Researchers have discovered that combining statins with ezetimibe could save thousands of lives by lowering levels of “bad” cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries. The largest analysis to date shows that this combination therapy should be the standard treatment for patients who have already had a heart attack and are at high risk of another … Read more
A global team of experts is urging the US government to extend funding for the landmark HIV/AIDS relief program PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) by at least five years. If support ends, 1 million more children could contract HIV by 2030, and nearly 500,000 could die from AIDS-related causes. PEPFAR has saved 25 … Read more
Blockchain technology has transformed various industries, but its energy-intensive nature has raised concerns about sustainability. The use of proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanisms, particularly in Bitcoin, contributes to high carbon emissions. To address this issue, the industry is shifting towards more sustainable solutions. Proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms, which require less computational power and energy, are gaining … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s efforts to boost the nation’s oil production have led to concerns among oil industry experts that companies will need to cut output and jobs due to a double whammy of higher crude output from OPEC and tariffs on steel and oil-drilling gear. The US is the world’s largest oil producer, but … Read more
A new study published in the American Academy of Neurology’s journal Neurology has found that people who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks per week are at a higher risk of developing brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, which can lead to memory and thinking problems. The study, which included 1,781 participants with an average age … Read more
US Trade Policies Reach a Crucial Moment Amidst Rising Tensions with China. President Donald Trump has paused most of America’s largest tariff increases on virtually every country, except for one: China. On Thursday, the Trump administration announced it will apply a staggering 145% tariff to Chinese exports, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between … Read more
The roof collapse at the popular Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo’s El Malecón thoroughfare has claimed the lives of at least 225 people, including 17 US citizens, making it one of the deadliest tragedies in the Caribbean country’s history. The incident occurred during a celebratory event on Tuesday morning, leaving hundreds more injured. Rubber … Read more
WWE star Kevin Owens has undergone neck surgery, according to reports from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The 40-year-old wrestler suffered a serious injury at WrestleMania, and it is believed he had fusion surgery on Monday, April 7. Owens initially estimated that he would be out for six to eight months or up … Read more
Hacks, the Emmy-winning comedy series, returns for its fourth season, having solidified its position as a cultural phenomenon. The show’s third season was a brilliant skewering of Hollywood, showcasing the complexities of success and power dynamics between its leads, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder). Deborah, now 73, has experienced a career … Read more
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is set to make his professional game debut in nearly three years with the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League on Friday night. The 32-year-old forward has been sidelined since the end of the 2022 season due to a knee injury and subsequent surgeries. Landeskog, who helped the Avalanche … Read more