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‘Centaurus’ subvariant of Omicron: What do we know?

‘Centaurus’ subvariant of Omicron: What do we know?

An emerging subvariant of Omicron, BA.2.7, nicknamed “Centaurus” on social media, is causing both concern and confusion among people worldwide. Why the astronomical nickname, what do we know about it, and is there really cause for worry? Here is what the data and experts have to say. Share on PinterestA new subvariant, nicknamed ‘Centaurus,’ is

Could MS drugs help treat ‘chemo brain’?

Could MS drugs help treat ‘chemo brain’?

Share on PinterestChemotherapy can impact the brain in the long term. Could MS drugs help offset this side effect? Image credit: SKC/Stocksy Life expectancy after diagnosis with cancer has increased in recent decades, due to advances in treatments. Many people who have had cancer treatment experience the side effects from chemotherapy, including cognitive effects dubbed

Could rapamycin be our next weapon in the fight for longevity?

Could rapamycin be our next weapon in the fight for longevity?

Share on PinterestIn a bid to extend longevity and promote healthier aging, scientists are looking to rapamycin. Image credit: miwa_in_oz/Getty Images. Rapamycin, also known as sirolimus, is an immunosuppressant drug that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. Researchers have known about the drug’s ability to increase life expectancy in mice

U.K. to cap household energy bills over the next 2 years

U.K. to cap household energy bills over the next 2 years

New British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced Thursday that her Conservative government will cap domestic energy prices for homes and businesses to ease a cost-of-living crisis that has left residents across the United Kingdom facing a bleak winter. The moves are a huge government intervention in the economy by Truss, who sees herself as a

Blue light exposure may accelerate aging, a fruit fly study finds

Blue light exposure may accelerate aging, a fruit fly study finds

Exposure to blue light is becoming increasingly commonplace, from the artificial lighting in our homes to the increased use of our devices. Blue light exposure before bedtime impacts your circadian rhythm and sleep quality, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a new fruit fly study, researchers from Oregon State University

It must be in a month, but I see nothing here

It must be in a month, but I see nothing here

We can’t possibly stay here, I said; and as I spoke the firing reopened for a moment upon the common.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, has died at 96

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, has died at 96

Enlarge this image Queen Elizabeth II pictured in 2012. Eddie Mulholland /WPA Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eddie Mulholland /WPA Pool/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II pictured in 2012. Eddie Mulholland /WPA Pool/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II, whose seven decades on the throne of the United Kingdom was a longer reign than any other British