Over the past decade, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U. S. has faced an uphill task when it comes to approving drugs for rare diseases. These diseases, often with small patient populations, come with unique challenges like varied genetic and symptom patterns. This makes it tough to fi
Imagine you're trying to find a solution to a big problem, like cancer. To make sure your solution works for everyone, you need people from all walks of life to test it out. But sometimes, certain groups are left out. That's exactly what happens in clinical trials. The NHS-Galleri trial is trying t
In Oakland, a 34-year-old resident, Elijah Rucker, had his murder case declared a mistrial after five weeks of trial. Rucker was accused of killing 34-year-old Romell Wright over a debt, but the jury couldn't agree on a verdict. The incident happened on January 7th, around 8 a. m. , on the 1700 bloc
The trial of rapper A$AP Rocky is about to begin. A jury of five men and seven women has been chosen to decide his fate. They will hear opening statements on Friday. A$AP Rocky, who is 36 years old, is charged with firing a gun at a former friend in 2021. He turned down a plea deal that would have s
In the heart of rural Germany, a new strategy is being tested to combat obesity. The HAPpEN project, led by local doctors, is all about teamwork. It brings together different professionals to help people lose weight. The plan is to see if this approach works, and if it's a smart use of resources. A
Active Support is a special way to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy life more. It's about keeping them active and engaged. Scientists recently looked into how well this method works. They chose 14 services and split them into two groups. One group got Active Support right after some
Dust from mining can be bad for the environment and our health. The problem is, the stuff we use to stop dust, called suppressants, isn't always good for all types of dust. They don't stick well, and the crust they make isn't strong. So, scientists did some experiments to find out what makes a good
Donald Trump won the election by promising big changes. Voters want to feel strong and prosperous again. But to make this happen, Trump needs to figure out what it means to be American today. This isn't easy, and it won't happen overnight. Take immigration, for example. Are we okay with sending fami
This weekend, the Los Angeles Rams are set to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles, with their impressive 15 wins this season, are the clear favorites to keep their Super Bowl hopes alive. For those without cable, there are several ways to watch the game. The match kicks off at 3:00
For over ten years, scientists have been testing a special combination of medications called the polypill. This pill is designed to tackle atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which is a fancy name for heart diseases caused by clogged arteries. Now, researchers are wondering if this same
