Hypertension, often called high blood pressure, is a common health issue. Two medicines, lercanidipine and amlodipine, are used to treat it. Both are calcium channel blockers, but lercanidipine is newer. This study wants to see which one is better at preventing serious heart problems in people with
Great news! The world is seeing fewer new HIV infections and deaths. This is a big win, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where numbers have dropped the most. But, there's still work to do. Some places, like Eastern Europe and the Middle East, are seeing more new cases. We're far from the 2030 targe
President-elect Donald Trump's promise to do away with the U. S. Department of Education sounds simple, but experts say it's anything but. The plan involves complex logistics, congressional approval, and redirecting federal programs. It's doubtful that Congress will go along with it, and if it happe
Making semiconductors often leaves tiny issues, like dangling bonds and charge traps, on channels and interfaces. Fixing these can be tough, especially with small structures and thin materials like MoS 2 . High-energy treatments might cause more harm than good. So, scientists turned to hydrogen io
Managing meningiomas tied to neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) isn't one-size-fits-all. These intracranial tumors can pop up one at a time or in groups, making each case unique. One treatment option is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a high-precision radiation technique. A team of experts dug into the
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, expressed his support for Matt Gaetz, the ex-congressman who's now Trump's pick for attorney general. Musk praised Gaetz's qualities, calling him the "Judge Dredd America needs" to clean up corruption and put powerful people behind bars. Musk believes Gaetz has what it takes
Colorectal cancer is notorious for its stealthy spread, courtesy of a tiny factory inside cancer cells known as the KITENIN/ErbB4 complex. This duo aids in the cancer's journey to different parts of the body, which is frightening because it often leads to fatal complications. But don't lose hope jus
You know how cancer cells can sometimes come back after treatment? Scientists found a way to use UV light to help these tough cells produce tiny delivery containers called microparticles. These microparticles can carry tiny magnetic bits, called superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs), rig
San Francisco's soon-to-be mayor, Daniel Lurie, has started seeking help from tech giants and business leaders to give his city a much-needed facelift. Among his advisors are OpenAI's Sam Altman and former Twitter CFO Ned Segal. The tech heir, who also founded Tipping Point, aims to make San Francis
You might know Justin Sun as the guy who spent millions on a banana art piece. But now, he's become a big investor in a new crypto project backed by former President Trump. Sun put $30 million into World Liberty Financial, a digital asset bank aiming to let people borrow, lend, and invest in digital
