Rome is making changes to how tourists can visit the famous Trevi Fountain. Starting February 1, visitors will need to pay two euros to get close to the fountain. This new rule aims to manage the large crowds and generate more money for the city. The mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, announced this
The U. S. government has rolled out two new plans to tackle high drug prices for seniors and people with disabilities. These plans, called GUARD and GLOBE, will start in 2026 and 2027. The goal is to make sure drug prices under Medicare are more like those in other countries with similar economies.
Cognitive decline is a growing concern, especially for those over 45. Many people experience what's known as subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), where they notice their memory and thinking skills aren't as sharp as they used to be. This isn't just a minor issue; it can significantly impact daily
The Trump administration has put forward new rules about gender transition treatments for minors. These rules aim to stop federal money from being used for certain medical steps, like puberty blockers and surgeries. The idea is to focus on treatments that are proven to work and to avoid turning kids
Genenta Science, a company working on new ways to fight cancer, has some news to share. Their CEO, Pierluigi Paracchi, has been buying up shares of the company. Over time, he's picked up 30, 000 American Depositary Shares, or ADSs, through open-market purchases. No sales have been reported, just buy
A recent debate within the FDA has sparked concerns about the future of vaccine safety and policy. Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, sent an internal email claiming that COVID vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children. " This claim was me
The US government is planning to spend $1. 6 million on a study in Guinea-Bissau, a country in West Africa where nearly one in five adults has hepatitis B. The study will look at whether giving the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns is safe and effective. But many researchers are calling this study une
Gaza has avoided famine, but the situation is still dire. The recent ceasefire and improved aid access have helped, but the progress is shaky. Millions still face severe food shortages, and many families can't afford basic food items. The destruction of infrastructure and livelihoods makes it hard f
Scientists have found a cool way to make super-efficient catalysts. They use tiny explosions to spread out metal atoms really fast. This is a big deal because making these catalysts usually takes a lot of energy and can cause the metal to clump together. The new method uses a special reactor with t
People with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) often rely on covalent Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors (cBTKis) to manage their condition. These drugs are crucial, but they come with a catch: they can sometimes lead to heart problems. Doctors have been digging i
