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It's tick season: What types live in your area and how to keep them under control
Ticks come out this time of year but you can control them and keep ticks off you and your pets with some simple steps.
5 min read - HealthThe Conversation
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered
REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during sleep.
4 min read - HealthNBC News
The long, frustrating wait for better sunscreens in America
The FDA's ability to approve the chemical filters in sunscreens that are sold in other countries is hamstrung by a 1938 U.S. law that sunscreen makers say is unfair.
6 min read - HealthCNN
There’s actually no such thing as vegetables. Here’s why you should eat them anyway
The term vegetable doesn’t exist botanically. Instead, vegetables are classified as the roots, stems, leaves and flowers of edible plants.
4 min read - HealthTODAY
What are the healthiest chips you can buy? Dietitians share 3 things to look for
If you're on the hunt for the healthiest chips, you need to keep an eye on a few ingredients, dietitians say. What to know about oil, baking and veggie chips.
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Are women who don't have kids more physically active? What the latest health studies say about exercise, anger and more.
What to know about new studies on fitness, time-restricted eating, mental health and more.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'
Waiting in a long post office line with the latest shipment of “abortion aftercare kits,” Kimra Luna got a text. A woman who’d taken abortion pills three weeks earlier was worried about bleeding — and disclosing the cause to a doctor. It was a typically busy afternoon for Luna, a doula and reproductive care activist in a state with some of the strictest abortion laws in the nation.
5 min read - BusinessThe Conversation
Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research
Paying the caregivers of people with disabilities more would improve care while increasing economic growth, a research team found.
4 min read - BusinessReuters
Novavax's top shareholder Shah Capital ramps up efforts for board shakeup
Shah Capital, which currently owns a near 7.5% stake in Novavax and is its third-largest shareholder, reiterated that the company was "undervalued and continues to suffer from poor profitability". The top shareholder had expressed concerns about mismanagement at the Maryland-based biotech and nominated two of its own candidates for the board last month. It had also urged Novavax to adopt a marketing strategy to target consumers who are hesitant to receive mRNA vaccines.
2 min read - WorldReuters
China should boost number of ICU beds, state agencies say
China should increase the number of intensive care unit (ICU) beds over the next few years as part of its public health measures, several state agencies recommended in a joint statement published on Monday. The world's second most populous country has gradually increased ICU beds over the years, but critics say its health system remains under-resourced and it was severely stretched after authorities abruptly ended national COVID pandemic restrictions in late 2022. China had only 4.37 ICU beds
1 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
National Nurses Week 2024: RN reflects on the state of the profession, calls for change
It's National Nurses Week 2024. A woman who is a RN and VP of National Nurses United speaks on the state of nursing and changes that need to be made.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Should you take up tai chi? Experts explain the benefits and how to get started.
Despite the practice often being considered a low-impact exercise ideal for older adults, experts say it's beneficial for all ages.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Can Hemorrhoids Cause Constipation? What to Know
Hemorrhoids can cause constipation or contribute to constipation in various ways due to straining while attempting to produce a bowel movement. Learn more.
7 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Americans are increasingly moving to red, Republican-leaning states – where life is cheaper, but people also die younger
Idaho, Montana and Florida had the highest population growth among US states between 2020 and 2022.
5 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
The global synthetic drugs crisis has hit West Africa, where people are digging up human bones to make a drug called 'kush'
An African city has had to put police guards on the cemeteries amid fears drug addicts are robbing skeletons from graves.
6 min read - CelebrityAssociated Press
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey. Charles has used his illness to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment, showing leadership at a time of personal hardship. “Ultimately, the great leveler is health,” said Anna Whitelock, a professor of the history of the monarchy at City University, London.
5 min read - USWashington Post
The new cure-all for vacation excess: the IV drip
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Noreen Tofel sat cross-legged on her couch in Alexandria, Va., with her left arm stretched out on a pillow. A vein rose like a riverlet on a relief map. As nutrients trickled into her bloodstream, she talked about how IV drips fit into her travel regimen. Before a work trip, Tofel, who works in human resources risk management, will schedule a drip to boost her energy and immunity levels. If she is planning an indulgent vacation, she will reverse the order. The heal
9 min read - WorldNBC News
Indigenous doulas lead the fight for reproductive care access gap in Gaum.
After the closure of the island’s only standalone birth center in December 2022, medical professionals have been sounding the alarm for what they consider a “maternal care crisis” on Guam.
7 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Beer and spirits have more detrimental effects on the waistline and on cardiovascular disease risk than red or white wine
Research has been inconclusive on the degree to which drinking alcohol leads to the growth of harmful fat. But a new study suggests that beer and spirits are far bigger culprits than wine.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The FDIC change that leaves wealthy bank depositors with less protection
Affluent Americans may want to double-check how much of their bank deposits are protected by government-backed insurance. The rules governing trust accounts just changed.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Mavericks extend head coach Jason Kidd after defeating Clippers in Round 1
Jason Kidd will remain head coach in Dallas for another few years.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Who will the Chiefs face in the NFL season opener? Let's look at the candidates
The Chiefs have some good home opponents this season.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Return to the '70s? Today's housing market has echoes of dark era
Economists comment on the state of housing as homebuyers face high rates and borrowing costs this spring.
7 min read - NewsThe Yodel
Severe weather expected across U.S., Israeli military calls for immediate Rafah evacuations and NBA conference semifinals begin
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Severe weather expected across U.S., Rafah evacuations and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
4 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
Canadian OBGYN weighs in on menopause symptoms and if they might be a worse health issue
An Ontario woman mistook cancer for menopause symptoms. An expert explains what you should look out for.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
I wear a size 16-18 and these shorts saved my thighs from chafing at Disney World
Spoiler: it includes a $30 pair of biker shorts that saved my thighs from "chub rub."
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Report: Jason Kidd likely in line for extension with Mavericks, not a Lakers candidate
Kidd joins Tyronn Lue as an expected Lakers target who's reportedly in line for an extension with his current team.
2 min read - USYahoo News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows student Gaza protester demands will 'NEVER' be met. Here's how we got here.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a social media post Sunday that the University of Texas would not meet the demands of student protesters.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stock futures gain as rally looks set to continue
Stocks rallied at the end of last week, getting a boost from a "Goldilocks" jobs report
1 min read - EntertainmentEngadget
Doctor Who is back, louder and more chaotic than before
'Doctor Who' hasn't watered itself down for its arrival on Disney+.
6 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
2025 Subaru Forester First Drive: Improved but incomplete
The Subaru Forester was redesigned for 2025, but not comprehensively. This already-solid entry got better, but we think the best is yet to come.
6 min read - CelebrityYahoo TV UK
Princess Beatrice insists 'family is everything' as she makes This Morning debut
The royal daughter of Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew gave her first ever live TV interview from the top of the Empire State Building on the ITV daytime show.
3 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK
Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz break-ups and make-ups as latest member quits
Mike Nolan has announced he is retiring from spin-off group The Fizz for personal reasons.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'Beautiful, buttery soft leather': Grab this Kate Spade bag for over $100 off — plus other deals of the day
Also on our cheat sheet: Spring savings from Ninja, Coach, Lego and more.
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Gov. Kristi Noem says Kim Jong Un book claims have been 'adjusted' but stands by killing Cricket. Here's where things stand with 'No Going Back.'
Kristi Noem, the Republican governor of South Dakota and potential 2024 running mate for Donald Trump, was pressed in an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation" on claims made in her forthcoming memoir.
6 min read - ScienceTechCrunch
Why NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is making strides in astronomy with its 122-megapixel primarily infrared photos taken 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth. The space agency's newest sky-peeper takes a different approach, however, performing groundbreaking space science with 36 pixels. The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), pronounced “crism,” is a collaboration between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Disney steps up as Big Tech steps back: What to know this week
With the peak of first quarter earnings season in the rearview, stocks got back to their winning ways last week ahead of a slower calendar for corporate and economic news.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Twins' 12-game win streak ends with 9–2 loss to Red Sox
The Minnesota Twins' 12-game winning streak ended on Sunday with a 9–2 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Target Field.
2 min read - TechnologyAutoblog
Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche and Koenigsegg Lego sets coming this summer
Lego announces new sets including Lambo V12 Vision GT, Aston Martin AMR23, Mercedes-AMG G63 & SL63, Porsche GT4 e-Performance, and Koenigsegg Jesko.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The Oracle of Omaha warns about AI: What Buffett said at Berkshire
Warren Buffett told Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that he has mixed feelings about artificial intelligence — in a tone he's expressed before.
14 min read - LifestyleYahoo Tech
Price drop! Apple's massively popular AirPods are down to $80 at Amazon — their Black Friday price
Get the beloved 2nd-gen pair for nearly 40% off and join the 538,000+ person (seriously) fan club.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life UK
Our Met Gala-themed wedding cost nearly £500K
Fashion designer Afrika Chao, from LA, enlisted a celebrity wedding planner to create her dream day with a luxurious Met Gala theme.
10 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
The Responder viewers pay tribute to Bernard Hill's final performance on day of his death
The Lord Of The Rings star died in the early hours of Sunday morning before the new series if police drama launched on BBC One.
4 min read - SportsYahoo News Singapore
EPL TALK: Never mind the title race, Arsenal's midfielder maestro Declan Rice is already the player of the season
However the EPL title race ends up, Arsenal's Declan Rice is already the player of the season as he has transformed the Gunners into supreme title contenders.
6 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage rates today, May 6, 2024: Rates are much lower than 6 months ago
These are today's mortgage rates. Although rates seem high, they are over 50 basis points lower than they were six months ago. Lock in your rate today.
4 min read - SportsDeadline
Tom Brady Gets Triggered By Jeff Ross Joke During Roast: “Don’t Say That Sh** Again”
Tom Brady agreed to be roasted in Netflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time, but one particular joke seemingly went too far for the future NFL Hall of Famer. One of the early moments from the comedy special that went viral was when the seven-time Super Bowl champion got off of his seat to whisper …
2 min read - CelebrityBBC
Mama Cass 'didn't choke to death on a ham sandwich', daughter says
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's death, her daughter's memoir hopes to help people know the truth
7 min read - USCNN
Black voters won a big victory in Louisiana. Some White voters said it violated their ‘personal dignity’
Nearly two years after a federal judge said that Louisiana’s congressional map diluted Black voting power, Black voters are at risk of voting for a second time in an election under a plan that likely violates the Voting Rights Acts.
10 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Russia announces nuclear drills after Western officials talk of deepening involvement in Ukraine
Russia said Monday it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid rising tensions following comments by senior Western officials about the possibility of deeper involvement in the war in Ukraine. The announcement came on the eve of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration to a fifth term in office and in a week when Moscow on Thursday will celebrate Victory Day, its most important secular holiday, marking its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
4 min read - USBBC
Woman arrested after baby has cardiac arrest at Legoland
The five-month-old baby boy is in a critical condition, police say.
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