Seeing Red: Can Your Phone’s Night Filter Actually Help You Sleep?
If you’re guilty of scrolling before bed, you’re not alone. More than three-quarters of Americans lose sleep thanks to digital distractions, and it’s not just the time spent on screens that matters—it’s the light they emit. Phones give off blue light, which disrupts your circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock. “Blue light tells your brain it’s still daytime,” explains psychiatrist...
Trump Secures AI Deal with Google: Gemini to Power Federal Workforce
The Trump administration has struck another landmark technology deal—this time with Google. Under the General Services Administration’s (GSA) OneGov initiative, federal agencies will gain access to Google’s suite of AI and cloud tools, including the newly launched Gemini for Government platform. The agreement, announced Thursday, runs through 2026 and follows earlier OneGov deals with OpenAI and Anthropic. At just $0.47...
Beyond Digestion: How Prunes May Help Lower Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
Prunes may have a reputation as a natural remedy for constipation, but new research suggests their benefits stretch far beyond digestive health. Studies now show that eating prunes regularly could support healthier cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and even improve heart health. A 2021 study found that adults who ate 50–100 grams of prunes daily—about five to ten pieces—experienced reduced markers...
Gold Set to Hit $3,600: Why the World’s Favorite Safe-Haven Is Poised for a Record Surge
Gold may be on the brink of a historic rally, with analysts projecting prices could climb to an all-time high of $3,600 per ounce by the end of 2025. The drivers? A perfect storm of geopolitical risks, economic headwinds, and soaring investment demand. For centuries, investors have turned to gold in times of uncertainty — and today’s global backdrop is...
Step This Way: How a Small Walking Adjustment Could Ease Arthritis Pain
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 33 million adults in the U.S. and nearly 40% of people over 70 worldwide. It often targets the knees, hips, and hands, causing pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving. While there’s no cure, doctors usually recommend staying active, keeping a healthy weight, and using pain relievers to manage symptoms. Now,...
Fan or Fatal? The Hidden Heatwave Mistake That Could Trigger a Heart Attack
As summer temperatures soar past record highs, millions are cranking up their electric fans to find relief. But a new study warns that in extreme heat, that whirring blade may do more harm than good—potentially pushing your heart to the breaking point. Researchers at the University of Sydney tested how fans affect body temperature, heart rate, and comfort in sweltering...
Gals: How to Pee for Better Health (Yep, You Can Stand Up Too)
Everyone has heard the saying “You are what you eat.” With sodas, alcohol and excessive coffee drinking, we often forget that we are what we drink too. Urine is the liquid waste from what we drink throughout the day. Everything else is stored in our bodies. Our urine can tell us a lot about how our bodies are reacting...
Chrome Crisis: Google Issues Emergency Security Update as Hackers Target Billions of Devices
Billions of Chrome users worldwide have been told to act fast after Google issued an “emergency alert” over a newly discovered security flaw that could leave devices wide open to cyberattacks. The “high-severity” bug, detected on August 4, allows hackers to overwrite critical memory, potentially crashing Chrome and opening the door to data theft on computers, tablets, and smartphones. The...
No, Stimulus Checks Aren’t Coming This Summer: Sorting Fact from Fiction
If you’ve seen claims online about new government stimulus checks landing in mailboxes this summer, hold off on planning that shopping spree. The rumors are false. Social media posts circulated Friday alleging that the IRS and Treasury Department had approved $1,390 stimulus checks for low- and middle-income taxpayers. But the IRS confirmed no such payments are coming. Congress has not...
Trump Scores Major Win: Appeals Court Strikes Down $500M Civil Penalty
In a stunning legal victory for President Donald Trump, a New York appellate court has thrown out the $500 million civil fraud penalty levied against him in Attorney General Letitia James’ highly publicized case. The Appellate Division ruled that the massive disgorgement order violated the Eighth Amendment’s protection against excessive fines. While the panel upheld findings that Trump and the...
