In a surprising move, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is now the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This change happens after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's short stint, who was accused of halting work at the bureau. Democrats had pushed back
Imagine Trump's circus act. He's busy barking about trade wars, Israel, and even tries to buy Greenland. Meanwhile, back at home, Elon Musk is busy with a more powerful plot. He does point out that the media can only focus on one thing at a time. And that is what he is exploiting. Musk has
Imagine having a tool that promises to make your job faster and more cost-effective—but it doesn't. Doctors are performing a certain type of weight-loss surgery using robots. This procedure is known as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). During this surgery, doctors use a robotic system called Da Vi
Urologic cancers are being examined in a new way these days. Instead of peering through microscopes at glass slides, doctors are using digital images to inspect the same samples. This leap into the digital world is not just about convenience, it is a game-changer in analyzing urologic cancers. Firs
Women in medicine are facing a tough reality. The gender pay gap isn't just about what they're paid, but also about what they charge. In Australia, female doctors are often setting their own fees lower than their male colleagues. This is a big deal, as it affects not only their personal earnings but
Elon Musk's government efficiency crackdown cleared a legal hurdle, but the battle isn't over. Judge John Bates of DC refused to halt Musk's passage to the U. S. Department of Labor's treasured systems, an initial loss for the union that opposes Musk's lean government effort. In his ruling,
In the heart of Madrid, a gathering of Europe's far-right leaders celebrated the return of Donald Trump to the White House. The event, dubbed "Make Europe Great Again, " echoed the sentiments of the crowd of around 2, 000 people who cheered on the leaders. The leaders, including Viktor Orbán of Hung
Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa
Heart attacks can sneak up on us. When they do, it is often too late to tell what really happened. This is where postmortem chemistry steps in. It is the study of body chemistry after death. This is a key player in figuring out what caused sudden deaths. It is a big deal in the world of forensic
Have you ever heard of NGAL? It's a protein with a funny name. It actually modulates the activity of an enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase-9. This enzyme is crucial in making plaques unstable in atherosclerosis. This is another word for hardening of arteries. NGAL has been known for a good while
