THE NEW YORK TIMES – Jane Goodall, who died on Wednesday at the age of 91, followed several principles that geriatricians recommend for a long and healthy life.
A scientist, conservationist and author, Dr. Goodall stayed active, working until the day she died. She had a clear sense of purpose for her life. And she was an enduring optimist.
Over a nearly seven-decade career, Dr. Goodall taught us about the intelligence of chimpanzees. But she left...
While the virus remains the same, the world has shifted to using mpox to discuss the disease. The US CDC followed suit, changing its websites and health information to use the new name. This month, however, the CDC reverted to monkeypox.
ENTREPRENEUR – Sandwiches remain one of the most reliable segments in franchising — simple to operate, adaptable to changing tastes and always in demand. That staying power reflects on Entrepreneur‘s 2025 Franchise 500, where sandwich concepts once again ranked among the most competitive food categories.
From quick-service giants with decades of brand equity to fast-growing newcomers leaning into customization and health, these franchises continue to attract both loyal customers and ambitious owners. Here are the...
THE NEW YORK POST – A Florida man allegedly killed, cooked, and ate two of his pet peacocks to get twisted revenge against his neighbor for feeding them, according to court records.
Craig Vogt, 61, was arrested last Tuesday in Hudson after placing an outlandish letter in his neighbor’s mailbox to tell her he had killed and cooked his peacocks because “she continued feeding them,” according to an affidavit from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
The...
You’re Getting Older
As you age, your cartilage -- the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones -- begins to dry out and stiffen. Your body also makes less synovial fluid, the stuff that acts like oil to keep your joints moving smoothly.
The result: Your joints may not move as freely as they used to. It sounds a little crazy, but the best thing you can do is keep on trucking. Synovial fluid...
“Our customers have told us that they want products made with simpler, more familiar ingredients — and we’ve listened,” Walmart US President and CEO John Furner said in a news release. “By eliminating synthetic dyes and other ingredients, we’re reinforcing our promise to deliver affordable food that families can feel good about.”
KFF Health News – Threats of a federal government shutdown have gone from being an October surprise to a recurring theme. This time around, though, the stakes are higher.
Federal funding ran out at midnight on Oct. 1, after Congress failed to pass even a stopgap budget while negotiations continued.
Now the question is how long the deadlock will last, with Democrats pitted against Republicans and a presidential administration that has broken with constitutional norms and...
Salmon
It’s a nutritional darling that you’ll see on many U.S. menus. It’s high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. And as a canned fish, it generally has less mercury than tuna.
Wild salmon caught in Alaska is a good source, whether fresh or canned. Because fatty fish like salmon can have more of banned chemicals called PCBs, it helps if you cut away or drain extra fat, skin, and darker meat.
PREVIOUSLY ON HEADLINE HEALTH: Salmon industry wants...
Americans who call abortion their top voting issue are now more likely to support banning it, a reversal from the energized reproductive rights supporters who turned abortion into a key election issue after Roe v. Wade was overturned.