Breast cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and Sweden is no exception. The country has been keeping track of breast cancer cases and treatments for years. This helps them understand how much it costs to care for patients with breast cancer. New tools and treatments are always being developed. This means the cost of breast cancer care can change over time. Th...
In a surprising turn of events, a court in India has declared that cryptocurrencies like XRP are considered property. This decision came after a user, Rhutikumari, challenged WazirX's decision to freeze her account, which held around $9, 400 worth of XRP. The exchange had proposed a plan to share the losses from a hack among all users, but Rhutikumari argued that thi...
The mouth is full of tiny creatures. These are not monsters. They are bacteria. Scientists wanted to see how these bacteria relate to gum disease and missing teeth. They looked at a big group of people from all over the U. S. First, they checked the bacteria in people's mouths. Then, they compared it to those who had gum disease or no teeth at all. This was not a sm...
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often struggle with breathing, but staying active can help. Doctors already know that exercise is good, but they aren't sure how much is needed. A recent study looked at how different levels of activity and sitting time affect how long people with COPD live. The study found that even small amounts of movement ...
Sitting too much can be tough on your heart, but some foods might help. Think cocoa, tea, apples, or berries. These treats are packed with flavanols. Flavanols are plant chemicals that might keep your blood vessels happy, even if you're sitting for hours. Researchers did a test. They had 40 young men sit for two hours. Half drank cocoa with lots of flavanols. The ot...
Sweden and Ukraine have just made a big deal. They plan to send up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. These jets are made by Saab, a Swedish company. The agreement was signed by the leaders of both countries. So, what's the big deal about these Gripen jets? They are fourth-generation, light, and fast. They can do many things, like fight other planes, drop bombs,...
Sweden's leader, Ulf Kristersson, recently spoke up about drones and the EU. He thinks the EU should make it easier for countries to buy drones. But he also believes each country should handle its own drone defenses, not the EU as a whole. This comes after a big meeting in Copenhagen. Leaders from different European countries got together. They talked about drones f...
The Pentagon has introduced a new rule that could change how journalists report on military matters. Starting now, reporters must agree to use only pre-approved information when covering the Defense Department. If they refuse, they risk losing their press credentials. This move is part of a broader effort by the current administration to control how the media reports...
People with COPD often face many health challenges. One big issue is sitting too much. A recent study looked at how much sitting time could predict early death in these individuals. Researchers checked three different levels of inactivity. They found that sitting for more than 8. 5 hours a day was a strong warning sign. This group had a 23% higher chance of dying ear...
In a landmark case, Roman Storm, the co-founder of Tornado Cash, faced a mixed verdict. The jury found him guilty of running an unlicensed money-transmitting business but couldn't agree on more serious charges like money laundering and violating sanctions. This split decision is significant. It shows that while the U. S. is cracking down on crypto privacy tools, the ...