Black Diamond Therapeutics has shared some promising news about their drug, silevertinib. It's being tested on people with a specific type of lung cancer. The results from the second phase of trials show that 60% of patients responded well to the treatment. This includes 25 partial responses and one
Trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing intense facial pain, often hits those with multiple sclerosis (MS) the hardest. This type of pain, known as MS-TN, can be relentless and tough to treat. Among the treatments out there, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) stands out as a promising option. It's a
Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux, who tied the knot after meeting on Love Is Blind season three, have decided to part ways. Their marriage lasted four years, and they have a daughter, Vienna, who was born in July 2024. Alexa shared the news on Instagram, expressing that their decision was made with c
In a twist of fate, a vaccine meant for shingles might also be a secret weapon against dementia. Researchers stumbled upon this clue while studying data from Wales, where a strict age rule for the shingles vaccine created a unique scenario. People born in a specific year got the shot, while those bo
Charles Shay, a brave Native American veteran, recently passed away at his home in France. He was 101 years old. Shay, a member of the Penobscot tribe from Maine, is remembered for his heroic actions on D-Day, where he saved many lives as a medic. He received the Silver Star for his bravery and Fran
Wheat straw, often seen as farm waste, has a new role in cleaning up water. Scientists have found a way to tweak it chemically to soak up a harmful dye called Rhodamine B. This dye is tough to break down and can be toxic. The modified straw, now called EWS, is a game-changer. EWS is made by treatin
Europe's plan to back Ukraine with a massive financial boost is facing some serious hurdles. The idea was to use frozen Russian assets worth up to 210 billion euros to give Ukraine a strong hand in talks with Moscow. But getting all European countries on board has been tricky, especially with Hungar
A big event is happening at Cedar Drive Middle School in Colts Neck. Linda McMahon, the U. S. Secretary of Education, is dropping by. She's part of a nationwide tour called "History Rocks! " This tour is all about teaching kids the importance of the Declaration of Independence. It's the 250th annive
A well-known British TV host, Laura Woods, surprised viewers when she fainted during a live soccer match. She was quickly taken to the hospital, but later shared that she was feeling better. Woods, who is 38 years old, posted on her Instagram story, saying she was sorry for worrying everyone. She me
In the UK, police forces are set to use face-scanning tech more widely to catch lawbreakers. This tech is already in action in London, leading to over a thousand arrests in just two years. It's helped nab rapists, abusers, and violent criminals, plus over a hundred sex offenders who broke their rule
