A recent study has uncovered an interesting trend: after the release of the third season of the popular TV show "The White Lotus, " there was a significant increase in online searches for lorazepam. This drug, also known as Ativan, is a type of benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego, analyz...
In Cameroon, Paul Biya, aged 92, recently secured his eighth term as president. This victory is met with widespread skepticism, given the country's struggles with violence, corruption, and poor leadership. Biya's lengthy reign, spanning over four decades, has seen him serve as both prime minister and president, making him the longest-serving leader alive today. Many ...
Insomnia is a common sleep problem. It's tough to treat. A recent study looked at two drugs: zolpidem and clobazam. They wanted to see how these drugs affect the brain and sleep. The study checked serum BDNF levels. BDNF is a protein that helps brain cells grow. It also looked at sleep quality and how patients felt in their daily lives. Zolpidem and clobazam are bo...
Nate Diaz was ready to step into the ring again with Jake Paul. He was one of the few willing to take on a fight with just two weeks' notice. But in the end, it didn't happen. Jake Paul himself praised Diaz for being ready to fight on such short notice. He even called him a "G" for being willing to step up. This wasn't the first time Diaz and Paul faced each other. ...
The conflict in Sudan is getting worse. The United Nations chief has warned that the situation is now "spiraling out of control. " This comes after a paramilitary group, the RSF, took over the city of el-Fasher. This city has been under siege for 18 months. People there are suffering from hunger, disease, and violence. The RSF has been accused of terrible acts. Repo...
El-Fasher, a city in Sudan's Darfur region, has recently fallen under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Survivors who managed to escape have shared horrifying accounts of the violence they endured. Ezzeldin Hassan Musa, one of the survivors, described the brutal treatment meted out by the RSF. He recounted how men trying to flee were tortured and murdere...
Scientists have found a clever way to create special molecules called organoselenium compounds. These molecules are useful in medicine, materials, and biochemistry. The problem is that making them often requires tough conditions and doesn't work with many types of molecules. So, finding a better way to build these molecules is important. A new method uses a metal ca...
CBS News is making big changes. They are stopping their streaming shows, CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News. The Saturday morning show is also getting a big update. This is part of a larger plan that will affect almost 100 people working there. The news about the changes came out on Wednesday. It's part of a bigger problem at Paramount. They are cutting about 1, 000 ...
A messy custody fight is unfolding between singer Sia and her estranged husband, Daniel Bernad. The couple, who separated after just two years of marriage, are now locked in a bitter dispute over their one-year-old son, Somersault Wonder Bernad. Daniel, a former oncologist, has filed for sole custody, claiming Sia is unfit due to alleged substance abuse issues. He wa...
President Trump kicked off his Asia tour in Malaysia with a grand entrance. He stepped off the plane in Kuala Lumpur to a lively welcome, complete with drummers and cheering crowds. This was not just a simple arrival; it was a show. Trump seemed to enjoy the spotlight, waving and smiling as he made his way to his limo, known as "The Beast, " with Malaysia's Prime Min...