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Ketamine Therapy is Useful in Postpartum Depression

14Apr

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Health

Ketamine Therapy is Useful in Postpartum Depression

Postnatal depression is an alarming and pervasive health issue that affects a significant number of new parents. Recent studies point towards ketamine therapy as a possible solution, offering new hope for those dealing with this challenging mental health condition. Postnatal depression is a type of mood disorder that affects people after they give birth. This condition is characterized by feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that may interfere with a new parent's ability to care for their baby or for themselves. Despite being frequently overlooked and underdiagnosed, postnatal depression is quite common. Although the exact prevalence rates vary across different studies and definitions, it is estimated that around 9 to 15 percent of new mothers experience this form of ...

Gopi Thotakura: The First Indian Space Tourist

14Apr

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Science

Gopi Thotakura: The First Indian Space Tourist

Gopi Thotakura, an accomplished Indian pilot, is stepping beyond the conventional flight paths and setting his sights on the final frontier - space. As part of Blue Origin's New Shephard-25 (NS-25) mission, he is slated to become the inaugural Indian space tourist. “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before!” - Star Trek The first Indian to journey into space was Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, a former Indian Air Force pilot, in 1984. Now, forty years later, Gopi Thotakura is poised to follow in his footsteps, not as a professional astronaut, but as a space tourist. Thotakura is an experienced pilot and aviator, h...

Airchat: A Revolution in Social Audio Networking

14Apr

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Technology

Airchat: A Revolution in Social Audio Networking

Airchat, a breath of fresh air in the realm of social networking, is making waves with its unique audio-centric approach. Designed by industry veterans Naval Ravikant, the founder of AngelList, and Brian Norgard, a former Tinder executive, Airchat is poised to redefine the way we communicate online. Introduced in 2024, Airchat is not a newcomer to the world of social media apps. Its initial version was launched last year, which underwent extensive revamping and returned with a bang. Currently, the app is open only to select invited users, but despite this exclusivity, it has climbed the ranks to 27th place in the social networking category of the Apple App Store. What sets Airchat apart from the crowd is its emphasis on voice communication. Unlike traditional social networks that rel...

Kourtney Kardashian Turns to Her Audience for Natural Health Tips

13Apr

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Entertainment

Kourtney Kardashian Turns to Her Audience for Natural Health Tips

Kourtney Kardashian Barker, founder of Poosh, recently took to Instagram to seek advice from her followers on natural health remedies. The 44-year-old mother of four, who revealed she was feeling unwell, asked her social media followers to share their preferred natural health solutions. On the 12th of April, she posted on Instagram that she was “unwell and resting” and requested her followers to recommend “natural remedies.” Accompanying the post was a photo of a pot of boiling water containing what seemed to be apples, herbs, and various vegetables. Kourtney also shared a link to her homemade apple tea recipe, which she claims is rich in “immune-boosting properties.” Kourtney Kardashian Barker's call for natural remedies came via Instagram, where she posted a picture of herself in b...

The Brightest Explosion Observed and the Elusive Origin of Gold and Platinum

13Apr

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Science

The Brightest Explosion Observed and the Elusive Origin of Gold and Platinum

The study of the universe is a fascinating endeavor, ceaselessly challenging our understanding and presenting new mysteries to solve. One such enigma revolves around the origin of precious metals like gold and platinum, and their connection to the most violent and powerful explosions known to occur in the cosmos. Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are recognized as the most potent and violent explosions known in the universe. These astounding phenomena can emit light with brightness up to a quintillion (a billion billion) times greater than our Sun. On October 9, 2022, an event known as GRB 221009A, or B.O.A.T. — standing for the "brightest of all time" — was recorded. This extraordinary explosion was confirmed to have been caused by the collapse and subsequent explosion of a massive star. T...

Global Syndicate Exploiting Medical Marijuana Investment Busted

13Apr

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News

Global Syndicate Exploiting Medical Marijuana Investment Busted

A global network of fraudsters has been dismantled following a joint operation by international law enforcement agencies. The syndicate, involving nine individuals, swindled investors out of an estimated $686 million, duping them into investing in a fictitious medicinal marijuana enterprise. The Spanish National Police, in conjunction with Europol and the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, spearheaded the operation. These arrests were made in an array of countries including Spain, Latvia, England, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the Dominican Republic, demonstrating the vast reach of this fraudulent operation. Investors were lured into a Ponzi scheme masquerading as a lucrative venture called JuicyFields. The fraudsters constructed an elaborate marketing campaign for...

NYC Educational Member Arrested For Sending Inappropriate Texts

13Apr

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Local

NYC Educational Member Arrested For Sending Inappropriate Texts

A shocking revelation has recently surfaced, involving an employee of the Department of Education in the Bronx, New York City. London King, 35, has been charged with four counts of acting in a manner injurious to a child and aggravated harassment. King was apprehended at around 2:30 p.m. on a Thursday. The charges leveled against him stem from allegations of inappropriate text messages he sent to an underage boy on March 6. The authorities have been tight-lipped about the details of the incident, but the charges indicate a severe breach of trust and professional conduct. Upon his initial arrest, King was released without bail. However, he was arrested again the following Friday after three more complaints were lodged against him. The charges were related to alleged incidents that occ...

Paige Spiranac Criticizes Zach Johnson’s Outburst At The Masters

13Apr

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Sports

Paige Spiranac Criticizes Zach Johnson’s Outburst At The Masters

Zach Johnson, the celebrated golfer, found himself in the midst of a controversy during his participation at the Masters Tournament. His outburst on the golf course did not sit well with Paige Spiranac, a well-known golf influencer. Johnson, the champion of the Masters Tournament in 2007, had a frustrating performance at the par-3 12th hole. He finished the hole with a triple-bogey, a sequence that could only be described as disastrous. The climax of his frustration was caught on camera when he appeared to yell "f–k off" towards the audience applauding after his putt. Paige Spiranac, a top golf influencer, expressed her disappointment with Johnson's behavior at Augusta National. She criticized Johnson for his choice of words and behavior towards the patrons. Johnson defended himse...

Understanding the Slow Progress of Alzheimer’s Disease Medication

13Apr

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Health

Understanding the Slow Progress of Alzheimer’s Disease Medication

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, affects over six million Americans and millions more worldwide. It's a debilitating condition with no known cure. However, medical advancements have given rise to Leqembi, a drug capable of delaying Alzheimer's progression by a few months when administered to patients exhibiting mild symptoms. Leqembi works by clearing a sticky brain protein called amyloid, a key indicator of Alzheimer's disease. Despite its groundbreaking potential, the drug's impact is limited and it can cause side effects such as brain swelling and bleeding, requiring regular brain scans to monitor these potential complications. Despite its promise, Leqembi's sales have been lackluster since its U.S. market debut. Major hospital systems have taken months to st...

13Apr

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Technology

Bluesky Unbans Heads of State Signups

Bluesky, a fledgling social media platform, has announced a bold move: the unbanning of heads of state registrations. This decision comes barely two months after the platform was opened for general signups, demonstrating Bluesky's readiness to take on bigger challenges. In its early days, Bluesky discouraged users from sharing invite codes with high-profile political figures. This policy was a result of the platform's initial phase, where the moderation system was not yet fully established. During this time, Bluesky's content was a mishmash of chaotic posts, including an influx of eccentric images of Alf, the alien puppet star from the 1980s sitcom. "Bluesky in its early days was more like the Wild West of the internet, where almost anything went," says tech journalist Elizabeth Lopatt...