Researchers have spent years chasing a cure for Alzheimer’s, focusing on how proteins called amyloid clump together in the brain. Back in the 1990s, scientists, including one leading expert, realized that these clumps might harm brain cells and trigger inflammation. At first, they thought fixing thi
Therapists today face a tough call when it comes to using video games to help patients. Some see them as a fresh tool to reduce stress or teach coping skills. Others worry games might do more harm than good, especially if players get too caught up. This mixed reaction makes it hard for new game-base
A new movie aims to show the Kennedy assassination through a different lens, focusing on the alleged role of organized crime rather than politics. The story revolves around a 48-hour window before and after JFK’s death, suggesting behind-the-scenes manipulation by mobsters. Instead of a standard acc
A 17-year-old girl walked into a hospital for a routine check-up, only to find out she had a rare liver tumor. The discovery shocked her family at first, but doctors quickly got to work. They found a single, well-defined growth in the right side of her liver. Inside this growth were some dead cells
The concept of “quality” shapes how medical residents learn and how their mentors guide them. Yet the idea itself is rarely questioned, and there is little solid proof about what makes a good training program. Over time, the meaning of quality shifts with society’s values and political demands. Dif
Health officials are looking at how medicines for mental health are used, and a group of well‑known doctors is offering new advice on how patients can safely quit them. They point out that sometimes doctors leave people on drugs longer than needed, or when the medicines no longer help. The doctors
President Lula faces a setback when the Senate rejects his chosen justice. The move shows growing political tension in Brazil as the October election looms. Lula, who may run for a fourth term, must act quickly to keep his plan on track. A similar pause happened in the United States when Congress d
Scientists have found a new way to learn about the habits of city residents by looking at their sewage. The technique, called wastewater‑based epidemiology, usually tracks drug use but now also measures food and drink markers. A fresh laboratory test can spot more than 40 different substances in raw
A small company in Las Vegas, once unknown, shot into the spotlight last year after it began buying shares of a cryptocurrency linked to a family business. The firm, known as Alt5 Sigma Corp. , had Eric Trump listed on its website in March, suggesting he was involved as a board observer and adviser.
The recent indictment of former senior advisor David Mor — who worked closely with famed epidemiologist Anthony Fauci — has sparked debate over whether the case is about protecting government email rules or targeting Fauci. The Department of Justice, citing FBI Director Kash Patel, claims the charge
