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A new study has found that using biologic therapy to reduce lung inflammation enabled 92% of people with severe asthma to reduce their dose of daily inhaled steroid without exacerbating their symptoms. The findings may mean that severe asthmatics can minimize the risk of adverse effects associated with long-term steroid use.Of the almost 300 million people in the world with asthma, around 3% to 5% have severe asthma, suffering from daily breathlessness, chest tightness and cough that frequently leads to hospitalization.…

Researchers demonstrate the impact of increased flooding on Native American communities in Oklahoma. Credit: Weather, Climate, and Society (2023). DOI: 10.1175/WCAS-D-23-0005.1 As the climate, demographics and land usage continue to change, tribal communities in Oklahoma are increasingly at risk of severe weather. A recent study led by Yang Hong with the University of Oklahoma examines these changes and the risks they pose.…

Sean Combs, a hip-hop icon and the founder of Bad Boy Records, has been accused of rape and abuse in a major lawsuit filed by the singer Cassie that alleges he used his powerful network to keep her trapped in a violent relationship with him.Cassie, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, dated Combs for more than a decade. She alleges that over the course of their relationship, Combs assaulted her multiple times – viciously beating and raping her – and controlled every aspect of her life, the New York Times first reported…

Employment is extremely low in urban areas, but even lower in former homelands and rural areas. The country still faces place-based economic challenges. (Source: Lochmann (2022) using South Africa National Census). Credit: The Growth Lab at Harvard University A new report by Harvard's Growth Lab finds that South Africa's economy is performing poorly, and its society is facing the consequences of extreme unemployment and…

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SpaceX has undoubtedly cemented its position as a leader in the emerging space industry, but that may have come at a painful price. A shocking new investigation by Reuters documents 600 workplace injuries and one death at Elon Musk’s rocket company, highlighting a dangerous disregard for safety practices for the sake of SpaceX’s ambitious goals.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewIn its report, Reuters talked to more than a dozen current and former employees and reviewed medical…

The impact of this pollution on our health is not to be taken lightly. It brings forth respiratory issues, allergies, and a host of health concerns. The microscopic particles in the air during these critical periods can penetrate deep into our lungs, posing long-term health risks, especially for those with compromised immune systems or pre-existing health conditions. In the face of these challenges, the humble home air purifier emerges as a knight in shining armour, ready to…

After the Earth was struck by two different coronal mass ejection (CME) clouds in successive days, many believed this was the end of the Sun's assault during the week at hand. But another event has shocked the astronomy community. On July 26, a farside flare eruption released an extremely powerful CME and it hit the European Space Agency (ESA) operated Solar Orbiter satellite. Luckily, the CME cloud delivered a glancing blow as it was moving in a different direction, but if it was Earth-directed it could have sparked a…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeThe release of Greta Gerwig’s much-anticipated film Barbie has reportedly been delayed in a province in Pakistan and the move has come under harsh criticism from the country’s social media users.According to local reports, the country’s Punjab province has halted the release of the film over “objectionable content”.“We will review the film before its release in the country,” Farrukh…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain This summer, global temperatures soared on July 4, reflecting one of the hottest days recorded on Earth, according to climate data from the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction. Average global temperatures were approximately 63 degrees Fahrenheit—one of the warmest days in 125,000 years. …