A representational image shows an elderly couple walking together. — Unsplash Although rare, many people have crossed the age of 100, leaving a mark as some of the world’s oldest people. So, what is the maximum potential lifespan for humans? Recent research from the Netherlands reveals that women may have a maximum lifespan of 115.7 […]
Ivanka Trump, the second child of President-Elect Donald Trump, shared life lessons she’s learned over the years to commemorate her recent birthday. On October 30, Ivanka Trump turned 43 years old. She took to X a few days later to share tips and insights she’s learned and come to cherish throughout the years. The first […]
Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency has put his health and stamina into focus. While past presidents have appeared to age quickly during their administrations, experts say Trump maintains high levels of energy and vitality eight years after he was first elected president. From his nomination in mid-March 2024 until the election on Nov. 5, […]
Chhath Puja, a significant Hindu festival, involves rigorous fasting and offering prayers to the Sun God. For people with diabetes, this period can be challenging, as fasting and changes in routine may affect blood sugar levels. Dr. Akash Shah, Consultant Pathologist at Neuberg Diagnostics, offers expert advice on how to manage diabetes during Chhath Puja […]
Who doesn’t love a good, perfectly cooked steak? OK, vegetarians don’t. And cows probably don’t, either. There are benefits and drawbacks to a diet that includes red meat and a seemingly endless debate over eating it. Red meat is packed with iron and protein, important sources of nutrients and essential to tissue and muscle fiber. […]
Getty Images Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not shorten or lengthen the life expectancy of those taking it to ease menopause symptoms, says the health assessment body NICE in updated guidance. Its conclusion comes after a detailed analysis of data on links between HRT and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, some cancers and dementia. […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals cannot be charged processing fees, also known as junk fees, beginning in 2027. School districts currently work with processing companies to offer cashless payment systems for families. But the companies can charge “processing fees” for each transaction. By law, students […]
Love to wear sarees daily? Beware, draping it tightly may give you skin cancer, warned doctors in Bihar and Maharashtra on Wednesday. After treating two women with this type of malignancy, doctors from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Wardha, and Madhubani Medical College and Hospital, in Bihar warned that tightly tied waist cord of the […]
A person walks by a CVS Pharmacy store in Manhattan, New York, on Nov. 15, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters CVS Health on Wednesday reported mixed third-quarter results as higher medical costs squeezed its bottom line. The earnings report is CEO David Joyner’s first at the helm of the troubled retail drugstore chain. The company […]
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Novo Nordisk on Wednesday reported a third-quarter beat on sales of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy and narrowed its 2024 full-year growth guidance. Company shares jumped early on Wednesday and were last up 7.7% at 9:02 a.m. London time. The Danish pharmaceutical giant said that its net profit […]