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Corporate landlords’ actions affect tenants’ health, report says
Actions by corporate landlords creating harmful housing conditions affect the health of tenants and deepens racial and health inequities in Latino and Black communities, according to a study by Human Impact Partners.
7 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Texas confirms 10 cases of dengue amid global surge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory earlier this summer about a national and global rise in dengue cases.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
5 foods to eat to improve your gut health, according to a dietitian
The best way to support a healthy gut is to eat balanced diet full of fiber — meaning plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains,
4 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Can Your Eyes Get Sunburned?
UV rays can damage your eyes as well as your skin
4 min read - LifestyleThe Conversation
Scientists at work: Uncovering the mystery of when and where sharks give birth
Researchers are using a newly developed satellite tag to study previously unknown aspects of tiger shark reproduction. This approach could be used on other difficult-to-study shark species.
7 min read - WorldAssociated Press
A 'new era' in malaria control has begun with a vaccination campaign for children in Ivory Coast
Health workers in Ivory Coast began giving children the latest malaria vaccine on Monday, the beginning of a regional campaign that experts hope might curb the impact of one of Africa's top killers. The West African country became the first to start rolling out the newest shot targeting malaria in an effort that aims to cover about 250,000 children under two. The three-dose vaccine known as R21/Matrix-M was developed by Britain's Oxford University and was authorized by the World Health Organiz
2 min read - USThe New York Times
Burns From Scorching-Hot Sidewalks and Roads Are Rising, and Can Be Fatal
Stephen Cantwell remembers betting on horse races at a Las Vegas casino, drinking tequila in celebration of his wins and walking to a nearby restaurant for hibachi rice. On his way there, Cantwell, 59, passed out on the sidewalk. The high temperature on that day, June 21, was 109 degrees, but the ground beneath him was most likely dozens of degrees hotter. By the time he had regained consciousness in a hospital, the pavement had seared his skin, even through his clothing, he said. It gave him se
6 min read - BusinessReuters
Vertex sues US over fertility support program for Casgevy gene editing therapy
Casgevy is approved for the treatment of two genetic disorders - sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia - in the United States. The treatment involves patients receiving high doses of chemotherapy, with infertility being a potential risk.
1 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
I'm having a baby at 40, the same age my grandmother was when I was born. It was a very intentional choice.
HGTV's Jasmine Roth was with her husband for 15 years before they started having children. She's the same age her grandmother was when she was born.
4 min read - HealthReuters
US CDC sends field team to aid Colorado's bird flu response
Colorado confirmed four infections and a suspected fifth case on Sunday. The CDC, in a statement dated July 14, said its team of epidemiologists, veterinarians, clinicians and an industrial hygienist was working to support Colorado's assessment of the outbreak and the human cases. The CDC said it had not seen any unexpected increases in flu activity otherwise in Colorado, or other states with bird flu outbreaks in cows and poultry.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis (ISM) Treatment
An allergist treats mast cell syndromes, but other specialists may also be needed
10 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Here’s What Hoarding Disorder Looks Like in Older Adults—And What Care They Actually Need
Hoarding disorder can be especially prevalent among older adults, who are more susceptible to multiple health conditions and more prone to social isolation.
15 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
What if there was a way to peer into your body and spot early signs of cancer and other life-threatening ailments before they became serious? Startup companies like Prenuvo charge between $1,000 to $2,500 for various scanning options, none of which are currently covered by insurance. The industry has received a big publicity push from celebrities and influencers like Kim Kardashian, who posted about her Prenuvo scan last year.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
Can a Better Night's Sleep Boost Your Memory?
Recharge to refresh your brain
8 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Olivia Munn remembers Shannen Doherty supporting her amid her cancer battle
Olivia Munn shared a special tribute to Shannen Doherty in the wake of the actress' death over the weekend. While many of Doherty's castmates -- from shows like "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Charmed" and more -- offered up their memories of working with her, Munn opened up about how she was uniquely connected to Doherty through their personal battles with breast cancer. "I am absolutely heartbroken over the passing of Shannen Doherty," Munn's Instagram post began.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Is Banza Chickpea Pasta Putting Your Health at Risk?
A report from a nonprofit is raising questions about whether Banza chickpea pasta contains dangerous levels of an herbicide called glyphosate. But nutrition experts say the findings have been taken out of context—and that the product is still safe to consume.
5 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Childhood vaccine coverage not yet back to pre-pandemics levels: WHO, UNICEF
The number of people globally who have received certain vaccines has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new joint report of estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Estimates of coverage of the first dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine (DTP) and the measles-containing vaccine (MCV) remained stable from 2022 to 2023 – higher than rates during the pandemic but lower than pre-pandemic estimates, acc
4 min read - WorldReuters
Second malaria vaccine launched in Ivory Coast in new milestone
The world's second vaccine against malaria was launched on Monday as Ivory Coast began a routine vaccine programme using shots developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India. The introduction of the World Health Organization (WHO)-approved R21 vaccine comes six months after the first malaria vaccine, called RTS,S and developed by British drugmaker GSK, began being administered in a routine programme in Cameroon. Some 15 African countries plan to introduce one of the two
2 min read - USWashington Post
Amazon’s health clinic pushed a misleading account of call center errors
Amazon’s primary care clinic One Medical circulated talking points telling workers to claim that in cases when its call center failed to escalate potentially urgent calls to medical staff, patients “received the care they needed,” according to screenshots of internal messages seen by The Post. The talking points were distributed to instruct One Medical workers how to respond to questions from patients about Washington Post reporting last month that found clinical staff had flagged dozens of inci
3 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Promised Cures, Tainted Cells: How Cord Blood Banks Mislead Parents
Millions of pregnant women get the pitch through their OB-GYN: Put a bit of your newborn’s umbilical cord on ice, as a biological insurance policy. If your child one day faces cancer, diabetes or even autism, the precious stem cells in the cord blood could become a tailor-made cure. Many families are happy to pay for the assurance of a healthy future. More than 2 million umbilical cord samples sit in a handful of suburban warehouses across the country. It’s a lucrative business, with companies c
15 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Feeling cranky? Got 'sunshine guilt'? How the extreme heat is affecting our moods.
Experts explain how the hot weather is affecting our mental health — and what to do about it.
7 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Why it's important to find shade when it's hot and sunny out
Shade has a major impact on how our bodies manage heat, according to experts.
7 min read - WorldReuters
African swine fever outbreaks spreading in Vietnam, government says
African swine fever outbreaks are spreading in Vietnam and could affect its food supplies and put upward pressure on inflation, according to a government document. "The risk of wider spread of the disease is very high, and it can affect food supplies, consumer prices and the environment," said the Vietnamese government document, which was dated July 14 and was reviewed by Reuters. Vietnam has culled 42,400 infected pigs so far this year, the document said, up by nearly five times that of the s
1 min read - HealthReuters
US, Colorado probe additional H5N1 bird flu cases in poultry farm
Federal and state investigators in Colorado are investigating an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu on a poultry farm that has resulted in four confirmed human cases and a suspected case. The infections are the first reported cases in poultry workers in the United States since 2022. The poultry workers were culling chickens at a commercial egg facility with a bird flu outbreak in northeast Colorado, the state said, without naming the facility.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
US health officials confirm four new bird flu cases, in Colorado poultry workers
Four poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu, health officials confirmed Sunday. The new cases bring the U.S. total to nine since the first human case of the current outbreak was detected in 2022, also in a Colorado poultry worker. The other U.S. cases have also been mild.
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Winston, beloved gorilla at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, dies at 52 after suffering health problems
Winston, a western lowland gorilla who was a favorite attraction at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, has died at the age of 52 after suffering multiple health problems, officials said. The park said Winston was euthanized Saturday after veterinarians determined his condition was declining. “After careful consideration stemming from furthering complications from his worsening conditions, and with Winston’s quality of life top of mind, wildlife health and care teams made the difficult decision to
1 min read - WorldCBS News
King Charles to visit Australia on first major trip since cancer diagnosis
King Charles and Queen Camila's trip to Australia and Samoa will be their first royal tour of Commonwealth nations since the king's cancer diagnosis was revealed.
1 min read - HealthThe New York Times
Why Does a Routine Test of Newborns Reward ‘Pink’ Skin?
Shortly after they’re born, infants are assigned an Apgar score, a measure of how well they’re adapting to life outside the womb. It’s the first time a child is graded: on a scale from 0 to 10, with up to 2 points awarded for each of five metrics. One of them is skin color, an indication of how much oxygen the baby is getting. A newborn gets 2 points only if he or she is pink all over. Pale or blue fingers and toes earn 1 point; a baby who is white, gray or bluish all over gets none. Some doctor
9 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Try the Atlantic diet, snack on berries and skip the butter. 9 health and wellness tips to help you have a healthy week.
Try these wellness tips for a healthier, happier you.
4 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed' actress, dies at 53
Actress Shannen Doherty, best-known for her roles on TV's original "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" series, has died at 53. In Saturday, July 13th she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease. Olivia Munn said she was heartbroken and shared a video of Doherty saying she was not afraid of death in an Instagram story Sunday.
6 min read - CelebrityCBS News
Shannen Doherty, "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" star, dies at 53
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
3 min read - CelebrityReuters
Shannen Doherty, '90210' and 'Charmed' actress, dies at 53
American actor Shannen Doherty, best known for her role as high school student Brenda Walsh on hit 1990s television drama "Beverly Hills, 90210," has died at age 53 following a years-long battle with cancer. Doherty, who had been public about her treatment for breast cancer, died on Saturday, publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement on Sunday. Doherty disclosed in 2015 that she was undergoing treatment for the disease.
3 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed' star, dead at 53
The actor was known for roles as Brenda Walsh on the drama series "Beverly Hills 90210" and Prue Halliwell on the show "Charmed."
3 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Dental access is an American 'crisis': Here's how vulnerable people are shut out.
Dentists operate as independent businesses that can limit access to people who can't pay. Experts question what can be done to care for more people,
12 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
MLB Home Run Derby: Ingrid Andress' national anthem draws attention as Alec Bohm struggles to keep straight face
The national anthem was, well, interesting on Monday night in Arlington.
2 min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
Paulina Porizkova says she was 'no longer physically appealing' to men as she entered her 50s: 'It's just endless freaking shame'
"I'd post bikini photos and suddenly get comments like, 'Are you desperate, grandma? How about you cover up and spare us your aging body,' Porizkova said.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Prime Day 2024: 75+ deals worth shopping at Amazon, Walmart, Dyson and more
Amazon isn't the only one with major markdowns! Score incredible deals at Apple, Ninja, Sony, Bissell, Dyson and more top brands.
11 min read - USYahoo Sports
Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed by FBI on United flight after false accusation: 'Disgusting display of injustice'
Davis accused United Airlines of "deplorable treatment" after he says a flight attendant falsely accused him of hitting him.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Elon Musk and the other billionaires backing Trump won’t put him over the top
Elon Musk has pledged millions to help Donald Trump win a second term. It could end up helping Joe Biden--if Biden plays it right
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
DJT stock soars after Donald Trump survives assassination attempt
Trump Media & Technology Group surged about 40% early Monday after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon Prime Day deals— shop our editors' top picks for up to 70% off
We found all-time low pricing ahead of Prime Day on some of our favorite products from Apple, Vitamix, Weber and more.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Jamie Dimon, Larry Fink among Wall Street leaders calling for unity following attempted Trump assassination
Some of the biggest names on Wall Street urged unity and calm following Donald Trump’s assassination attempt.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Baseball: These Fantasy All-Stars dominated the first-half of 2024
Amid the MLB All-Star break, Fred Zinkie highlights several players who dominated the first half of the 2024 fantasy season.
5 min read - USYahoo News
Photos: Thousands of demonstrators flood downtown Milwaukee protesting the first day of the RNC
Here's a look at photos from protesters marching on day one of the Republican National Convention.
2 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
When is Trump going to give his next speech?
Here are the key dates in the race to the White House ahead of the US presidential election later this year.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
How many SEC teams can make the College Football Playoff?
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the biggest headlines heading into SEC Media Days.
1 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Full guide to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Republicans are gathering in Milwaukee, Wisc. this week to officially choose Donald Trump as their nominee for president. Here's what to know.
8 min read - NewsYahoo News Canada
Mission accomplished? As pro-Palestine university encampments dismantle across Canada, a look at what students did, or did not accomplish
Yahoo News Canada put together a recap detailing the duration, demands and the current activity status of pro-Palestine encampments at top Canadian universities.
8 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Lhoopa raises $80M to spur more affordable housing in the Philippines
A lack of affordable housing is a growing problem worldwide, even in emerging markets with significant demand. The Singaporean-headquartered startup uses a mix of technology and decentralized operations, partnering with local professionals, including brokers and building contractors, to solve the problem specifically for people looking to buy affordable homes. The six-year-old startup has kicked off its service in the Philippines, a market with unfilled demand of around around 6.5 million unit
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