Imagine the US and China having a massive argument over trade. Now, the U. S starts to implement nasty 10% tariffs on all products from China. This is crucial because many consumer products we use daily in the US come from China. Electronics are big. Think cellphones and c
Ever wondered whether surgery or lifestyle changes could be a game changer for obesity and diabetes? This is exactly what a recent study has explored. And yes, the results are quite insightful. Metabolic bariatric surgery, or MBS, has become quite popular. People who have type 2 diabetes a
In a surprising move, the Senate Finance Committee gave a green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. This decision came after a heated debate and a series of intense hearings the previous week. Republicans, numbering 1
The tech world has come a long way since the first iPhone. 18 years have passed and we've seen some big changes in our phones. Today, smartphones are basically rectangular slabs of glass. It seems like we've reached the end of the road for this design. This year, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, the comp
Two prosecutors, Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford, found themselves in a tough spot. They were both transferred out of the resentencing unit in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. According to their legal claims they were targeted. The reason? They supported the Menendez brothers' re
Imagine Norway. A country with more oil than a gas station loves its soap. Now, imagine a man with more political experience than a politician's coffee cup. Meet Jens Stoltenberg. He's the new finance minister of Norway. Stoltenberg is someone who knows a thing or two about politics. He's been
Can you imagine a tool to change a recipe? This tool would make food more interesting or help our health? Cooking is a common hobby for many people. Food brings joy to so many people. It is central to many cultures. Not everyone can enjoy every dish. Many people have certain diets. Food alle
Think about eating more plants for the sake of your health and longevity. Plant-based diets help beat lifestyle-related diseases. These include big ones like heart disease while cutting down on serious stuff like cancer. But scientists recently tried to figure something out, don’t just assume becaus
What happens when a pregnant person uses cannabis? They are not just putting themselves at risk. They risk the health of their unborn baby. This is especially true when it comes to the delicate monoamine system. This system is vital for the placenta to function properly and for the baby's brain t
Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are serious business. They can be deadly and often strike without warning. Doctors are always on the lookout for better ways to detect these infections early. Recently, there's been a lot of buzz about a substance called presepsin (sCD14) found in cereb
