Do you find it hard to follow conversations in noisy places, even with hearing aids? Older adults with hearing loss often struggle with this. But what if there was a way to improve how well they understand speech in noisy environments? A recent study explored how music skills and brain power might h
Big news! The US Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for Eli Lilly's new drug, Zepbound, to treat adults with both sleep apnoea and obesity. This could be a game-changer for the company, as it looks to expand its successful weight-loss drug business. The drug was shown to significant
Musicians, especially students, are at a higher risk of hearing loss due to loud, continuous exposure to music. This study looked into the early signs of hearing damage in young musicians who pass regular hearing tests. It focused on how noise affects the way their ears process sounds and their abil
It's been a tough year for Diddy. After being arrested last September on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, he's been waiting behind bars for his trial set to start in May 2025. To make things worse, the Bad Boy Records founder is also facing several lawsuits involving allegations of sexua
Dennis Schröder's first game with the Golden State Warriors was a tough one. He scored his first points with a mid-range shot, but the team was already down 8-0. By the end of the first quarter, Schröder had missed all his shots, and the Warriors were behind by 22 points against the Memphis Grizzlie
Novo Nordisk, a big player in Europe's pharma scene, saw its shares take a huge hit on Friday. Why? Their latest weight-loss drug, CagriSema, didn't meet expectations. The drug helped patients lose about 22. 7% of their body weight in late-stage trials, but that was barely better than Eli Lilly's ri
Did you know that noise can mess with your hearing? Well, it's a big deal for military folks. A recent study looked into how much noise soldiers are exposed to each year and how it affects their hearing and ability to focus on sounds. It turns out, loud noises can really do a number on your ears. Y
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that there are no longer shortages of Eli Lilly’s popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs. This decision stops the widespread sale of cheaper, unapproved copies made by compounding pharmacies. The FDA will not take action against these pharmacies
You might have heard that rosemary is great for hair growth, but have you considered ginseng? This powerful root, used for centuries to boost overall health, can also give your hair a much-needed boost. A recent study found that red ginseng extract promotes hair growth in cultured human hair follicl
A significant power outage struck Nantucket during its annual Christmas Stroll, leaving more than 1, 400 businesses in the dark for about 27 hours. The island's Chamber of Commerce estimated that affected businesses lost around $1. 5 million. Shops struggled with credit card payments and were forced
