Duplantis Sets New Pole Vault World Record En Route to Gold
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis soared to new heights in men’s pole vault, setting a world record of 6.25 meters after clinching gold at the Stade de France. The 24-year-old pole vaulter, who had already secured his Olympic title by clearing six meters, broke his previous record of 6.24 meters set in April by a single centimeter […]
Rebeca Andrade Proves She Can Beat Simone Biles, World Takes Notice
Simone Biles, an eleven-time Olympic medalist, has long been considered nearly unbeatable, yet Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade demonstrated that overcoming her is indeed possible. During the Paris Games on Monday, Andrade edged out her American counterpart to win the gold medal in the floor exercise, leaving Biles with the silver. This victory was especially meaningful […]
How Lyles’ Torso Determined the Outcome of the Olympic 100m Final
Was this the greatest race ever? The anticipation at Stade de France was palpable, with a mesmerizing pre-race lightshow and dramatic music setting the stage for what would become an unforgettable 100m final. Noah Lyles’ exuberant celebration marked his first Olympic victory, as he narrowly clinched the win by just five-thousandths of a second over […]
New Study: Undetected Bird Flu Cases Pose Widespread Risk
A new study highlights concerns that bird flu infections among livestock workers are more prevalent than reported. Gregory Gray, an infectious disease researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch who led the study, believes that actual infection rates are higher due to inadequate surveillance. The study, which is under review for publication in a […]
Urgent: Who Warns of Deadly ‘Hypervirulent’ Superbug in 16 Countries
New strains of a highly dangerous superbug have been identified in 16 countries, according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The superbug, known as hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp), has been found in regions including Africa, Europe, the East Mediterranean, Western Pacific, Americas, and South-East Asia. This bacterium is a drug-resistant type […]
Study Suggests Psoriasis Medication May Treat Diabetes Without Insulin
A new study suggests that ustekinumab, a drug originally used for psoriasis, could be effective in treating early-stage Type 1 diabetes in young individuals without the need for insulin therapy. Published in Nature Medicine, the research reveals that ustekinumab, which has been in use as an immunotherapy since 2009, can specifically target immune cells that […]