Doctors dealing with rare genetic conditions often struggle to pinpoint diagnoses quickly. Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) has long been tricky to identify because its symptoms overlap with several other disorders. After years of research, specialists have now agreed on clearer rules for spotting BBS ea
During a recent visit to Suffern, New York, a speaker planned to discuss economic plans but quickly shifted focus to unrelated topics. Instead of talking about financial policies, the speaker brought up voter ID laws, crime in urban areas, and even debates about fairness in women's sports. The audie
Doctors often see low platelet counts in people with heart valve infections. These low counts make surgery riskier and recovery harder. Normally, doctors would give extra platelets to raise the count before an operation. But some patients, like Jehovah’s Witnesses, can’t take blood products for reli
Drug-resistant cancer cells are a major challenge in long-term cancer treatment. Traditional methods often rely on giving patients the highest possible drug dose until the body can no longer tolerate it. But this approach doesn’t always work well because it doesn’t account for how different cancer c
Doctors often use special scans to see if breast cancer treatments are working. One common method is MRI, which gives clear pictures of soft tissues. But MRI has some downsides, like high costs and long wait times for results. Because of these issues, researchers are exploring other options. A newe
Doctors are looking at a new way to help athletes heal faster. Instead of big surgeries, they use a tiny injection that blocks the extra blood vessels that form after an injury. These vessels keep inflammation alive and make pain last longer. By shutting them off, the pain can disappear almost insta
Donald Trump introduced fresh details about a massive new space at the White House that he says will look like a bunker and can host up to 1, 000 guests. The building is planned to be 90, 000 square feet, larger than the historic residence itself. Trump told reporters that the structure will have a
Dubai‑based Averi Finance plans to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange by merging with South African miner Mantengu Ltd. The move would give Averi a foothold in Africa and bring its diverse energy projects into the public market. The deal hinges on Mantengu issuing 650 million new shares, a m
Doctors have long battled the side effects that come with typical cancer treatments. Strong drugs meant for tumors often harm healthy cells along the way, making recovery harder. A fresh approach uses X-rays, the same rays used in scans, to switch on a specialized treatment inside the body. Tiny del
Digital tools are changing how people safeguard themselves and their belongings. New technologies let insurers track risks in real time, using data from sensors and apps. Big data helps companies see patterns that were hidden before, making policies more accurate. Climate concerns add anoth
