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Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat dies 2 weeks after being struck by car in Langley, B.C.

Stephen Peat was a right winger with the NHL's Washington Capitals in the 2000s.

These are the 5 worst fast food chains in America

THE WEEK These are America's worst fast food chains, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index's most recent ranking of our nation's fast food chains. 5. Subway Subway has raised concerns from Congress about a potential "big sandwich" monopoly. The U.S.' largest sandwich restaurant was rated 74 out of 100, representing a 1-point decrease from 2023. 4. Taco Bell Over the years, Taco Bell has tried everything from breakfast to crazy Dorito taco creations, and in 2023 saw a 2%...

Tourists are rushing to see glaciers before they disappear. The trips are turning deadly.

In July 2022, about 64,000 metric tons of water, rock and ice broke off from the Marmolada Glacier in northern Italy. The subsequent ice avalanche killed 11 people hiking a popular trail.

Dangerous — Homeopathy company refuses to recall life-threatening nasal spray

ARS TECHNICA – The maker of a homeopathic nasal spray with a history of contamination is refusing to recall its product after the Food and Drug Administration once again found evidence of dangerous microbial contamination. In a warning Thursday, the FDA advised consumers to immediately stop using SnoreStop nasal spray—made by Green Pharmaceuticals—because it may contain microbes that, when sprayed directly into nasal cavities, can cause life-threatening infections. The FDA highlighted the risk to people with...

Deepak Chopra on why he believes artificial intelligence could be a “spiritual guide”

CBS News – A legend in well-being, Deepak Chopra has been at the intersection of science and spirituality for almost half a century, meeting world-class leaders and celebrities alike and becoming a best-selling author with his dozens of books. Born and raised in New Delhi, India, Chopra moved to the United States in his 20s, beginning his career as an endocrinologist before growing into a prominent figure in the New Age movement who became famous...

Historic Numbers of Americans Live by Themselves as They Age

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old. But her first marriage ended in divorce, and her second husband died more than 30 years ago. When a five-year relationship came to a close in 2006, she found herself alone — a situation that has lasted since. “I miss having a companion who I can talk to and ask ‘How was your day?’ or ‘What do you...

Air Fryer Mistakes You’re Making

Not a Fryer at All Air fryers don’t actually fry anything. It’s just a catchier name than “countertop convection oven that browns food with hot air.” Instead of submerging food in hot oil, air fryers use a fan to blow hot air around food you place in a basket. This gives food a “fried” feel — crispy on the outside, moist on the inside — in less time, with less fat. Not Reading the Manual Yes, manuals can...

NYC Covid Czar, Wife Attended ‘Sex Party’ While He Preached Social Distancing

The revelations about Dr. Varma’s pandemic behavior called to mind similar instances of official hypocrisy, including the November 2020 dinner at the French Laundry attended by Gavin Newsom, the governor of California.

Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens

Some areas of the country are seeing massive spikes. In Wisconsin, pertussis cases are 10 times higher than they were last year, with 625 confirmed cases.

Superbug infections could kill 2 million a year in 2050

New antibiotic development has been painfully slow, especially when compared with drugs with better financial incentives for producers.

Nearly half of doctors are sexually harassed by patients. Why is it so hard to protect them?

EURO NEWS – Many doctors and health workers are sexually harassed by patients, but they often don’t report the incidents or know how to protect themselves. Workplace aggression is a well-known problem in health care, with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff frequently facing violence and verbal abuse from their patients. But a specific form of abuse often flies under the radar: just how many health workers are subjected to sexual harassment, which can range from...

Alcohol May Be To Blame For Increase In Cancer Rates, Researchers Find

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Even though cancer death rates have fallen, moderate and light drinkers saw more cancer deaths than occasional drinkers. The New York Times: Deep Links Between Alcohol And Cancer Are Described In New Report Adults under age 50 have been developing breast cancer and colorectal cancer at increasingly higher rates over the last six decades, and alcohol use may be one factor driving the trend, according to a scientific report published on Wednesday....

Coffee: Drink Three Cups a Day for ‘Far-Reaching Benefits’, Say Scientists

NEWSWEEK – For years, coffee has been seen as the bad guy, especially when it comes to our heart health. However, we're increasingly learning that this beany beverage may actually have a protective effect against type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, strokes, and a host of other cardiometabolic diseases. In a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, scientists from Soochow University in China found that moderate coffee and caffeine consumption—that is,...

The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly “Exploding Pagers”

At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point toward a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack.

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