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CNN — Small clinical trials suggest that drugs like Ozempic could be used not only to treat diabetes and weight loss, but also to protect the brain and slow the decline in thinking, memory, and daily activities in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Results must be supported by larger clinical trials already underway before the drug can be approved for use in Alzheimer’s. The British study of 204 people with Alzheimer’s disease found that people who took the diabetes drug liraglutide (an earlier version of Ozempic’s class of drugs known as a GLP-1 receptor agonist) experienced 18% slower cognitive decline over…

Get the Space Shuttle out of here and move the Apollo out of the way because there’s a new LEGO rocket set in town. LEGO National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis Space Launch System.Let’s start with the technical details. The rocket itself is called the Space Launch System (SLS) and is a NASA Artemis 2 lunar mission (And after that Artemis 3 Mission Astronauts will be landing on the moon again, and while technically this is a model of the SLS, don’t you think Artemis is cooler?The price is $259.99 / £219.99This set is significantly more expensive than the…

Josh Hartnett has revealed why he decided to leave the glittering world of Hollywood, despite a successful career on the silver screen. The actor rose to fame starring in a string of hit films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including the 1998 film “The Faculty” and the 2001 blockbuster “Black Hawk Down.” Hartnett now claims that being stalked by an “unhealthy” fan caused her to turn her back on Hollywood for several years. The actor rose to fame starring in a string of hit films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including the 1998 film “The Faculty”…

The Olympic men’s basketball competition is almost always won by the United States, which has won gold medals in seven of the eight Olympic Games since 2000. NBA The athletes were allowed to participate, and as expected, they begin Paris 2024 as heavy gold medal favourites again — but don’t expect it to be easy.The 2024 Olympic field is arguably the strongest group of teams ever assembled at a single international tournament. Host France has won silver medals in the past two Olympics and is led by veteran Rudy Gobert and debutant Victor Wembanyama. Canada has star guard duo Shai…

California health officials are urging people who attended the Lightning in a Bottle music festival in Kern County to seek medical help if they experience respiratory symptoms or fever.Officials have identified five people with valley fever who attended the six-day event at Lake Buena Vista near Bakersfield from May 22 to 27. Three people have been hospitalized.More than 20,000 people took part in the festival.Attendee: 1 person, Reddit r/LightningInaBottle According to the thread, a fellow festival goer had been hospitalized for two weeks with “severe” valley fever.”If you experience unexplained symptoms like fever, chills, headache or neck pain, even if…

Air New Zealand on Tuesday backed away from its 2030 climate targets, citing delays to deliveries of more fuel-efficient aircraft and the rising price of alternative jet fuel.The announcement reflects the scale of the challenge for the industry to meet decarbonization targets.Air New Zealand has also confirmed its intention to withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative with immediate effect.An Air New Zealand plane was spotted during the second match of the women’s ODI series between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand on December 15, 2023.Kai Schwoerer | Getty Images Sports | Getty ImagesAir New…

James Speakman/PA Wire Police officers near the scene in Hart Street, Southport, where the attack took place. CNN — Taylor Swift said she was “totally shocked.” Stabbing attack An explosion has killed two children and injured others at a dance class celebrating the music of an American singer in Southport, England. “The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport continues to haunt me and I am in complete shock,” the singer wrote on Instagram. “The loss of life and innocent people and the terrible trauma inflicted on everyone.”These were families and emergency personnel,” she added. “These were little kids who were…

Shared micromobility giant Lime is piloting two new vehicles designed for women and seniors who prefer a lower step-through frame, smaller wheels and an upgrade from pedal assist. Lime has tried several new form factors over the years to win over customers and adapt to changing tastes and trends, and its efforts have paid off in some key ways. Generate profits In an industry where most other companies, including Tear, Bird and Spin, are struggling to survive, Lime is on track to earn more than $90 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2023, an increase of more than 500% year over…

Mechanistic pathways of depression modulated by physical activity. Credit: Translational Psychiatry (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41398-024-02922-y The brain and body processes through which exercise reduces symptoms of depression have been studied by researchers at UCL. Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is associated with multiple dysfunctions of the brain and nervous system. Psychological processesVarious disorders such as learning disabilities and memory disorders have been reported. DepressionHowever, until now, the processes behind it have not been well understood. In a new review article Published in Translational PsychiatryResearchers have proposed a new hypothesis to understand the antidepressant effects of exercise: They…

The intense solar activity will crash into the Earth and create some truly beautiful lights in the sky.In recent years, the Sun has repeatedly erupted, sending coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar flares in the direction of Earth. It’s unclear when the CME material will reach Earth, but the next few nights are expected to be filled with dancing auroras. Why? Because there are a group of sunspots scattered across the Sun’s equator that are currently spinning very close to Earth, spewing fire and fury. At the time of writing, Last 24 hours Witnessed six M-class flares, 1 x X-class…