Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy has received US approval to treat a rare liver disease called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), affecting around 5% of US adults with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis. This makes Wegovy the first GLP-1 class therapy cleared for MASH. The approval boosts the drug’s applications beyond diabetes and obesity treatment, expanding its presence … Read more
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have emphasized the importance of releasing Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the ongoing war. However, their administration’s decision to cut funding to a key organization tracking Russian war crimes has raised concerns. The Ukraine Conflict Observatory, established with State Department backing in 2022, aimed to … Read more
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription care has seen significant growth, driven by the increased attention surrounding GLP-1 medications used for weight management and diabetes treatment. This model allows patients to access prescription treatments online and through telemedicine services, reshaping how individuals obtain healthcare solutions. Industry experts are examining the evolution of DTC prescription care, aiming to optimize … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s media group and Tesla have joined a growing list of companies buying significant amounts of bitcoin to diversify reserves, counter inflation, and attract investors. Companies like US firm Strategy hold over 600,000 bitcoin tokens, or around three per cent of the total market capitalisation. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor created value for … Read more
Sony has expanded its gaming lineup with the launch of new products in its Inzone series. The company’s first-ever wired gaming earbuds, keyboard, and mouse are now available for pre-order, marking a significant entry into the PC gaming market. The flagship headset, H9 II, features 30mm drivers, active noise cancellation, and a redesigned headband for … Read more
Justin Baldoni has responded to actress Isabela Ferrer’s allegations of harassment, saying her claims are “inappropriate” and irrelevant to the lawsuit between them. Ferrer had accused Baldoni of “harassing” her after she received a subpoena from Blake Lively, with whom Ferrer is in a legal battle. Baldoni’s team filed a letter on August 18, stating … Read more
A new study has provided strong evidence that prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) can disrupt brain development, leading to structural abnormalities and impaired motor control in children well into adolescence. Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Keck School of Medicine of USC studied over 270 … Read more
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Samantha Stites recounts her harrowing experience with Christopher Thomas, who stalked her for 13 years before abducting her in 2022. The docuseries, directed by Sara Mast, is a detailed account of their tumultuous relationship, from Thomas’ relentless pursuit to his captivity of Stites. Stites was initially hesitant to seek help, and Thomas continued to escalate … Read more
US Representative Katherine Clark, a top Democrat, has become the highest-ranking member of Congress to label the conflict in Gaza as a “genocide”. The comment came after she was confronted by pro-Palestinian protesters during an event in Massachusetts. Clark’s remarks reflect a broader shift within the Democratic party, with more members backing legislation aimed at … Read more