Although sitting down to watch your favorite TV show may seem like a relaxing way to unwind, it could also stimulate your appetite, leading to binge eating. A study, published by Elsevier in the February edition of peer-reviewed journal Appetitefound that adults tend to eat more when they are stuck to their screenswhether it’s a … Read more
California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu Risk says he intended to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired. “It’s horrible when you realize you’re the one who gave them the milk that killed them,” said Joseph Journell, 56, of San Bernardino. Journell lost her … Read more
Director of International Cricket at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Usman Wahla with the ICC delegate. – PCB/screenshot A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) visited the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Thursday to review the ongoing preparations for the much-awaited 2025 Champions Trophy. The six-member delegation, which included key ICC officials, broadcasters and … Read more
While some people try to reduce their alcohol consumption and accept Dry Januarythey can turn to Canada’s health agencies for advice – and find conflicting advice. This week, the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research launched a website where users can calculate their health risks, including cancer, heart disease and stroke, based on the amount … Read more
The bus fare cap rose to £3 across much of England today as the new government policy came into force. This means the maximum amount a bus passenger will pay for a single journey is now £3, £1 more than before, as the Government increased the cap from January 1. This is the latest in … Read more
Genetic analysis suggests bird flu virus mutated in a Louisiana patient who contracted the first serious case of illness in the countrythe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week. Scientists believe the mutations could allow the virus to better bind to receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts – which they say is … Read more
Polioa highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and deathhas been eradicated in Canada for decades thanks to widespread vaccination efforts. However, recent comments — including those from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his attorney — amplify claims questioning the safety of measles vaccines, mumps and … Read more
Egg prices are rising once again due to a persistent outbreak of bird flu coincides with the high demand of the holiday baking season. But prices are still far from the recent peak they reached almost two years ago. And the American Egg Board, a trade group, says egg shortages at grocery stores have so … Read more
A powerful government panel failed Monday to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a proposed nearly $15 billion deal by Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to President Joe Biden, a long-time opponent of the agreement. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, known as CFIUS, … Read more
In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, Katie Schumacher-Cawley, the head coach of the Penn State women’s volleyball team, made history on December 22 by leading her team to victory at the national championship of the NCAA. The monumental feat comes just three months after she was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer, making … Read more