In a twist of events, Japan's economy has seen a surprising 0. 3% year-on-year boost in its real GDP this past quarter. This sharp turnaround comes after a 1. 1% dip in the previous quarter. You might be wondering what caused this sudden shift. The Bank of Japan made an interesting move when it rais
Cancer cachexia is a common issue, affecting up to 80% of cancer patients. It reduces their quality of life and survival rates. Previously, it was shown that the transcriptional repressor Forkhead box P1 (FoxP1) is increased in the skeletal muscle of both cachectic mice and humans with cancer. When
In just one week, President Trump's second term has already taken a surprising turn. Late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert have been poking fun at Trump's unusual cabinet picks. One pick that raised eyebrows was Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine denier and conspiracy theo
In a surprising turn of events, South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sentenced to a suspended prison term for violating election laws. The Seoul Central District Court found him guilty of making false statements during his presidential campaign. Lee plans to appeal the decision, which co
Meet a 64-year-old man who had a rough time with kidney cancer. Doctors decided to remove his whole kidney through a surgery called radical nephrectomy. This guy also had type 2 diabetes and was quite overweight. After the surgery, he agreed to change his lifestyle big time. For a whole year, he fol
Scientists have been puzzled by the identity of a tiny parasite in the Gulf of Mexico. Known as Diplomonorchis, this creature has been causing confusion among researchers. A recent study has shed new light on this little worm. It turns out that what was thought to be one species is actually several.
Tammy Slaton, beloved star of the reality show “1000-Lb. Sisters, ” surprised fans with her latest weight loss update. In a recent clip shared on TLC's Instagram, she stepped on the scale to reveal she now weighs 281. 2 pounds. For Tammy, this is a big deal. She reflected that the last time she weig
Jimmy Kimmel, a well-known comedian, pointed out an interesting detail about the recent meeting between Joe Biden and Donald Trump at the White House. Melania Trump, the former First Lady, was nowhere to be seen. Kimmel playfully suggested that she might have been "shedding tears in the shadows. " H
Hey there! Did you know that the average rate for a 30-year mortgage in the US just dropped a bit? It went from 6. 79% to 6. 78%, ending a six-week rise. Why is this happening? Well, mortgage rates are like a mirror reflecting the 10-year Treasury bond yields, which have recently been bouncing aroun
Imagine you're living in Ethiopia and dealing with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). This isn't just about staying alive; it's about living well. But how do patients in low-income countries like Ethiopia fare compared to those in wealthier nations? That's what researchers set out to find. They focuse
