Panama’s decision to cancel Chinese-linked port contracts at both ends of the Panama Canal marks more than a routine legal ruling — it reflects a broader geopolitical shift in the region. By voiding the concessions held by a Hong Kong–based firm, Panama has effectively reduced China’s footprint at one of the world’s most critical trade… Continue reading China Is Losing More Than Just Two Ports in Panama
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The Rise of the ‘Appetizer Economy’ as Diners Cut Back
Food inflation is reshaping how Americans dine out, with many consumers opting for smaller, lower-cost menu items instead of full meals. New restaurant supply-chain data shows appetizer orders are rising sharply, even as sales of entrees and desserts stagnate or decline — a trend industry watchers are calling the “appetizer economy.” According to Buyers Edge,… Continue reading The Rise of the ‘Appetizer Economy’ as Diners Cut Back
Alzheimer’s Drug Research Takes Cues From Cancer’s Multi-Target Strategy
Efforts to develop effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are increasingly moving away from a single-target approach and toward a more complex strategy inspired by advances in cancer therapy. Recent clinical trials — including those that did not achieve their intended outcomes — are reinforcing the idea that Alzheimer’s is driven by multiple biological pathways rather… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Drug Research Takes Cues From Cancer’s Multi-Target Strategy
Experts Warn Rollback of Hepatitis B Guidance Could Weaken Disease Prevention in the U.S.
Public health experts are raising alarms after U.S. vaccine advisers moved to scale back long-standing recommendations for hepatitis B immunization in newborns, a decision they say could reverse decades of progress in preventing a serious and potentially life-threatening infection. For more than 30 years, U.S. health authorities have advised that all infants receive a hepatitis… Continue reading Experts Warn Rollback of Hepatitis B Guidance Could Weaken Disease Prevention in the U.S.