Douala, Cameroon, has seen a significant number of stroke cases over the past decade. From 2011 to 2020, hospitals recorded 1, 349 instances, with ischemic strokes being the most common. The average age of those affected was 61 years. The rainy season in Douala brings more than just water. It seems
Cholesterol is a hot topic in health discussions, and HDL, often called "good" cholesterol, is usually praised for its role in heart health. But recent findings show that having a lot of HDL doesn't always mean it's working well. HDL's job is to help clear out extra cholesterol from arteries, which
Education is a basic right. Yet, some groups are working hard to take it away from certain kids. They are making it harder for Black and Brown children to get a good education. They are also trying to erase history and make it difficult for transgender kids to access healthcare, schools, and sports.
In 2025, US investors showed a strong appetite for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), pumping in over $31. 77 billion despite a shaky crypto market towards the year's end. Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs were the clear favorites, pulling in $21. 4 billion, though this was a dip from the $35. 2 billion seen in
A recent incident involving alleged drone strikes near Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence has sparked a heated debate. Ukrainian and European officials have dismissed Moscow's claims, suggesting they are part of a larger disinformation campaign. The incident has raised questions about the
Kodiak AI has just wrapped up a new debt deal that's a big win for the company. They've managed to secure $30 million in debt financing, which is a significant boost from their previous arrangement. The new deal comes with a lower interest rate, cutting the previous rate by 200 basis points. This me
In 2025, the crypto world saw some wild swings. XRP and Solana were the stars of the show, with price movements that made bitcoin look like a calm lake. While bitcoin's price was smooth sailing, XRP and Solana were more like rollercoasters. Over the past year, Solana's price jumped around 87%, and
Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest point in 2025, giving homebuyers a bit of good news as the year comes to a close. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now at 6. 15%, down from 6. 18% the previous week. This is a significant drop from the start of the year, when rates were aro
Florida is in the middle of a big debate about straws. Some people think paper straws are better for the environment. But now, there's a new problem: paper straws might not be as safe as we thought. A new bill in Florida wants to stop cities and towns from making their own rules about straws. The b
Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away recently. His death came as a surprise to many, despite his ongoing health struggles. Holland had been dealing with kidney issues for some time, which were further complicated by a COVID-19 diagno
