The SYNERGY-NASH phase II study demonstrated the efficacy of tirzepatide in resolving metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and liver fibrosis. The trial conducted by Dr. Rohit Loomba involved 190 participants with biopsy-confirmed MASH and fibrosis. The results indicated a significant resolution of MASH without worsening of fibrosis in patients treated with tirzepatide compared to those in
Former President Donald Trump has recently made claims that the price of insulin was lowered during his administration and not under the leadership of President Joe Biden. Despite acknowledging that the price of insulin is lower under Biden, Trump still wants credit for the policies put in place during his term. These claims are part
The Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities and resilience of the American economy, with child care emerging as a critical issue as day care centers closed down, schools shifted to remote learning, and parents struggled to balance work and childcare responsibilities. Despite a post-pandemic rebound in child care employment, the sector continues to face
Boeing’s Starliner, a human-grade space capsule intended for transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station, has faced numerous setbacks since its inception in 2014. Despite being awarded a $4.2 billion contract with NASA as part of the Commercial Crew Program, Boeing has struggled to meet its obligations to deliver six missions as promised.
Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund has announced that it plans to vote against ratifying Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package. This decision comes after a Delaware judge invalidated the controversial package earlier this year. As the eighth-largest shareholder in Tesla, the fund’s decision carries significant weight in the upcoming shareholder vote. While
In a bid to attract more customers, Vijay Sales has launched its Apple Days sale in India, offering discounted prices on a wide range of Apple products. The sale, which is live until June 17, includes not only the latest iPhone 15 series but also older iPhone models, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more.
The excruciating pain caused by endometriosis is something that many patients like Jasmine have to endure on a daily basis. The feeling of a ball of acid burning through one’s organs can be debilitating, both physically and mentally. Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, causing inflammation, pain, and the formation of
Brittney Griner, a nine-time WNBA All-Star, finally made her season debut for the Phoenix Mercury after being sidelined due to a toe fracture suffered in the preseason. The much-awaited return of Griner took place on Friday night against the Minnesota Lynx. Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts shared with reporters that Griner had been going through return-to-play
The news of Harvey Weinstein appealing his conviction of rape and sexual assault has sent waves through the legal community. Weinstein’s attorneys have taken the bold step of challenging the ruling, linking it to the previous overturning of his 2020 convictions in New York. The most recent order by the Empire State Appeals Court has
In recent news, a panel of US health experts gathered by the Food and Drug Administration voted against the use of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This decision comes as a blow to California-based Lykos Therapeutics, who had presented two clinical studies that showed promising results in using MDMA