Cannabis, a widely used substance in the United States, has been found to impact the human body’s epigenome, according to a study conducted by epidemiologist Lifang Hou and her team at Northwestern University. The epigenome, a complex system of switches that regulate gene activity, can be influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors, including the use
The REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial compared drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty with stenting as the initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. The results showed that DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) led to a significantly higher rate of adverse cardiovascular events compared to intended stenting. This study, presented by Ling Tao, MD,
Jessica Pegula has once again reached the quarterfinals at the US Open, marking her seventh appearance at this stage in a Grand Slam tournament. However, despite her consistent performance in getting to this round, Pegula has yet to secure a win in a major quarterfinal, holding a 0-6 record. The No. 6-seeded Pegula, known for
The recent decision by British Foreign Minister David Lammy to suspend some arms export licenses to Israel sends a strong message about the importance of ethical arms trading. This move comes in response to fears that these arms could be used in a way that would breach international law. Lammy announced that 30 out of
Recently, Brazil’s federal supreme court justices voted unanimously to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide. This decision came after a series of warnings and requests from the court to comply with local laws regarding online content and misinformation. The court’s top justice, Alexandre de Moraes, issued the suspension orders
WazirX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform, has been facing significant challenges in recent times. Following a massive hack that resulted in a loss of over $230 million in users’ funds, the platform has been struggling to recover. The unfreezing of 66 percent of users’ INR balances on August 26 led to a surge in withdrawals
The recent incident involving Lucy Connolly, the wife of a Tory councillor, highlights the dangerous consequences of spreading racial hatred. Connolly published a post on social media advocating for mass deportation of asylum seekers and even suggesting setting fire to hotels where they were housed. This post came at a time when false information about
The Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday as investors digested the latest China business activity numbers released over the weekend. China’s official purchasing managers’ index data for August showed a mixed bag, with the manufacturing PMI falling to a six-month low of 49.1, indicating a faster contraction compared to July. This figure missed the median
The Milky Way, with all its spectacular beauty and endless mysteries, holds within itself the scars of a turbulent history. The intricate dance of gas and starlight in our galaxy tells a tale of violent upheavals and cataclysmic events that have shaped its evolution over billions of years. Recent data collected by the Gaia satellite
Justin Baldoni, the star and director of “It Ends With Us,” recently shared a heartfelt letter on social media addressed to survivors of domestic violence. In the letter titled “Dear Survivor,” Baldoni expressed his admiration for the incredible strength and resilience displayed by those who have faced such adversity. His words of encouragement and support