In a surprising turn of events, Masoud Pezeshkian was elected to the presidency of Iran, securing 16.3 million votes and defeating his hard-line right-wing rival, Saeed Jalili. Despite being labeled as a “token reformist” and a “second-tier candidate” with little name recognition, Pezeshkian managed to emerge victorious in a field of staunchly conservative contenders. This
The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists has been associated with a lower risk of developing several obesity-related cancers, according to a recent retrospective analysis of electronic health records. The study, led by Nathan Berger, MD, of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, delved into the potential impact of GLP-1s on cancer prevention among individuals with
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recently made headlines for his visit to Moscow to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. This move has sparked criticism from the European Union, especially considering Hungary’s role as the EU’s current rotating presidency. Despite opposition from the EU and NATO, Orban’s administration has maintained working relations with Russia, even