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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. healthspan

"With lifespan, people are trying to add years to life. For healthspan, we are trying to add life to your years."

At Catholic Hospitals, a Mission of Charity Runs Up Against High Care Costs for Patients

KFF HEALTH NEWS – When Jessica Staten’s kidney stones wouldn’t pass, she said, her doctor suggested a procedure to “blow ’em up.” She went to have it done last November at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington, one of nine hospitals that the Catholic health system PeaceHealth operates in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. “I was probably there a total of 3½ hours, and everything went well,” said Staten, who works as an accountant and...

Microplastics can get into brain tissue, study shows

The tiny scraps of plastic were found in the olfactory bulb, the part of the brain responsible for processing smell.

Witnesses start shooting when attacking dog drags away 3-year-old child, NC cops say

MYRTLE BEACH ONLINE – Chaos erupted in a North Carolina neighborhood when a dog attacked a 3-year-old and witnesses began shooting at it, according to investigators in Charlotte. It happened just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, and the child was left hospitalized with serious injuries, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in an Aug. 22 news release. At least two witnesses fired shots to fend off the dog, police said. “The preliminary investigation indicates that a...

A Bias for Panic: How the New York Times stoked Covid alarmism

CITY JOURNAL – A 2018 Gallup poll found that 62 percent of Americans believe the media is biased. Did such bias affect coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic? I run a research team in the department of epidemiology at the University of California–San Francisco. In our report, the first to analyze a newspaper systematically, we found significant evidence of bias in the New York Times, considered by some to be the newspaper of record, on pandemic coverage—skewed...

Tommy Cash, Brother of Country Star Johnny Cash, Passes Away at 84

AMERICAN SONGWRITER – It’s a sad day for fans of country star Johnny Cash and his musically inclined family. Tommy Cash, Johnny Cash’s brother, has passed away at the age of 84, according to representatives for the musician. According to a statement, Tommy passed away Friday evening. Tommy was the older brother of country music icon Johnny Cash and artist Joanne Cash. Bill Miller is the CEO and founder of Icon Entertainment, as well as the spearhead...

Common Weight-Loss Diet May Come With a Serious Downside, Long-Term Study Finds

SCIENCE ALERT – Popular 'weight-loss' diets that are hyper-focused on carbohydrates, like the keto diet, may be doing more harm than good in the long run. Sticking to a low-carb meal plan can help some with diabetes manage their weight and blood sugar levels, but a new study from Australia questions the long-term effectiveness and safety of this approach for those without diabetes. If refined sugars and starches are not replaced with the 'right' foods, the...

Hank (dog)

Species Dog Breed Bichon Frise mixed-breed Sex Male Born Unknown, estimated to be 2-3 years of age in February 2014 Died September 12, 2024 Whitefish Bay, WI Nation from American Notable role Unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers Owner Wronski family Appearance White with grey Named after Hank Aaron Hank, also known as Hank T. Dog, was an unofficial mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball. Believed to be a part-Bichon Frise...

High doses of ADHD drugs linked to a greater risk of psychosis

NBC NEWS – Taking a high dose of ADHD drugs is linked to more than five times greater risk of developing psychosis or mania, according to a new study published Thursday in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The research is among the first to find a relationship between escalating doses of the drugs — amphetamines, in particular — and a greater likelihood of psychotic symptoms. The drugs include Adderall, Vyvanse and generic amphetamines, such as dextroamphetamine. The...

Woman mistakenly tips $7,112.98 for a Subway sandwich after typing her phone number for reward points

MARKET REALIST – A woman looking for a quick bite at a Subway in Georgia ended up paying thousands of dollars in tips. Vera Conner on her weekly trip to her local fast food restaurant accidentally tipped $7,112.98 for just a sandwich. While she tipped over 1,000 times more than what she intended, she missed out on paying for the sandwich and didn't notice the charge for nearly a week. In an interview with WSB-TV, Conner...

What to Consider Before You Buy A Hearing Aid

WIRED – Every person is unique, and so are their hearing loss needs. Consider these factors to find a device that suits your needs and lifestyle. For more tips, check out our How to Buy a Hearing Aid guide. Hearing aids shouldn’t bankrupt you. With such a steep price and minimal insurance coverage, it’s no wonder why so many people put off hearing loss treatment. Between audiologist visits, hearing aid orders, custom fittings, and maintenance, it’s...

‘Major deficiencies’ found at Boar’s Head plant almost two years before deli meat recall, documents show

Operations at a Boar's Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, have been paused since a deadly listeria outbreak was linked to deli meats processed there.

Flu and Older Adults

Adults age 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu. Annual influenza (flu) vaccination is recommended to help prevent flu and flu-related complications.  Three flu vaccines are preferentially recommended for adults 65 years and older, including higher dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines. Flu can be serious for everyone – but for adults age 65 years and older, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalization is particularly high. Immune systems decline as adults...

How Your Dog Changes Your Brain

NEWSWEEK – Gazing into your furry friend's eyes and giving it pets can cause your brain to synchronize with theirs, scientists have discovered. This kind of synchronization of brain waves, known as interbrain activity coupling, has been observed previously in human-human interactions and between members of other species. But it has now been seen in human-dog pairs, according to a new paper in the journal Advanced Science. This is the first time that an ability to synchronize...

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