US Alzheimer’s Cases Surge to Over 7 Million

A new report by the Alzheimer’s Association has revealed a sharp increase in Alzheimer’s cases in the United States, with over 7 million Americans now living with the disease. The report also found that Texas is home to over 459,000 people living with Alzheimer’s. The surge in cases highlights the growing concern for early detection … Read more

FDA Loses Senior Staff Amid Reform Efforts

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is experiencing a significant staff exodus, with several senior employees leaving or being fired over the past few weeks. Some of these departing officials have decades-long experience at the agency. The departures come as part of efforts by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr … Read more

Reddit Beats Analysts with Stronger-than-Expected Q2 Sales

Reddit Inc. has seen a surge in its stock price after announcing that it expects to exceed analyst revenue estimates for the current quarter. The company’s second-quarter sales are expected to be between $410 million and $430 million, outperforming average analyst projections of $392.9 million. This positive news suggests that despite economic concerns, the digital … Read more

CVS Aetna To Exit Individual Markets by 2026

CVS Health’s subsidiary Aetna will exit individual markets by 2026, marking less than five years after its return to this space. The move is aimed at improving business performance. Aetna operates about 1 million members in exchange plans and will withdraw from the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges where it independently offers plans. CVS CEO David … Read more

Global Virologists Sound Alarm on H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Outbreak

A comprehensive analysis by the Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, has highlighted the critical need for governments to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza. The virus has affected nearly 1000 dairy cow herds and resulted in more than 70 … Read more

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Claims Misinformed and Harmful

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, has made unsubstantiated claims about the measles vaccine, suggesting it contains “aborted fetus debris” and “DNA particles.” These statements are completely false and have been debunked by scientific evidence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant increase in measles cases … Read more

Marvel’s Thunderbolts Finds Refreshing Balance of Action and Emotional Depth

Marvel’s latest team-building exercise, Thunderbolts*, brings a welcome relief to the Cinematic Universe after a string of misfires. The movie follows Yelena, played with downbeat charisma by Florence Pugh, as she navigates a life-or-death battle alongside a group of misfit mercenaries. Yelena is joined by Ghost (Hannah John Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), John Walker (Wyatt … Read more