Author: David Miller

The First Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Faces Challenges in the U.S. Leqembi, the first drug approved by the FDA to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, has been on the market in the U.S. for over a year. However, sales have been sluggish, as major hospital systems are taking time to integrate it into their treatment plans and some insurers are not covering it. Doctors are expressing concerns that patients may be hesitant to take Leqembi due to its limited impact and potential side effects. The drug has shown to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s by a few months…

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The ongoing issue of inflation in the United States, also known as “Bidenflation,” is showing no signs of slowing down, severely impacting Americans’ purchasing power. Inflation has reached a staggering 18.8% for the third consecutive month, with an annual rate of 6.0%, nearly double the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Core prices remain stubbornly high at 3.8%, causing real wages to decline by 2.5% since President Biden took office. President Biden has been quick to shift the blame onto his predecessor, Donald Trump, for the inflation crisis. However, experts point to excessive money printing and government spending as the main drivers…

Drug shortages in the US have reached a crisis point, with at least 323 shortages reported in the first three months of 2024. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has identified generic sterile injectable medications, including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications, as among the most worrying shortages. The American Cancer Society has raised concerns about chemotherapy drugs returning to the top-five drug classes affected by shortages, potentially impacting patient treatment. Hospitals and clinics are reporting being completely out of medications, leading doctors to ration cancer drugs or prioritize patients. In addition to cancer medications, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications,…

Title: Global Alert: Whooping Cough Outbreak Spreads Rapidly Across Several Countries Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has been on the rise in several countries around the world, including China, the Philippines, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands. This severe cough infection is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis and is known for its rapid spread and debilitating symptoms. In China alone, over 32,000 cases of whooping cough were identified until February 2024, a staggering 20 times higher than the previous year. The symptoms of this disease can include cold-like symptoms, severe coughing fits, a distinctive “whooping” sound while gasping for…

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to meet with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss election integrity, a topic that has been at the forefront of Trump’s recent speeches and interviews. This meeting comes at a crucial time for Johnson, who is facing threats from Trump-aligned members within his own party. Trump has been spreading false claims of voter fraud and corrupt elections, a narrative that has gained traction within the GOP. Johnson’s visit to Mar-a-Lago is seen as an attempt to seek Trump’s support in order to maintain his position as House Speaker. The two leaders are…

Prince William is set to make a return to full-time royal duties next week after a three-week absence. The Duke of Cambridge took time off following his wife Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, spending time with his family at their country home on the Sandringham Estate. This return to public life is being viewed as a “dry run” for his future reign as King, as Prince Charles currently steps back from public duties due to cancer treatment. With Charles out of the spotlight, William will be the highest-profile working royal and is expected to prioritize his family over royal duties if…

In a highly anticipated Final Four matchup, No. 1 seed Purdue is set to take on No. 11 seed NC State in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday in their quest for a spot in the national title game. Purdue, looking to reach the championship game for the first time since 1969, has had an impressive journey to the Final Four with victories over tough opponents such as Gonzaga and Tennessee. Star big man Zach Edey has been a key player in their success as they seek redemption after a disappointing upset in last year’s tournament. On the other hand, NC State…

Scientists at the forefront of cosmology have reached a significant milestone with the construction of the largest 3-D map of the universe using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). This groundbreaking map, comprised of light from millions of galaxies, offers unprecedented insight into the evolution of the universe over billions of years. One of the most surprising revelations from the map is the suggestion that dark energy, the mysterious force responsible for the universe’s expansion, may be evolving and weakening. This challenges long-held beliefs that dark energy is constant and could revolutionize our understanding of the universe’s composition and its…