Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs in the body, including the kidneys. A recent analysis of medical records suggested that individuals with SLE who were taking metformin had lower rates of lupus nephritis, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) compared to those not
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As the end of June approaches, student loan borrowers are faced with a crucial deadline that could significantly impact their journey towards debt forgiveness. The deadline, set for June 30, pertains to the opportunity for borrowers to consolidate their multiple federal student loans into a single new loan. This process, known as loan consolidation, has
Gilead Sciences recently announced the successful results of a late-stage trial for their experimental twice-yearly HIV prevention medication, lenacapavir. The medication was found to be 100% effective in preventing HIV among the participants in the study. This breakthrough in HIV prevention has the potential to revolutionize the way HIV is prevented and managed. According to
Recently, reports have surfaced claiming that Apple has fallen victim to a data breach that resulted in the theft of the source code of its internal tools. An alleged threat actor group by the name ‘IntelBroker’ has taken responsibility for the breach, releasing the stolen data on a dark web forum. The hacker group, IntelBroker,
The recent statements made by the leader of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, have raised concerns about the possibility of a full-out war between the Lebanese militant group and Israel. Nasrallah’s vow to engage in a fight “with no rules and with no red lines” if a war erupts is a clear indication of the escalating
The search for British teenager, Jay Slater, who has been missing in Tenerife since Monday morning, has entered a critical phase. With the search and rescue teams hoping for a breakthrough, the situation remains dire. Jay, hailing from Lancashire, was on a holiday with friends when he was last seen on a night out in
Embracer Group has been making waves with its ambitious plans to capitalize on its Lord of the Rings intellectual property (IP). In its annual report for 2023/2024, the company’s Entertainment & Services division saw a significant increase in net sales, reaching SEK7.08B ($678M), marking a 34% growth compared to the previous year. The success of
Gerrit Cole, the ace of the New York Yankees, made his season debut after recovering from an elbow injury. Despite facing a tough opponent in the Baltimore Orioles, who are their primary competition in the American League East, Cole showed that he was up for the challenge. Despite getting charged with two runs, he displayed
When it comes to investing in tech, the spotlight is often on big names like Nvidia, Alphabet, and Microsoft. However, according to Trent Masters, portfolio manager at Alphinity Investment Management, there is one stock that has been flying under the radar – telecommunications company Motorola Solutions. Despite being overshadowed by other tech giants, Masters describes
In a recent genetic analysis conducted by researchers in China, it was found that individuals with better mental well-being tend to live longer and healthier lives. While this study encompassed a vast amount of data from European populations, one of the most attention-grabbing results was the impact of certain lifestyle choices, such as consuming more