A new analysis of 18 clinical trials found low-dose diuretic therapy to be highly effective in reducing the risk of stroke, congestive heart failure, coronary disease, and total mortality in patients with high blood pressure. Beta blockers also showed promise in preventing these complications.
A team from the University of Rochester Cancer Center has identified the protein PP1c that activates the retinoblastoma (RB) gene, a key tumor suppressor. This finding offers a new avenue for controlling cancer cell growth and potentially treating various types of cancer.
The USGS has reported that at least 1,025 people have been killed in earthquakes this year, exceeding the total for 1996. The country-specific data highlights significant risks to public safety, particularly in Iran where a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck and killed over 965 people.
Researchers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center are experimenting with Aerogel, the lightest solid material known, in space to learn how to make it transparent. The goal is to create an insulating material for energy-efficient windows that conserve energy and save money.