Arianna Johnson is a reporter on the Forbes news desk who covers explainers and trends, with a frequent focus on health and science. She joined Forbes in 2022 and works in Texas. Johnson has covered prominent weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, the health effects of the
What To Know About Sonya Massey’s Case: Harris Calls It A ‘Senseless Murder’
Sean Grayson—the former deputy involved with the case—was fired and indicted last week of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where You Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight
The Northern Lights are expected to be visible in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
GLP-1s Are Growing In Popularity For Weight Loss But Losing Steam Among People With Diabetes, Study Suggests
Semaglutide—the brand name for Ozempic and Wegovy—was the most prescribed GLP-1 in 2023, and accounted for over 88% of all new prescriptions.
CrowdStrike Global Outage: How To Fix IT Issues Caused By Update
CrowdStrike has already deployed a fix for the outage, but it could take some time before all systems are updated, according to George Kurtz, CrowdStrike’s CEO.
CrowdStrike Global Outage: CEO Debunks Cyberattack Claims
CrowdStrike’s Falcon software—which is at the center of the outage—is used by over 20,000 companies worldwide for cybersecurity purposes.
Blood Thinner May Be New Cheap Antidote For Snake Bites, Study Suggests
Heparin can cost between $20 and $350, while antivenoms already on the market can cost upwards of tens of thousands of dollars.
How Exercise Affects Sleep: Evening Workouts Linked To Better Sleep Quality, New Study Suggests
The participants who worked out in the evening got about 30 more minutes of sleep compared to the control group who sat for four hours.
Here’s Where Temperatures Are Hottest Today—And When It Will Cool Down
Some 126 million people are under heat advisories Tuesday, and most of the extreme heat is focused on the East Coast and the South.
Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: U.S. Human Infections Rise To 9
Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.
Katy Perry's 'Woman's World' Feminist Comeback Song Bombs With Critics—Here's Why It's So Controversial
Critics called Katy Perry a “hypocrite” for collaborating with producer Dr. Luke—who’s been accused of sexual assault by singer Kesha—on a feminist song.