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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Early Alzheimer's Trials: What's the Buzz About?

Two big trials are underway to test a new drug called oral semaglutide. These trials, known as Evoke and Evoke+, are in their third phase and are looking at how safe and effective this drug is for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Why is this important? Well, Alzheimer's is a tough disease to treat. It's a type of dementia that affects memory, t...

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Heart Rate and Health: What Your Wearable Tells You

Did you know your heart rate while you're just hanging out can reveal a lot about your health? That's right! A recent study explored how this simple measure, called resting heart rate (RHR), can be linked to various health factors. These scientists looked into a big group of people, all wearing devices that track heart rate. They discovered that RHR can give insights...

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Dec 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Shine at Miami’s Art Basel and NYC’s Gotham Awards

This past week has been a whirlwind of art, music, and fashion as Black celebrities took center stage. Art Basel Miami brought an unforgettable blend of creativity and conversation. Saint & Citizen’s glowing tunnels and vibrant projections at Temple House set the scene for insightful talks. Pusha T, Janelle Monáe, Lena Waithe, and Rapman shared their artistic journey...

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Dec 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Kickstart Art Basel with Late-Night Clubbing

It was 2 a. m. when several stars, including Chance the Rapper and Kehlani, hit Miami nightclub E11even to start their Art Basel celebrations. They joined Anderson . Paak, who was spinning tunes under his DJ alias, Pee Wee. The crowd included Janelle Monáe, Joey Bada$$, Jeezy, and even Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan. The night was filled with positive vibes, an...

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Nov 25 2024CELEBRITIES

Ellen & Portia's UK Move: More Than Just Politics

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi aren't just leaving the U. S. because of politics. They've been planning a change for a while. The couple wanted a fresh start after Ellen retired from her TV show. California life had become dull for them. Friends thought they'd move to Australia, but they ended up settling in the UK, maybe taking a cue from their neighbors, Princ...

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