The Scientific Search for Youth
Later this year, a handful of people with a rare eye condition will receive a novel injection that is designed to quite literally turn back time. Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy—known as NAION—can cause sudden blindness when blood flow to the optic nerve is blocked. It’s not clear what causes the condition, although diabetes, high […]
The epic scientific quest to reveal what makes folktales so compelling
Once upon a time, a strong, attractive hero lost one or both of his parents. He then overcame a series of obstacles and faced off against a monster that had terrorised his community. The hero vanquished the monster and was celebrated. If this story sounds familiar, that’s because it is the road travelled by Superman, […]
Hailey Bieber Just Revived Her Iconic Glazed Donut Nails
If you were to ask us where our mind goes when you say “Hailey Bieber,” we’d either think of her beauty brand Rhode (in the last couple weeks, we’ve been especially stuck on her new lip liners), or her ever-iconic glazed donut nails. After a run of other cute nail designs, we’re thrilled to see […]
Yankees take hit with Gerrit Cole, but champions figure it out
You know what the Yankees are supposed to do now that they’ve lost their ace, Gerrit Cole, for the season? They’re supposed to figure it out. It is what strong organizations are supposed to do, especially at these prices. The Yankees just lost Cole, absolutely. You know how many regular-season starts the Mets got last […]
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks | US news
At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to liberal-leaning New York – are rushing to pass laws outlawing commonly used dyes and other chemical additives in foods, citing a need to protect public health. In one of the most far-reaching efforts, West Virginia last week advanced a sweeping ban on a […]
Parliamentary elections begin in Greenland
Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks control of the strategic Arctic island. The self-governing region of Denmark is home to 56,000 people, most from Indigenous Inuit backgrounds, and occupies a strategic North Atlantic location. It also contains rare earth minerals key to driving the global […]
In West Texas’ measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines
News of the child’s death — the first child in the U.S. to die of measles in more than two decades — was met with skepticism from anti-vaccine activists. On last Friday’s edition of the Children’s Health Defense internet morning show, the group’s chief scientific officer, Brian Hooker, repeated false claims that have been spreading […]
10 Diabetic Breakfast Ideas for Blood Sugar Balance
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Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body has difficulty managing glucose (sugar) in the blood. What you eat is important for managing diabetes, as certain foods can impact glucose levels. Eating high-fiber, whole-grain, protein-rich breakfasts with healthy fats can help create balanced meals and manage diabetes. For a savory oatmeal dish, combine […]
Majority of the world’s population breathes dirty air, report says
BENGALURU, India — Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found. Switzerland-based air quality monitoring database IQAir analyzed data from 40,000 air quality monitoring stations in 138 countries and found that Chad, Congo, Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the dirtiest air. India […]
Major cuts at NHS HQ as more directors stand down
Getty Images NHS England’s outgoing chief executive Amanda Pritchard has already resigned Major cutbacks are planned at NHS England as part of government plans to “avoid duplication” with the Department of Health and Social Care. It means around 6,500 jobs are at risk, about half the workforce at NHS England, with the aim of saving […]
Flo Fox, 79, Dies; Street Photographer Overcame Blindness and Paralysis
Flo Fox, an indomitable photographer who was born blind in one eye and who later lost her vision in the other from multiple sclerosis — which eventually paralyzed her from the neck down — but who never stopped shooting what she called the “ironic reality” of New York’s streetscape, died on March 2 at her […]
Measles Is Back. And a Lot More People Are at Risk
A friend called recently asking about measles. She’s the mother of four very young kids and wanted to know if she should be worried. She’d heard about the large measles outbreak in northwest Texas. Since January, more than 159 people are known to have been infected, and the outbreak has resulted in two deaths and […]