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Trump called Catherine ‘beautiful’ — but was it a breach of royal protocol or just cringey?

U.S. president kicked off his historic 2nd state visit to Britain at Windsor Castle

Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?

KFF HEALTH NEWS – For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California. A few years ago, though, he started to experience problems staying upright. “If another dog came toward us, every single time I’d end up on the ground,” recalled Vickers, 69, a retired electrical engineer. “It seemed like I was falling every other...

Robert Redford, movie star and Sundance founder, dies at 89

He won a massive following with “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men.” Through the Sundance Institute and festival, he became a patron saint of American independent film.

USDA Changes “Jerky” Definition

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has, after a three-year review, approved the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) petition requesting the deletion of the Moisture Protein Ratio (MPR) reference from the “Jerky” entry in the FSIS Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book. The North American Meat Institute is now known simply as the Meat Institute, following various mergers. Its history dates back to 1946. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. The...

Health care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employer

There's good and bad news about why prices are rising.

Michigan clinic to end gender manipulation amid Trump pressure

Corewell previously paused all gender-affirmation for new patients who are minors in February following an executive order from President Donald Trump.

Chronic insomnia could speed up brain ageing. But by how much?

People with chronic insomnia are 40 per cent more likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive problems than people who sleep normally,

Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?

Learn about Medicare's policies on covering the shingles vaccine and why you should protect yourself.

Polly Holliday, a Sassy Waitress on the Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 88

As she pointed out to her boss (Vic Tayback) at the fictional roadside Mel’s Diner in Phoenix, “I’m attractive, I’m a good talker, I’m a good dancer, and the list goes on and on.”

Purpose in Life Linked to 28% Lower Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

A UC Davis study shows that a strong sense of purpose may lower the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.

Kamala Now Admits: “We’d All Been Hypnotized”

Harris writes about being undercut by Biden and his staff, accusing them of neither defending nor highlighting her and even “adding fuel to negative narratives that sprang up around me.”

Trump dines out in DC for first time in his second term, asserting crime crackdown made city safe

“The food was phenomenal and the service was fantastic. Thank you, Joe’s!” – Karoline Leavitt

Vaccines and C.D.C. Chaos Expose Tensions Between Trump and Kennedy

Mr. Kennedy, the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and son of a senator, occupies a unique place in Mr. Trump’s cabinet — and in Republican politics.

From Ritual to Trend: The Deadly Rise of a Frog Secretion

MEDPAGE TODAY – A new wellness ritual is going viral. But at what cost to health and life? Originally practiced by Indigenous tribes of the Amazon, the Kambo ritual involves applying the toxic secretion of the giant monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor), collected directly from its skin, onto fresh burn marks to induce a rapid and intense purge. Traditionally believed to cleanse the body of misfortune and enhance physical endurance or hunting ability, the practice has deep...
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