In Europe, there's a big problem. Not everyone gets the same help for heart issues. This is especially true in the south. Even though there are new tools to help hearts work better, not everyone can use them. These tools are called LVADs. They stand for left ventricular assist devices. They help he
The U. S. is seeing a big change in how obesity is treated. Novo Nordisk has just launched the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss. This pill, called Wegovy, is a game-changer because it's much cheaper than the usual weekly injections. The price ranges from $149 to $299 per month, depending on the
Nicolás Maduro, once the president of Venezuela, is set to appear in a New York courtroom. This is his first time facing charges in the U. S. The charges are serious. They include drug trafficking and terrorism. The U. S. government says Maduro was involved in these crimes. Maduro and his wife were
The stock market had a wild ride recently, with some companies seeing huge gains while others took a big hit. Let's break it down. Zenas BioPharma, a biotech company, saw its stock drop by more than half after their new drug showed promise in trials. The drug, obexelimab, is meant to treat a rare d
Venezuela's oil journey began with a bang, literally. In 1922, a massive oil geyser erupted in the Maracaibo Basin, marking the start of Venezuela's transformation into a major oil player. This event kicked off a century of wealth, crashes, and political turmoil. For decades, foreign oil companies
Berlin is in the grip of a cold snap, but it's not just the weather keeping residents shivering. A suspected arson attack on a cable bridge has left thousands without power, with some areas still in the dark two days later. The attack, claimed by a left-wing group called the Vulkangruppe, targeted t
Anker is about to make a splash in the home energy market. They are set to unveil something they call \"the world’s first smart hybrid whole-home backup solution. \" The product, named Solix E10, will be showcased at CES 2026. But don't expect too many details just yet. The company is staying tight-
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided not to run for a third term. He said the decision came after a tough year for the state. Walz pointed to constant attacks from Republicans and President Donald Trump. These attacks focused on a fraud investigation into child care programs. Walz felt he couldn'
People often overlook how hard it is to go from sitting to standing. This simple move, called sit-to-stand (STS), can show a lot about someone's mobility. Researchers wanted to see if this movement could tell us about a condition called locomotive syndrome (LS). LS makes it tough to move around beca
The workers at Portland's wastewater treatment plant are doing a tough job. They are dealing with an old plant that needs a lot of care. The plant was built a long time ago. It wasn't made for the kind of waste we have today. There's more of it, and it's more complicated. These workers are handling
