Author: Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 10 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Reuters. Known for his clear reporting and in-depth analysis, Andrew delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
Scientists have successfully grown embryo-like structures in the lab that produced human blood cells, marking a major advance for regenerative medicine. The development could eventually allow doctors to create blood stem cells from a patient’s own tissues, reducing the need for donor bone marrow transplants. Researchers at the University of Cambridge’s Gurdon Institute used human stem cells to mimic natural embryonic development without using eggs or sperm. “It was an exciting moment when the blood-red colour appeared in the dish – it was visible even to the naked eye,” said Dr Jitesh Neupane, the study’s lead author. The model recreates…
AstraZeneca has reached an agreement to reduce the cost of its medications for Medicaid, marking a significant step toward more affordable healthcare for low-income Americans. The deal, reached with the Trump administration, is designed to ease financial pressure on patients who rely on government-assisted programs for their prescriptions. Under the agreement, AstraZeneca will lower prices on several key drugs covered by Medicaid. This move is expected to improve access to necessary treatments for patients who may have previously struggled with high out-of-pocket costs. Experts say the decision could also set a precedent for other pharmaceutical companies to follow. Healthcare analysts…
Microplastics are everywhere – in our blood, guts, lungs, and even brains. Scientists estimate we may carry about 5g of plastic inside us, though what it does to our bodies is still uncertain. Researchers in Austria found that exposing gut bacteria to microplastics changed their balance and chemistry, echoing patterns linked to depression and cancer. “Reducing exposure is a wise precaution,” said Dr Christian Pacher-Deutsch. The particles, shed from packaging, clothing and tyres, can slip into our organs and cells. Studies suggest they may affect brain health, with microplastics found in dementia patients and artery plaques tied to higher heart…
AstraZeneca has agreed to sell some of its medicines at discounted prices to the US Medicaid health plan in exchange for relief from Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. The British-based drugmaker follows Pfizer in signing a similar pact with the administration, which aims to lower prescription drug costs through a “most-favored-nation” pricing model. Trump announced the deal from the Oval Office on Friday, declaring it a “historic step” to make medicines more affordable. AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot, who joined Trump for the announcement, said the negotiations had “kept me up at night.” Under the agreement, AstraZeneca will match the lowest prices…
President Donald Trump has warned he could impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods as soon as 1 November, accusing Beijing of “very hostile” actions after it expanded export restrictions on rare earth materials. The move reignites fears of a new trade war between the world’s two largest economies and sent global markets tumbling. The S&P 500 dropped 2.7%, the Dow Jones fell 1.9%, and the Nasdaq sank 3.6%. “I never thought it would come to this,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Ultimately, though painful, it will be a very good thing for the U.S.A.” He also announced plans for new…
Researchers at the University of East Anglia say they’ve developed the world’s first reliable blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The condition, marked by extreme and unexplained exhaustion, has long lacked a diagnostic test, leaving many patients undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. “This is a significant step forward,” said Prof Dmitry Pshezhetskiy. “For the first time, we can reliably identify ME/CFS.” The test, developed with Oxford Biodynamics, analyses how DNA folds in blood cells to detect a unique pattern seen only in ME/CFS patients. In trials involving 47 patients and 61 healthy adults, the test showed 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity.…
A new study has revealed that 90% of marine aquarium fish sold by major US retailers come directly from the wild. Researchers found most fish are caught in the western Pacific and Indian oceans, with little transparency from “reef to retail.” Globally, about 55 million marine animals are sold each year in a trade worth over US$2bn, driven largely by US demand. Among the 734 species analysed, 45 are listed as threatened or declining, including the Banggai cardinalfish and clarion angelfish. “Many threatened species slip through global trade rules,” said Dr Bing Lin from the University of Sydney, who led…
Jaguar Land Rover has started a phased restart of its factories, more than a month after a major cyber-attack shut production. The company said operations would resume this week at key sites in the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton and Solihull. Plants in Nitra, Slovakia, will follow shortly, while an update on Halewood in Merseyside is expected soon. Sales dropped 17% in the last quarter as shutdowns, US tariffs, and Jaguar model changes hit output. “Our recovery is firmly under way,” said CEO Adrian Mardell. “There’s much more to do, but this is an important moment.” JLR also launched a new…
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine. They were recognized “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance,” announced the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. Each will share 11 million Swedish kronor, about £871,400. “We reached only Sakaguchi,” said Nobel secretary Thomas Perlmann. The trio’s work explains how the immune system avoids attacking the body’s own tissues. T-cells, key white blood cells, defend against infections and cancer. But when misdirected, they trigger autoimmune diseases. Sakaguchi discovered regulatory T-cells, or T-reg cells, which suppress harmful immune reactions. “They’re the brakes of the immune system,” said…
George Russell led from start to finish and won the Singapore Grand Prix for Mercedes.He said, “Everything went perfectly today.” Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri clashed early, turning McLaren’s title race into a storm.Norris pushed past Piastri at turn three and took third behind Max Verstappen.Piastri shouted on the radio, “Are we cool with Lando just barging me out of the way?” The team replied they’d review it later.Piastri fumed, “That’s not fair. If he has to avoid another car by hitting me, that’s a bad job.” McLaren’s policy of “fair racing” came under fire again.Earlier this season, Piastri had…