It’s very early stage research, tried in only a few dozen people so far. But gene-editing approaches being developed by two companies show hints that switching off certain genes could dramatically lower artery-clogging cholesterol, raising hopes of one day being able to prevent heart attacks without having to take pills, the Associated Press reports.

As current drugs fall short, companies are exploring new targets to treat the neurodegenerative disease

Black singers historically have not had an easy path to acceptance in opera. It wasn't until 1955 that the Metropolitan Opera featured its first Black singer in a leading role in Marian Anderson. Before that, Black singers had only been featured in supplementary roles or in the chorus on the Met stage. Other legends, like Jessye Norman and Leontyne Price, were among the first Black opera singers to achieve international acclaim, and are also considered trailblazers in this genre, which has taken a long time to embrace Black voices.

A budget is a plan that outlines how much of your income should go to different parts of your finances, from monthly bills and day-to-day purchases to savings, charitable donations and investments. Having a budget helps you stay organized while moving toward your financial goals and holding yourself accountable.

Former FBI Special Agent and UNLV adjunct law professor Ray Johnson said one reason evidence is released sparingly is to limit the volume of false or low-quality tips investigators must evaluate.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is characterized by mood variations with a change in season, especially during the winter months, with reduced daylight.

The clock ticks past 2am. Your body is screaming for rest, but your brain just won’t quit. Instead, it replays every embarrassing thing you’ve said in the past ten years or plans for unlikely worst case scenarios. Plus, the lack of sleep will only make the anxiety worse tomorrow. You definitely need something to break the cycle, but the search for the best sleep aid for adults with anxiety has only added more anxiety and overwhelm to your plate so far.

Tourism is a major economic driver in Nevada, and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is pushing new bipartisan legislation aimed at giving the industry a stronger voice in international trade talks.

The New Testament of the Bible mentions saints around 100 times, depending on the version you’re reading. However, the term typically refers to Christians or the church, rather than a specific saint, according to the online Christian resource Got Questions Ministries. Although this might be why the namesake of St. Valentine’s Day is not mentioned in the Bible, the religious ties to the February holiday are even more complicated.