Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, Zepbound, has demonstrated significant benefits in patients with heart failure and obesity, based on late-stage trial data released by the company. The findings suggest that Zepbound, along with other popular GLP-1 drugs, may offer health advantages beyond weight loss and blood sugar regulation. This could potentially lead to broader insurance
The recent interest rate cut by the Bank of England, the first since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been received as good news by many. The cut from 5.25% to 5% is seen as a step towards providing relief to borrowers who have been facing high borrowing costs due to successive rate hikes
Pedro Almodóvar’s highly anticipated first English-language feature, The Room Next Door, is set to premiere at the 62nd New York Film Festival. Starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, the drama is an adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s novel, What Are You Going Through. The film will make its U.S. debut at Alice Tully Hall on October
An extensive epidemiological study conducted on the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) has revealed a concerning association between the presence of both non-essential and essential metals in urine and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality. The study, spanning over 17 years, found that various individual urinary metals, including cadmium, tungsten, uranium,
The judge who presided over the class-action lawsuit brought by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL criticized the jury for not following his instructions in determining damages. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez expressed his concerns during the NFL’s post-trial motion, where the league requested a ruling in its favor if the plaintiffs failed to prove
In a move to combat the rise of non-consensual fake explicit imagery, Google Search has updated its removal processes and ranking systems. The tech giant’s new strategy aims to swiftly remove explicit deepfakes from its search results and demote websites that host such harmful content. Google has streamlined the process for requesting the removal of
Artificial intelligence continues to showcase its potential in various fields, and one of the recent studies has highlighted its significant impact on predicting Alzheimer’s disease progression. While the skepticism around AI’s storytelling and filmmaking abilities persists, its application in science, particularly in the medical field, is becoming more evident. The study conducted by the University
In a shocking turn of events, accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and two other men charged with plotting the September 11, 2001 terror attacks have agreed to plead guilty in the military commissions process, according to the Pentagon. This decision comes after nearly 16 years of legal battles and delays in the prosecution of
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been making significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth in its core business of digital advertising. The company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, and finance chief, Susan Li, recently highlighted the positive impact of AI on Meta’s revenue growth during their second-quarter earnings call. The Role of AI in
The proposed Medicare fee schedule for physicians and healthcare professionals in 2025 has caused quite a stir within the healthcare community. The Medicare “conversion factor” (CF) for 2025 is set to be lower than it has been in decades, reminiscent of the levels last seen in 1993. This drastic reduction in reimbursement rates is alarming,
