Lenacapavir, the first twice-yearly HIV prophylactic in the world, is set to be rolled out in Zimbabwe, one of 10 countries selected for the initial rollout of the injectable drug. “We are excited to announce that Zimbabwe was selected as one of the 10 countries globally to roll out lenacapavir, a breakthrough development in the fight against HIV,” the US Embassy in Harare …
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Earlier this year, dog rescue Happy Doggo got a call about a puppy in Thailand who desperately needed their help. The pup had been hanging around a construction site in the jungle, and the managers of the site were about to get rid of her — by any means necessary. When the Happy Doggo rescue team arrived, they found the …
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When Anna Whitlock was let go from her job in the technology industry in November of 2024, she wasn’t worried about lining up a new position. The Washington state resident had 11 years of experience managing network infrastructure projects, a specialized role that involves equipping buildings with internet access, cameras and wifi security systems. “The last time I had to …
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For many, the thought of brain decline is one of life’s deepest fears. Watching loved ones struggle with memory loss can feel like witnessing a part of them slowly fade. Knowing that something as approachable as resistance training might help preserve memory offers both hope and empowerment. It is science reminding us that brain health is not entirely out of …
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Notre Dame needs a miracle. A series of events to go exactly its way. It has to not only win out, but have a lot of results fall like dominoes in its direction. After Saturday’s gut-wrenching, last-second home loss to Texas A&M, the Irish’s backs are firmly against the wall. They have zero margin for error. No wiggle room. Source …
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A decades-old cheap medication prescribed to millions of Americans is being hailed as a ‘miracle pill’ for anxiety and nerves. Nearly 10 million Americans a year are prescribed propranolol, a beta-blocker approved in the 1960s for high blood pressure. But over the years, the 30-cent pill has become a drug of all trades, treating irregular heartbeats, migraines and kidney issues. …
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An affordable supplement known for improving muscle growth and recovery could also help with brain fog and improve overall brain health, experts say. Brain fog, or the clouding of consciousness, refers to a group of symptoms impacting memory, thinking and concentration. It can happen to anyone. Researcher and cognitive neuroscientist Lauren Dewsbury describes it as a ‘symptom we experience when …
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Each week, exclusively for Slate Plus members, Prudie discusses a new letter with a fellow Slate colleague. Have a question for Prudie? Submit it here. Dear Prudence, By the grace of G-d, my daughter survived breast cancer. However, instead of making her value her life and body more, the experience has made her hedonistic! The woman who used to practice …
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Charles Leclerc conceded the opening day of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend was “probably the worst Friday of the season” after ending up almost a second shy of the pace. After taking a surprise pole position last time out in Hungary, Leclerc struggled for pace at Zandvoort, setting the eighth fastest time in Free Practice 2 for Ferrari as he …
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“Thanks to Christine, I have three under 5 at home,” Williams said, thanking her surrogate before sharing her trick for “self-care” and getting out of the house. Michelle Williams is a proud mother of four. While appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which was guest-hosted by Tiffany Haddish, the Dawson’s Creek alum opened up about the birth of her fourth child; …
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