xperts warn that outbreaks of disease could occur in the aftermath of the devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea. The collapse of a mountainside in the Enga province on Friday resulted in the burial of villages under rock, soil, and rubble, causing significant destruction to homes, schools, and businesses.
Ancient Egyptian skull shows oldest attempt at cancer surgery
According to a recent study published in the Frontiers in Medicine journal, a pair of ancient Egyptian skulls, dating back thousands of years, belonged to some of the earliest known cancer patients in history. The skulls exhibited cut marks around cancerous growths, suggesting that ancient Egyptians had explored surgical treatments for cancer.
JBS says China blocks beef from US plant over detection of ractopamine
Beijing has blocked beef shipments from JBS’s plant in Colorado due to the presence of ractopamine, a feed additive. JBS, the world’s largest beef producer, is working with authorities to resolve the issue.
Colon cancer rates are rising in young Americans, but insurance barriers are making screening harder
his year, over 53,000 Americans are estimated to lose their lives to colorectal cancer. Despite being the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, early detection can lead to a cure. Detecting a tumor as early as possible allows for prompt treatment, increasing the chances of survival.
Trump’s tariff threat set to derail rate cuts, Deutsche Bank says
According to Deutsche Bank AG, if the Trump administration imposes new trade restrictions, it could have a negative impact on the US economy. This could lead to an increase in inflation and prevent the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates until next year.
Oil Mergers Are Taking Off. These Stocks Stand to Win or Lose.
ConocoPhillips’ $22.5 billion acquisition of Marathon Oil is just the latest in a string of major deals reshaping the energy sector. However, not all companies will benefit equally from this trend.
The South Park jinx could be coming for high-flying weight-loss stocks
If historical patterns hold true, the recent Ozempic storyline on South Park could potentially signal a temporary peak in the stock prices of obesity drug manufacturers. It has been observed that companies prominently featured in the animated comedy often experience a decline in their stock performance the following year. According to Spectra Markets, the median stock underperforms the S&P 500 by 7% one year after appearing on South Park.
Salesforce Stock Sinks on Revenue Miss, Weak Outlook
Salesforce, a customer relationship management (CRM) company, experienced a drop in its share value by over 17% during extended trading on Wednesday. This decline followed the release of its fiscal first-quarter earnings report, which revealed revenue figures that fell short of analysts’ estimates and provided guidance for the second quarter that was weaker than expected.