Depression is a tough nut to crack, especially when standard treatments fall short. A recent study shines a light on a cutting-edge approach: deep brain stimulation (DBS). This method involves implanting electrodes in the brain to deliver gentle electrical pulses. The study, published in a reputable
Novo Nordisk has introduced a new pricing strategy for its weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy. Starting now, people without insurance can buy the lowest doses for $199 a month for two months. After that, the price jumps to $349. This deal is available through the drugs' websites and select pharma
New York City is making big strides in supporting small businesses owned by minorities and women. The city has set some ambitious goals to award billions in contracts to these businesses, known as M/WBEs. These goals are part of a larger effort to create more opportunities for these entrepreneurs, w
Schneider Electric has made history by becoming the first company to earn the ECOLOGO Certification for an industrial product. This certification is a big deal because it shows that Schneider's PowerPacT Molded Case Circuit Breakers meet strict environmental and health standards. The ECOLOGO Certifi
In the world of tech, big things are happening. Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up to put a huge $15 billion into a company called Anthropic. This company made a chatbot named Claude. Microsoft is putting in $5 billion of that. This is a big deal because it makes Anthropic a strong rival to another
Cancer is a tricky puzzle. Scientists have been using a special tool called the Reactome Graph Database to understand it better. This tool helps them see how different genes work together in the body. They looked at 862 genes that cause cancer and 324 genes that cause other diseases but often show u
Federal agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made their presence known in parts of North Carolina, sparking reactions and concerns among residents. Initially, it was reported that these agents would focus their immigration enforcement efforts in Raleigh. However, plans changed quickly, an
Cristina Rojas, a new U. S. citizen, has hit pause on her bakery in Charlotte. The Batchmaker is temporarily closed, not because of a lack of customers, but because of fear. Rojas became a citizen just this year, but that hasn't stopped her from feeling the chill of the current immigration climate.
A small, overlooked detail led to a massive disaster. A loose wire on a cargo ship caused a power outage, making the ship lose control and crash into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. This accident killed six workers and shut down the port for months. The National Transportation Safety Board (N
A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has or
