Recent research has shed light on how our desire to eat, even when not hungry, may be triggered by specific brain activity rather than traditional hunger signals. A study conducted on mice by experts from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has identified clusters of cells in the periaqueductal gray (PAG) region of the
During a critical moment in Notre Dame’s game against Oregon State in the Sweet 16, freshman All-American Hannah Hidalgo was faced with an unexpected challenge. Despite having played the entire season with a nose ring, Hidalgo was forced to remove it mid-game as game officials cited an NCAA rule prohibiting jewelry during games. This decision
In a groundbreaking move, nearly 100,000 cancer patients have been able to receive fast-track access to newly approved NHS drugs. This includes Yuvan Thakkar, a 16-year-old boy who became the first NHS patient to undergo a revolutionary therapy that uses the body’s own cells to combat cancer. Yuvan, who was diagnosed with leukemia at the
Former President Donald Trump and eight other defendants are in the midst of a legal battle in Georgia over allegations of illegal interference in the 2020 election. After a judge ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could remain on the case, Trump and his co-defendants submitted a formal application to appeal the decision.
The development of a cancer vaccine for dogs has shown significant promise in recent clinical trials, with hopes that this breakthrough could potentially lead to advancements in human cancer treatments. Since 2016, over 300 dogs have received treatment with the Canine EGFR/HER2 Peptide Cancer Immunotherapeutic, resulting in a notable increase in the twelve-month survival rate
President Joe Biden recently held a star-studded fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall with his Democratic predecessors, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The event managed to raise over $26 million and attracted more than 5,000 supporters. The gathering had a high-profile guest list, with celebrities like Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Lea
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently voiced its concerns regarding the lack of implementation of regulations in the virtual digital assets sector. According to a report by the FATF, the delay in adopting these rules is creating opportunities for criminal activities to thrive. The organisation has assessed data over the past year to
As Easter weekend kicks off, a significant surge in car journeys is anticipated across the country. Good Friday is expected to be the busiest day for travel during the Easter break, with an estimated 2.6 million car journeys taking place today. This number surpasses the expected two million journeys on Easter Monday and the 2.3
The latest CDC health advisory has raised concerns about the surge in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease cases, with the highest annual number reported since 2014. The predominant strain responsible for this increase is Sequence Type (ST) 1466 of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y. What makes this outbreak particularly alarming is the fact that a significant
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, recently announced that the government is contemplating the introduction of a casino bill that could have significant implications for the country. The passing of such a bill by parliament could potentially lead to the creation of more jobs, increased state revenue, and the development of a large-scale entertainment project. While