Recent research has taken a close look at how methotrexate, a drug most known for treating rheumatoid arthritis, might help people with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the common joint problem that wears down cartilage and causes pain, especially in older adults. Doctors have long searched for med
Tuberculosis is a disease that can show up in many ways, making it hard for doctors to spot the exact type without a clear standard test. One tool that is often used is the interferon gamma release assay, or IGRA, which helps identify people who carry a hidden form of the infection. Yet this test is
Madison’s Board of Finance will open the floor to public comments this month, setting the stage for a town budget vote scheduled for April 28. Voters will have access to polling stations from dawn until dusk, according to town officials. The proposed budget for the 2026‑27 fiscal year is outlined o
The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has launched a no‑cost online program to aid residents who qualify. The initiative targets people whose federal adjusted gross income does not exceed $89, 000 and whose investment earnings stay below $11, 950. Participants can book a virtual session on
The last step in figuring out how much damage the former Columbia Falls smelter has caused to nature is now ready. A plan written by state and federal agencies, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and other partners will examine the site again and decide how to repair or pay for long‑term h
BHP and Freeport-McMoRan have just filed two massive copper projects with Chile’s environmental review board, a clear sign that mining investment is picking up again in the country. The first plan, called “Nueva Concentradora Escondida, ” is worth $5 billion and would replace the aging Los Colorados
Apple has achieved a remarkable 23 % increase in iPhone sales across China during the first nine weeks of 2026, a stark contrast to the overall market downturn that saw smartphone purchases drop by about 4 %. The growth is largely attributed to strategic pricing and the inclusion of the iPhone 17 in
In a surprising twist, the upcoming student government election at Louisiana State University has taken on a Hollywood flair. Candidates for president and vice‑president are now flashing endorsements from well‑known sports figures, turning the campaign into a star‑studded spectacle. The duo of Dari
The U. N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres told a news outlet that he is collaborating with Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace on plans to rebuild Gaza. He said the board’s goal—financing and delivering basic reconstruction for Palestinian homes and infrastructure—was approved by the Secur
Paramount+'s latest offer drops the monthly fee to just $2. 99 for new and returning customers, but only until March 31. The timing lines up with three big shows: the NCAA basketball tournament, the 50th season of Survivor, and Marshals, a new Yellowstone spin-off. Viewers can watch the first two ro
