RIYADH, Oct 17 (Reuters) - McDonald's franchises in some Muslim countries disavowed a move by the company's Israeli restaurants to give free meals to the Israeli military, highlighting the polarized regional politics that global corporations navigate during war. McDonald's Israel said on its social media accounts last week that it has given thousands of free meals to Israel Defense Forces personnel. On Sunday, the franchise stated again that it was donating meals, "to all those who...

Canada To Legalize “Medically Assisted Dying” For Drug Addicts

VICE.COM – Canada will legalize medically assisted dying for people who are addicted to drugs next spring, in a move some drug users and activists are calling “eugenics.” The country’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law, which first came into effect in 2016, will be expanded next March to give access to people whose sole medical condition is mental illness, which can include substance use disorders. Before the changes take place, however, a special parliamentary committee...

This Diet Is Best For Losing Belly Fat

INSIDER – As we age our bodies go through changes. We tend to lose muscle mass and gain belly fat, which can be a precursor to health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, following a lower calorie Mediterranean diet and doing light exercise could prevent or delay these age-related changes, according to a study published on Wednesday in JAMA Network Open. The study found that the participants, who were aged between 55 and 75...

Reasons Your Hands Are Shaking

Essential Tremor This nerve disorder is the most common reason your coffee cup won't stay still while you hold it. It kicks in while your hands are doing something, but goes away when they're not. There's no clear cause, but it's sometimes traced to a change in a gene. If your symptoms are mild, you may not need treatment. If they get in the way of everyday tasks or your job, you may need medicine, occupational...

Medical Establishment Seeks To Erase Suzanne Somers’ Legacy As A Women’s Health Advocate

Suzanne Somers’ Legacy Tainted by Celebrity Medical Misinformation: Kaiser Family Foundation KFF Health News – Before there was Gwyneth Paltrow or Jenny McCarthy or Dr. Oz, there was Suzanne Somers. Somers, who died from complications of breast cancer Oct. 15 at age 76, pioneered the role of celebrity wellness guru, using her sitcom television fame as a springboard to a second career as a self-professed health and beauty expert. Although younger generations might have never heard of...

Britney Spears writes about aborting Justin Timberlake’s baby

CNN – Britney Spears reveals a personal experience she has kept private for two decades in her upcoming memoir. During her relationship with Justin Timberlake, Spears became pregnant by the singer and had an abortion, she writes in a book excerpt published by People. “It was a surprise, but for me, it wasn’t a tragedy. I loved Justin so much. I always expected us to have a family together one day. This would just be much...

“Neurological Devastation”: The Real Cost of The Sexual Revolution

Syphilis is among a group of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) tracked by the government – including chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV – all of which are on the rise. From 2020-2021, amid the disruptions caused by the pandemic, the US saw a 30.5% increase in congenital syphilis cases.

Jeffrey Epstein victim’s mom demands answers after overdose death

NEW YORK POST – One of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, whose testimony was instrumental in convicting heiress Ghislaine Maxwell of sex trafficking, died earlier this year — and her family is now questioning the circumstances surrounding her fatal overdose. Carolyn Andriano, 36, was found dead in a Palm Beach, Florida hotel room in late May, but her family said they still have questions about a medical examiner’s ruling that she died of an “accidental overdose.” “Nobody’s giving...

Common bathroom mistake everybody makes

CBS NEWS – When's the last time you replaced your toothbrush? For many people, the answer is "too long ago." "The average person should be swapping out for a new toothbrush every three to four months," Dr. Kevin Sands, a dentist based in Beverly Hills, told CBS News. The American Dental Association says you should also replace your toothbrush more often if the bristles are visibly matted or frayed. With virus season upon us, it's a good...

Dylan Mulvaney Is The Babylon Bee’s Man Of The Year

It is time once again to honor one man who has gone above and beyond to advance the cause of men and raise the bar for what other men seek to accomplish. |

Major US pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid said Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related lawsuits. In 2022, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to an oversupply of prescription opioids. It said it had reached an agreement with its creditors on a financial restructuring plan...

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