Filoviruses are perhaps the most deadly pathogens ever known to science. And even though decades have passed since the Marburg virus was first found in 1967 and the initial Ebola outbreak occurred in 1976, still much of this deadly virus family is not known. Filoviruses are thought to have crossed from animals to humans, perhaps…
John Lithgow says he was caught off guard by the criticism he received after signing on to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. In a new interview with The Times, the actor revealed that friends and fans reached out, urging him to reconsider because of J.K. Rowling’s controversial remarks about the transgender community. One friend even sent him a link…
Alcohol and brain health may have more significant risks than many people might assume. According to research published in Neurology, even moderate alcohol use may contribute to chronic brain damage, leading to further worries about dementia and cognitive decline. To focus solely on natural aging and disease processes, researchers removed all instances of trauma from…
Air quality in the United States has gotten much better over time, resulting in improved health and fewer asthma attacks. Yet almost half of all Americans continue to breathe unhealthy air, a new report from the American Lung Association says. Despite sustained efforts over the years, the report pinpoints that 156 million Americans still live…
A Travel Deadline You Can’t Ignore If you’re planning a trip that involves flying within the U.S., it’s time to check your wallet. A major change is coming that could stop you right at the airport gate. After May 7, 2025, many Californians won’t be able to use their current driver’s license to board a…
The countdown is on for the 2025 NFL Draft, and all eyes in Houston are on what general manager Nick Caserio and the Texans will do when they’re finally on the clock with the 25th overall pick. While the team isn’t new to making bold moves, this year’s decision feels especially crucial. Caserio has clarified…
The European Central Bank is advising eurozone banks to adjust to a leaner liquidity environment by embracing its standard refinancing tools as a routine part of financial management. From Overflow to Optimization For more than a decade, eurozone banks have operated with an abundance of liquidity. Thanks to policies like asset purchase programs and TLTROs…
As controversy swirls around the Pentagon, Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) is calling for reinforcements—not for the military, but for the man in charge of it. In a candid interview on Wednesday, Cramer, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed his continued support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. But he also acknowledged what many…
NASA is already gearing up for the next test flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft after the recent return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from a long-duration mission on board the International Space Station (ISS). The long-duration stay of the astronauts underscored technical issues that have affected the Starliner’s operational readiness. Astronauts’ Extended…
Tens of thousands of individuals who depend on lower-cost, compounded forms of Ozempic and Wegovy, the two medicines used to manage Type 2 diabetes and for weight loss, may be impacted by the FDA’s recent landmark ruling. The active ingredient in each medication is semaglutide, and the generic versions of those medications have long been…
