Long COVID is a big problem for many people. It can stick around long after the initial infection. So, finding ways to prevent it is super important. Researchers looked at 31 studies to see if vaccines help. They found that getting vaccinated, even just the basic doses, can lower the chances of getting long COVID. The numbers show that vaccinated people have a 23% l...
Pharrell Williams, the famous music producer, has changed his tune on politics. He recently said he doesn't believe in either side, calling politics a "magic trick. " This is a big change from his past support for Hillary Clinton and criticism of Donald Trump. Williams made these comments at an event celebrating Black entrepreneurs. He said he doesn't want to pick a...
Lung cancer screening guidelines might be missing a lot of people who need them. Right now, rules say only certain adults can get yearly CT scans. But a new study shows that this leaves out most people with lung cancer. Only about one-third would even qualify for these life-saving scans. Take Carla Tapia, for example. She's a 38-year-old mom from Maryland. She smoke...
Eli Lilly, a big name in the drug world, just hit a huge milestone. It became the first healthcare company to reach a market value of $1 trillion. That's a lot of money! The company's stock hit this mark briefly during trading but then settled a bit lower, with each share going for around $1, 048. So, what's driving this massive growth? Two drugs are the stars here:...
Central Michigan University is making a big move. They are planning to bring all their medical students to Saginaw. This is a huge deal. Right now, students are split between Mount Pleasant and Saginaw. But soon, everyone will be in one place. The university got two big donations. Each was $40 million. One came from Covenant HealthCare. The other from MyMichigan Hea...
Claire Rothman, a woman who shattered glass ceilings in the male-dominated sports and entertainment industry, has passed away at the age of 97. Her death, confirmed by family members, was due to complications from a fall. Rothman was not just a trailblazer but a force of nature, leaving an indelible mark on the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" era and the music scene. ...
Meredith Mickelson is making waves in the entertainment industry. She's not just a model anymore. She's acting in big projects. This includes TV shows and movies. Her fans are growing fast. She has over 3. 5 million followers online. Mickelson started young. She was just 14 when she began modeling. She worked with famous magazines. These include Vogue in different c...
Winna has been named the Best Crypto Casino by Signals CV, a big deal in the world of digital gaming. This isn't just any award; it shows that Winna is not only growing fast but also setting new standards for online casinos. Players love the variety of games it offers, which is a big reason why it got this award. Crypto casinos are becoming more popular, and Winna i...
A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for the long delay in their plans to extract 56 million tons of sand and ...
Hungary has been checking newborns for serious health issues for 50 years now. This started with tests for two rare conditions: phenylketonuria and galactosemia. Later, they added a test for congenital hypothyroidism 40 years ago. Today, they test for 27 different disorders, plus an optional test for spinal muscular atrophy. Two big labs in Budapest and Szeged handl...