Amazon’s Alexa+ Showcase: What to Expect
If you own an Echo, stream on a Fire TV, or jot notes on a Kindle, this week could shape your daily tech routine. Amazon returns to New York City on September 30 at 10 a.m. ET for its first Devices & Services showcase in two years, and the company is expected to push its next-generation assistant, Alexa+, into...
The Small Words That Predict How Long You Live
How you describe yourself in a few simple words may tell more about your long-term health than you think. New research suggests that specific self-descriptions, such as active or organized, predict longevity more accurately than broad personality labels. In a study of more than 22,000 adults followed for six to 28 years, calling oneself active was linked with about...
29 Surprising Uses For Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is one of the world’s safest all-natural sanitizers in your home. You’ve probably got it under the bathroom sink, in your linen closet or tucked away somewhere near your first aid kit. It’s time to pull it out and use it for cleaning, disinfecting and more. Chemically called H202 — a mix of water and oxygen — hydrogen...
The 2025 Senior Tax Bonus: How to Make It Count
A new, temporary tax break could make the next four years some of the most favorable in recent memory for retirees. Beginning in 2025, taxpayers age 65 and older can claim an extra $6,000 per person deduction through 2028, which means a married couple could add $12,000 to their tax shield each year. This “senior bonus” stacks on top...
Two New West Nile Cases Raise Risk in Massachusetts
If you are squeezing in a few more early fall evenings outdoors, state health officials want you to take extra care. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) confirmed two additional West Nile virus infections, bringing the state’s season total to eight human cases and expanding risk alerts in several communities. The update comes as cases continue to pop...
White House Huddles With Hill Leaders to Avert Shutdown
If you are watching your health costs or waiting on a passport, what happens at 2 p.m. ET Monday could affect you. The president plans to bring the four top congressional leaders to the Oval Office in a late push to avoid a federal government shutdown before a Tuesday night funding deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Republican leader...
HHS reportedly weighing tighter COVID vaccine access
If you have wondered whether you still need a COVID-19 shot this year, you are not alone. Federal health officials are reportedly considering a major shift that could limit recommendations to the oldest Americans, even as questions swirl about safety claims tied to children. According to the Washington Post, citing four unnamed sources familiar with internal talks, officials under...
Florida’s Ancient Canoes Resurface After the Storm
If you think Florida’s most surprising claims to fame stop at theme parks and headlines, think again. The state now stands out for something far older and far quieter. A post-hurricane discovery in Fort Myers has added to Florida’s extraordinary concentration of ancient watercraft, reinforcing its status as a global center for historic canoes. Archaeologists estimate that Florida has...
White House Deadline Puts Drug Prices on the Line
If you or a parent relies on infusion therapies covered by Medicare, your bill could change soon. A White House deadline is approaching on a signature effort to cut prescription drug costs, and the outcome carries immediate stakes for pharmaceutical manufacturers, Medicare beneficiaries, providers, and investors. The administration has indicated it will move forward with aggressive pricing measures if...
The Hidden Dangers of Sugar, Processed Meat, and Ultraprocessed Foods for Your Colon
What you eat could be putting your colon at serious risk. Colorectal cancer is on the rise, especially among younger adults, and the culprits are clear: sugar, processed meats, and ultra-processed foods. These everyday diet staples fuel chronic inflammation, disrupt gut health, and create the perfect storm for cancer to develop. Processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, and deli slices...
