Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published January 12, 2017. In the U.S., many Americans use a sauna only occasionally, perhaps while at the gym or on vacation — if at all. In Finland, in contrast, 99% of Finns take at least one sauna a week,1 and some far more often … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An elderly man has died from Alaskapox, the first known fatality from the recently discovered virus, state health officials said. The man, who lived in the remote Kenai Peninsula, was hospitalized last November and died in late January, according to a bulletin last week from Alaska public health officials. The man was … Read more
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus, Cambodia’s Health Ministry said Monday. The 9-year-old’s death in the northeastern province of Kratie was the first from bird flu in Cambodia this year, after four were reported last year by the … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more salad kits to a recall that started last week due to possible Listeria contamination. Listeria is a bacteria that can act as a parasite in its host and can cause listeriosis. Listeria can live in a food plant for several years. The latest products to be recalled … Read more
Contrary to popular opinion, dementia isn’t a direct result of ageing. This means you can reduce your risk of the mind-robbing condition. What’s more, an expert, who was actually able to reverse dementia in a clinical trial, recommended the “very best” exercise for keeping your brain sharp. Dr Heather Sandison, specialist in neurocognitive medicine, was … Read more
Feb. 12, 2024 – Clean. Natural. If the labels on your cosmetics and skin care products don’t include these descriptors, you’re not looking as great as you could and perhaps even jeopardizing your health. At least that’s the marketing message behind many “clean” and “natural” cosmetics and skin care products, from eyeliner to foundation to … Read more
The Florida Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday on whether a ballot measure to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution should go before voters in November. It’s one of several states where abortion might be on the ballot this year. There has been a major push across the country to put abortion … Read more
If you’re reading this, then it’s safe to say that you’re interested in not just learning more about heart health, but also ways to keep your ticker strong for many years to come. While everybody is different, there is an idea that your heart has an age that’s not always correlated with your real age. … Read more
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Monday’s key moments. 1. U.S. stocks were modestly higher Monday as the market awaits key economic data. Traders will be mulling over the consumer price index Tuesday, retail sales Thursday, and the producer … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Smoking in cars with children is banned in 11 states, and lawmakers are pushing to join them in West Virginia, where more adults use cigarettes than anywhere else in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state Senate on Monday passed a bill calling for fines … Read more
