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Millions of Americans may soon face much higher health insurance bills, as premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often called Obamacare, are expected to double in many states next year. The jump comes just as open-enrollment begins in mid-November, adding stress for families already managing rising living costs. Analysts say this could be the…
A new study suggests that children born to mothers who had COVID‑19 during pregnancy face a higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and speech or motor delays. Researchers at Mass General Brigham analyzed data for more than 18 000 births between March 2020 and May 2021. They found that 16.3 % of children exposed…
The study involved 38 participants aged 60 and older across five European countries. All had advanced AMD with a condition known as geographic atrophy, and very poor central vision before the implant. After receiving the implant, 32 of the participants completed one year of follow-up. Of those, 26 (about 81%) experienced meaningful improvements in vision,…
A major study involving more than 2,500 people found that medications like antibiotics, antidepressants, and heart-gene drugs changed gut bacteria long after use. Researchers from Estonia tracked medication data and stool samples. They discovered that almost half of the 186 drugs studied left measurable “microbial footprints” up to five years later. Beyond antibiotics, commonly used…
The FDA’s promotion of Leucovorin—a decades-old generic medicine—as a potential treatment for certain autism-like symptoms is sparking strong public interest. Parents of autistic children have flooded clinics seeking the drug after it was tied to a rare condition called Cerebral folate deficiency (CFD). Yet medical experts caution that the evidence to support its use in…
In Brazil’s Amazon, scientists are investigating a possible link between mercury pollution from illegal gold mining and neurological disabilities in Indigenous children. The research focuses on the Munduruku community, where at least 36 children live with unexplained disorders such as muscle spasms and difficulty moving. Parents suspect contamination in their rivers and fish. Mercury is…
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that 36 drugmakers and top executives must face nearly all claims in a major antitrust lawsuit alleging they conspired to fix prices of 80 generic drugs. The case is led by Connecticut and joined by 45 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories. The companies, which include…
Hội An — the UNESCO-listed ancient town in central Vietnam — is ramping up recovery efforts after days of torrential rain triggered its worst floods in decades. Once floodwaters began to recede, residents and business owners joined forces to remove thick mud, clear streets and shops, and repair power systems. They’re racing to reopen for…
Bank of America Global Research has raised its forecast for gold prices, projecting that the metal could reach $5,000 per ounce by 2026. The bank now expects an average gold price of around $4,400/oz for the year. Gold recently surged past the $4,000/oz mark for the first time as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid…
Bank of America has appointed Denis Manelski and Soofian Zuberi as the new co-heads of its Global Markets business. The move comes after 14 straight quarters of growth in the bank’s trading division. The internal announcement follows strong performance this year. In the third quarter, Bank of America’s sales and trading unit reported $5.4 billion…
