In a significant stride for medicine, a new drug combo is showing promise for people with a tough type of blood cancer. The combo, AB8939 plus venetoclax, is showing positive results in four patients who had run out of other options. These patients had a complex form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML),
Federal employees who believe they were wrongly fired for their political views are now taking their fight to the courts. They are asking judges and an independent body that handles federal worker disputes to decide if their First Amendment and civil service protections were violated. The cases fil
New England is always buzzing with news. As 2026 kicks off, several stories from last year are still making waves. Let's dive in. First up, a legal drama that's far from over. Remember the case of Lindsay Read? She was found not guilty in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Kee
Big Pharma companies are in a rush to buy biotech firms. Why? They face a huge problem. Many of their top-selling drugs will soon lose patent protection. This is called the "patent cliff. " By 2032, they could lose over $170 billion in sales. To avoid this, they need new drugs fast. That's where bi
Scientists have figured out how to make tiny arteries in the lab that work like the real thing. They did this by copying how arteries stretch and move in the body. This is a big deal because it helps them study arteries and test new medicines. The team used two types of human cells: one from vein l
Lewiston, a city in Idaho, is currently facing a transportation challenge. The city lacks direct flights to other parts of the state, making business travel and tourism more difficult. This situation is not new. In the past, two small airlines, Empire and Horizon, used to operate from Lewiston. They
Nasogastric tubes are often used to treat bowel blockages. But do they actually work? This is a big question in medical circles. Bowel blockages, or obstructions, happen when the intestines get twisted or stuck. This can cause pain, vomiting, and other problems. Doctors often use nasogastric tubes t
The U. S. and Ukraine have set up a special fund to invest in important projects. This fund, called the U. S. -Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF), started working in December. It was created quickly after a deal on minerals between the two countries in April. The goal is to put money into
In a recent study, researchers looked at how calafate, a berry from the Berberis microphylla plant, affects heart health in rats with diet-induced obesity. The rats were fed a high-sucrose diet and given calafate supplements for 10 weeks. The goal was to see if calafate could improve their lipid pro
The global market for anti-jamming technology is set to grow significantly, with experts predicting a steady increase in revenue over the next few years. This growth is driven by the increasing reliance on satellite-based systems and the need for secure communication in various industries. One of t
