Imagine a simple word gaining global buzz overnight. That's what happened to "demure" in 2024. Dictionary. com, the go-to online dictionary, chose this six-letter adjective as the Word of the Year. Lexicographers studied tons of data to pick the word that best captured the spirit of 2024. "Demure" s
People living with HIV who need a new kidney or liver have a new chance. The U. S. health officials just said that soon, they can get organs from donors who also have HIV. Before, this was only allowed in special research studies. Now, the change aims to help everyone waiting for an organ, both with
Ever wondered how certain tumors become resistant to treatments? Well, let's dive into the fascinating world of FH deficiency and chromatin helicase CHD6. When a protein called FH is missing or not working right, it leads to a specific type of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This kind of cancer doesn't
Former Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti is stepping into a new role, joining the board of the hotly anticipated Cadillac F1 team. Set to debut in 2026, this new venture is a collaboration between Cadillac and Andretti Global. The team is not shying away from big plans, with aspirations to build the
Believe it or not, 'Vanderpump Rules' is back for another season! Bravo has just announced that the show will return for its 12th season with a fresh cast. The new season will keep Lisa Vanderpump at the helm, but this time, she'll be surrounded by a new group of friends working at her famous restau
Hypertension, often called high blood pressure, is a common health issue. Two medicines, lercanidipine and amlodipine, are used to treat it. Both are calcium channel blockers, but lercanidipine is newer. This study wants to see which one is better at preventing serious heart problems in people with
Ever wondered how a word can suddenly become famous overnight? Meet "demure, " Dictionary. com's 2024 word of the year. This isn't your typical word—it went viral because of a TikTok star named Jools Lebron. She used "demure" to describe her subtle makeup and mindful behavior, making it a sensation.
Clint Eastwood, a Hollywood legend, has been acting and directing for nearly seven decades. He's known for roles in classics like the Dollars trilogy and Dirty Harry, as well as directing films like American Sniper. One of his most notable movies is The Mule, where he was both the director and the s
Imagine your phone or electric car battery lasting way longer and being much lighter. That's the promise of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, which a U. K. startup called Molyon is working on. Founded by scientists from Cambridge University, Molyon is using a special material called molybdenum disulf
Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, now aligned with Republicans, has a peculiar history of cozying up to authoritarian leaders and dismissing valuable intelligence. Recently, Donald Trump considered her for the director of national intelligence, a role that demands objectivity a
