Prince William is set to return to his public duties on Thursday, marking his first appearance since his wife, Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced her cancer diagnosis on March 22. This comes at a crucial time for the royal family, as ongoing health problems continue to keep both the… Read More
The sign that your morning coffee is more than 500K years old
Coffee, the world’s most popular morning beverage, has a history that spans back 600,000 years, according to a recent study. Researchers used genes from coffee plants around the globe to construct a family tree for the most widely consumed type of coffee, known as Coffea arabica or simply “arabica.” The… Read More
CPAP machine manufacturer ordered to correct this defect
Under a long-awaited settlement announced Tuesday by federal officials, the company responsible for a worldwide recall of sleep apnaea machines will be barred from resuming production at U.S. facilities until it meets safety requirements. Philips will be required to hire independent experts for vetting the changes to its manufacturing and… Read More
At 111, World’s oldest man shares his secret
Englishman John Alfred Tinniswood, 111, has been confirmed as the new holder of the title of the world’s oldest man by Guinness World Records. It follows the death of the Venezuelan record-holder, Juan Vicente Pérez, this month at the age of 114. Gisaburo Sonobe from Japan, who was next longest-lived,… Read More
Warning: Biden admin to slash Medicare benefits
Medicare Advantage plans will see a cut of base payments next year, according to President Joe Biden administration’s latest adjustments. The move has ignited a firestorm of concern over the reductions in supplemental benefits for seniors living on fixed incomes. Sponsored: Dollar to Be Replaced With Biden “Spyware”? Sen. Rick… Read More
World’s oldest man dead at 114, just weeks from his birthday
The world has lost its oldest living man with the passing of Juan Vicente Perez from Venezuela at the age of 114, just 8 weeks shy of his 115th birthday. Local officials paid tribute to Perez’s remarkable longevity and “optimism for life” that allowed him to witness over a century… Read More
Health officials baffled by drop in Hepatitis C
New U.S. hepatitis C infections dropped slightly in 2022, a surprising improvement after more than a decade of steady increases, federal health officials said Wednesday. Experts are not sure whether the 6% decline is a statistical blip or the start of a downward trend. Seeing 2023 and 2024 data, when… Read More
Top GOP congresswoman rushed to hospital for emergency surgery
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., said in a campaign statement Tuesday that she was rushed to UCHealth Medical Center at the Rockies for emergency surgery. In the statement, Dr. Rebecca Bade characterized Boebert’s condition as May-Thurner Syndrome, a rare condition associated with blood clots. [Warning] U.S. law could rob you of your… Read More
Lawsuit seeks to force ban on menthol cigarettes amid Joe Biden’s delay
Anti-smoking groups sued the U.S. government Tuesday over a long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes, which has been idling at the White House for months. The lawsuit is the latest effort to force the government to ban menthols, which are disproportionately used by Black smokers and young people. It comes amid… Read More
Texas person diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday. The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and their only reported symptom was eye redness, Texas health officials said. Health officials… Read More
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