style of the Indiana Pacers, particularly when it comes to turnovers. In Game 2, which the Pacers won 114-109, the Knicks committed 13 turnovers that led to 17 points for the Pacers in transition. On the other hand, the Knicks managed to score … Read more
Record rainfall has caused major flooding in New South Wales (NSW), leaving 50,000 people isolated by floodwaters. At least four people have died and several are missing, with hundreds of rescue calls answered by emergency services. The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, visited flood-hit areas and stated that “extreme weather events” are becoming more frequent and … Read more
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) efforts to comply with the Trump administration’s policies are having an disproportionate impact on STEM education research. The agency has canceled over 1,400 grants since April, with more than half of them funding programs that support student training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM education research focuses on improving … Read more
Due to GDPR restrictions, access to the website is currently blocked. This restriction applies because you are attempting to access the site from a country in the European Economic Area (EEA), including the EU. As such, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) prohibits further access. If you have any issues or concerns, please contact [email protected] … Read more
Nvidia’s latest RTX 5060 graphics card has been getting a lot of attention lately, but not everyone is convinced it’s worth the hype. In response to critics, I put the RTX 5060 through its paces in gaming laptops and was pleasantly surprised by its performance. The RTX 5060 is a strong lower-mid range GPU that … Read more
The annual Clovis Memorial Run took place at the new Clovis Senior Activity Center on May 24, featuring multiple races that raised funds for senior programs. The event began with a kids’ run, followed by a seniors-only Walk and Roll, and a 2-mile walk. Registration fees covered race expenses, benefiting the Clovis Senior Center’s community … Read more
The United States has around 90,000 tons of nuclear waste stored in over 100 sites across 39 states. The storage locations vary in terms of structures and containers. For decades, the nation has been searching for a permanent site to dispose of this waste. A 1987 federal law designated Yucca Mountain in Nevada as a … Read more
Obesity medicine doctor Laura Davisson is facing a daunting challenge in her job. As she advises her patients on weight loss drugs, she’s not only navigating complex medical information but also trying to navigate the healthcare system to get them the best deal possible. The problem lies in the maze-like coverage and pricing structure that … Read more
A recent study by University of Chicago evolutionary biologist Yara Haridy has shed new light on the evolution of human skeletons. Initially, Haridy aimed to investigate how our skeletal structures came into being, but her research took a surprising turn when she discovered that the sensitivity of our teeth can be traced back to ancient … Read more