SIMPLE EXERCISE IS KEY: Being physically active, even just a couple of days a week, may be answer to better health and longevity Weekend Warriors Benefit Too – Completing 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in just 1–2 days per week ("weekend warrior" approach) provides comparable health benefits to spreading exercise evenly across the week, reducing…

Tofu, or bean curd, originated in China over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. It spread across Asia, becoming a staple in Buddhist vegetarian diets, and gained global popularity in the 20th century. A complete source of plant-based protein, tofu contains all essential amino acids, heart-healthy fats, isoflavones (linked to hormonal balance) and key minerals…

Trump’s tariff shockwave sends Wall Street reeling as global recession fears mount President Donald Trump's announcement of steep tariffs on imports sparked a massive sell-off on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones plummeting 1,700 points and the S&P 500 experiencing its worst day since June 2020. The Nasdaq dropped nearly 6 percent, while the small-cap…

Doctors overprescribing antibiotics without risk assessment, fueling superbug threat, study reveals A UK study reveals doctors often prescribe antibiotics without considering patient risk factors like age or health conditions. Younger, healthier patients receive unnecessary antibiotics, while the elderly are 31% less likely to get needed treatment. Overprescription, worsened during COVID-19, accelerates antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a…

Glyphosate, the herbicide used in weed killers like Roundup®, has opened up a Pandora’s Box of dangerous health effects. It exposes our bodies to hormone-disrupting heavy metals, including arsenic and lead. It can raise the risk of certain cancers, like non-Hodgkin lymphoma — by 41 percent. Its harm can even be passed down to future…

Trump’s shift in policy could save American farmers from climate regulations and bureaucratic red tape The Trump administration directed the USDA to remove climate change references from its websites, signaling a move away from climate-focused regulations seen as burdensome to farmers. USAID’s climate initiatives, like "$150 billion net-zero strategies" and projects in developing nations, are…

Certain types of body fat are better than others. White fat isn’t one of them. It accounts for more than 90 percent of the body’s fat and amounts to stored calories. If those calories don’t get burned up, that fat just keeps building up on our bellies, buttocks and thighs — and around our internal…

Oracle faces backlash over data breaches that have exposed millions of customer records Oracle, led by Larry Ellison, is under fire for mishandling two major breaches — one involving Oracle Cloud (exposing 6 million customer credentials) and another affecting Oracle Health (compromising sensitive patient data). Oracle initially denied the Cloud breach, drawing backlash for evasive…

Sweetened sodas are not the drink of choice if you want to live a long, healthy life. However, despite mounting evidence, many of us are still hooked on soda and other sugary drinks. Research has found clear links between sugar-added drinks and accelerated aging, liver cancer, diabetes and heart disease. In addition, sugar and tooth…

A USC study led by Professor Michael Mische finds California’s high gas prices stem primarily from state policies, not oil industry "price gouging," contradicting Governor Newsom’s claims. Stringent environmental regulations (adding ~51¢/gallon), the nation’s highest excise taxes (59.7¢/gallon), refinery closures (down 70% since 1984) and high operational costs collectively inflate prices. Newsom blames oil companies,…