Toxic Air Threatens 1.6B People – New Map
If you have ever wondered whether the air you breathe is safe, you are not alone. A new public map suggests that roughly 1.6 billion people live with dangerous exposure to pollution from fossil fuel operations, at the same time the world heats up from the gases those fuels release. The interactive tool pinpoints clusters of industrial sites that...
How Often Should You Shower? A Doctor’s Surprising Take
Forget what you’ve been told - daily showers might not be as necessary as you think! Dr. James Hamblin, a preventive medicine expert, challenged social norms by skipping traditional showers for five years. His experiment, documented in Clean: The New Science of Skin, dives into the truth behind personal hygiene, marketing gimmicks, and our obsession with lathering up. Hamblin argues...
Autism & Acetaminophen: New Guidance Sparks Debate
If you are pregnant and reach for acetaminophen to tame a headache or bring down a fever, you are far from alone. That everyday choice is now under new scrutiny. Federal leaders announced guidance urging pregnant individuals to avoid acetaminophen when possible or use the smallest amount necessary only for significant pain or high fevers, citing evidence that suggests...
Fed Cuts Rates to 4.00% to 4.25%: What Retirees Should Know
If you are retired or closing in on retirement, a quarter-point interest rate change can feel abstract until it hits your credit card bill or your savings account statement. The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark rate by a quarter point, setting the federal funds target between 4.00% and 4.25%. The move follows a long pause despite public pressure...
CDC Panel Spurs Confusion on COVID Shot Access
If you have wondered whether you need a prescription to get a COVID-19 shot this fall, you are not alone. The CDC’s vaccine advisory panel declined to endorse a prescription requirement, yet also encouraged people to consult a clinician and framed COVID vaccination as an individualized decision. A 6–6 split on prescriptions was broken by the chair voting against...
Refinance Window Reopens as Rates Ease
If you bought a home during the rate spike and have been eyeing your monthly payment, you are not imagining it. As the Federal Reserve shifts from tightening to easing, mortgage rates are drifting lower from their late 2023 highs near 8 percent, and a selective refinancing rebound is taking shape. The opportunity is not universal, yet it is...
Best Early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Deals
If you are already eyeing your holiday wish list, you are not alone. Amazon’s October Prime Day, officially called Prime Big Deal Days, is around the corner and early markdowns are already live. With more than 200 million Prime members worldwide, hot items tend to move fast, and many of the best prices show up before the main event....
More Kissing, Less Kimchi: 7 Habits for a Stronger Gut
If you already sip kombucha and spoon yogurt, you are on the right track. Yet your gut has more to gain from daily habits you do not eat. The trillions of microbes living in your digestive tract shape digestion, immunity, and even mood, and they respond to how you sleep, breathe, connect, and move through the world. About 70...
Facebook Dating Adds AI to Cut Swipe Fatigue
If the endless swipe has you feeling more exhausted than excited, Facebook Dating wants to change that. Meta is rolling out two AI-driven tools designed to help you spend less time searching and more time connecting. The new features, called Dating Assistant and Meet Cute, aim to streamline discovery by answering natural-language requests and by serving up one curated...
3 Ingredient Tonics For The Best Health Ever
As a nation, we’re fascinated with the concept of miraculous healing. Presumably, this miracle can come in the form of a pill, tea or a fantastically labeled elixir of health. Every day, millions of dollars are spent as people search for cures in the form of mystical pharmaceutical remedies that can banish all ailments and protect from disease. Sadly, no...
