In China, companies listed on the stock exchange are under constant scrutiny. One interesting aspect is how visits from institutional analysts affect how these companies take risks. Researchers looked into this and found something surprising. More visits in one year can lead to managers taking bigge
Europe is falling behind, and someone needs to say it. That someone was Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan Chase. He didn't sugarcoat things when he spoke at an event in Ireland. He said Europe is losing ground to the U. S. and Asia. This isn't news to many, but it's a stark reminder. Europe used to
Nearly one-third of U. S. teens, aged 12 to 17, now have prediabetes. This alarming statistic comes from recent data released by the CDC. The numbers show a significant increase from previous estimates, which suggested that about one in five kids had prediabetes. This rise is a serious concern becau
A young entrepreneur is making waves in the space industry. Onkar Singh Batra, just 19 years old, has founded Apolink. This company aims to solve a big problem: satellites often lose connection when they are not in sight of ground stations. This happens because of something called "dead zones. " The
In Gaza, a temporary halt in fighting could mean a chance to bring in vital supplies. But Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, has a different idea. He wants to create a "humanitarian city" in the southern city of Rafah. This city would hold almost all Gazans, except those in armed groups. People
Emil Bove, a nominee for a federal judge position, is under scrutiny due to whistleblower claims. Erez Reuveni, a former DOJ attorney, has provided documents to Congress that suggest Bove played a significant role in defying a court order. This order was meant to prevent the transfer of over 100 Ven
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the colon. It's becoming more common worldwide. Probiotics, which are good bacteria, have been looked at as a possible treatment. But there are problems. When taken by mouth, they don't always survive well in the gut. They
In the realm of advanced cancer treatment, biomarker testing is a crucial tool. It helps doctors pick the best targeted therapy for each patient. Yet, many people with advanced cancer do not get this vital testing. This is a big problem. Guidelines suggest that everyone with advanced cancer should
Oral cancer often appears in a specific area of the mouth, shaped like a U. This area includes the floor of the mouth, the sides of the tongue, and the back part near the tonsils. Scientists are still trying to figure out why this happens and how cells in this area deal with changes in temperature a
Breast cancer can really take a toll on the body. It often leads to lower cardiorespiratory fitness, changes in body composition, and increased fatigue. All of these can make life feel harder and less enjoyable. But here's some good news: a recent study looked at how exercise can help. The study fo
