Blue Zones, an organization that studies regions around the world where people live longer, happier lives, has partnered with The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) to help train and certify health care professionals. The “Blue Zones certification” for doctors and health care workers will add another layer to ACLM certification, which already confers lifestyle … Read more
WASHINGTON — An anti-abortion activist who led others on an invasion and blockade of a reproductive health clinic in the nation’s capital was sentenced on Tuesday to nearly five years in prison. Lauren Handy, 30, was among several people convicted of federal civil rights offenses for blockading access to the Washington Surgi-Clinic on Oct. 22, … Read more
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls. Our journalists will continue to cover the twists … Read more
Rebekah Carl poses with her prescription of Wegovy in New Columbia, Pennsylvania, U.S., November 13, 2023. Hannah Beier | Reuters Think a friend or colleague should be getting this newsletter? Share this link with them to sign up. Good afternoon! The use of a buzzy class of weight loss and diabetes medications is more common … Read more
(NewsNation) — Patients who took the weight-loss drug Wegovy showed significantly reduced heart risk in addition to maintaining weight loss, according to the results from Novo Nordisk’s longest clinical trial. In addition to weight loss, the 17,604-patient trial, called Select, tested Wegovy’s heart-protective benefits for overweight and obese patients who had pre-existing heart disease but not diabetes. … Read more
Hundreds of residents in a UK seaside town have fallen ill following a suspected cryptosporidium outbreak. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched an investigation after “hundreds” showed alarming symptoms in Brixham, South Devon. The symptoms included severe diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and fever. South West Water (SWW) has reassured residents that drinking water is … Read more
The U.S. government has a specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors that officials brag is always ready to deploy within an hour of any kind of chemical disaster. But the plane didn’t fly over eastern Ohio until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment there last year. A whistleblower told The Associated Press that … Read more
Deadlines have always been a great motivator, and now a major one is looming – death. This doesn’t feel tragic; a long deep sleep would be very nice. The question is, what do I have left to do while I am still here? I can’t deny the obvious markers of time: my face is sagging, … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Frito Lay is recalling two popular brands of chips in Canada due to a possible risk of salmonella contamination. The voluntary recall affects SunChips Harvest Cheddar Flavour Multigrain Snacks and Munchies Original Snack Mix. “This action is the direct result of a seasoning supplier’s notification that an ingredient … Read more
Married couple Daniel and Esperanza Walsh who were paid £1.80 a month in Universal Credit (Image: ©Karwai Tang) A pensioner has been forced into a £3,000 debt after his Universal Credit payments were slashed to just £1.88 a month. Daniel Walsh, 74, said he was “destroyed” following the move by the Department for Work and … Read more
