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The Designer Who Wants to GROW the Colors on Your Clothes

At Oxman, a New York design studio, you’ll find four capes. They hang off a mannequin in soft folds, each knitted from a single piece of silk. Their color is uneven. Deep indigo collects in the ridges of the material, black shades in the valleys, blues appear in slightly crooked lines. The pigment is streaked and faded, so no two sections look the same. A commercial dye house would call this a defect and throw it out. But here, the inconsistency is the point. The color on the fabric was not prod

Yelp's AI Can Now Do Something RESTAURANTS Never Expected

When Alyssa Gangeri was running restaurants in New York more than a decade ago, Yelp was the bane of her existence, she says. She would regularly go down a rabbit hole, reading her restaurant’s reviews and scouring them for clues about when the diners had visited or who had served them. Both Gangeri and Yelp have evolved. Yelp has expanded beyond being a hub for reviews of local businesses into offering tools for those businesses. And today, Gangeri uses the company’s products to help run The Bu

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The Meetings That Could Reshape TWO Wars at Once

President Trump is set to hold separate meetings with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are today. And, Temporary Protected Status holders may face deportation soon.

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Why the Government Wants YOUR Emergency Room Records

Why is a tiny federal agency demanding detailed medical records from emergency room visits? That’s a question that, as yet, doesn’t have a good answer. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been pressuring executives from at least 100 hospitals to start sending detailed medical records by the end of the year, according to an internal memo obtained as part of an investigation by KFF Health News. This would mean that hospitals would be required to hand over the personally identifiable

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McConnell Releases Rare Health Update With NEW Photo

McConnell Gives Rare Health Update And Releases New Photo  Forbes Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign  CNN McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic  The New York Times Mitch McConnell’s office releases new photo, statement that he’s still recovering  Louisville Public Media McConnell out of hospital but still not 'medically cleared' to return to work  BBC

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People TRAPPED as Earthquake Strikes Major Shopping Center

An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌7.1 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefecture An aerial image shows the damaged Aeon mall after an earthquake in Kashima, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan. The ⁠UN nuclear watchdog said ⁠that Japan’s ​nuclear regulation ⁠authority has informed it that there ⁠is ​no ‌damage ‌or safety issues ‌at the Sendai nuclear power plant after a ‌7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southern ​Kumamoto prefecture. Continue reading...

Science

What Money Stress Is ACTUALLY Doing to Your Brain

As if you didn’t have enough to worry about: Now, it turns out, stressing about money could have a long-term effect on your brain. A new study, published in Innovation in Aging, looked at data collected from 2,759 people over the course of more than seven decades, in what is known as the 1946 British birth cohort. The U.K. Medical Research Council’s National Survey of Health and Development collected participiants’ information through questionnaires and home and clinic visits. The origins of the

Health

The Bedroom Pill That Might STOP Cancer From Spreading

A recent study found that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may stop cancer from metastasizing. BSIP/Getty Images Researchers report that the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may help slow the spread of cancer. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, appears to interfere with cancer cells’ ability to metastasize and travel to other parts of the body. More research is needed to determine if Viagra would be more effective against certain types of cancer and whether the drug can

FDA Approves GROUNDBREAKING Pill That Could Change Cholesterol Treatment Forever

Lipfendra, a new once-daily pill for high cholesterol, can be taken instead of or alongside a statin. Iryna Veklich · Moment / Getty Images The FDA has approved Lipfendra, a new drug for adults with high LDL cholesterol. It is the first PCSK9 inhibitor in its class to come as a pill; the other three treatments require shots. Lipfendra can be taken instead of or alongside a statin to lower high LDL cholesterol. People with high cholesterol levels now have a new treatment option: a once-daily

Why Ozempic Users Can Keep Weight Off For OVER a Year

Recent research has found that GLP-1s, like Ozempic and Wegovy, can help you maintain a lower calorie intake for more than a year. Image Credit: Jon Challicom/Getty A new study found that people taking semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) maintained a significantly lower calorie intake after 60 weeks on the medication. Participants taking semaglutide consistently consumed 24% to 30% fewer calories than those receiving a placebo throughout the study. The findings suggest semaglutide may continue

FDA Makes CONTROVERSIAL Move on Peptides Despite Safety Warnings

Photo taken on Aug. 23, 2021 shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, Maryland, the United States. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua via Getty Images) On the first day of a two-day meeting, an FDA advisory panel voted in favor of four types of peptides to be sold as compounded medications. Proponents describe wellness peptides as a “fountain of youth” that can promote healing from injury and improved overall wellness. Doctors and scientists say the safety and effectiveness of i

Why Experts Are ALARMED About the Military's New Testosterone Screening

The U.S. military will begin screening service members for testosterone deficiency to “optimize” health. Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin annual screening for testosterone deficiency among service members ages 30 and older. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may benefit people with a confirmed deficiency, but there are risks, including impaired fertility. A single blood test cannot diagnose low testosterone; other symptoms must also

The SURPRISING Number of Coffee Cups Your Heart Can Handle

The American Heart Association (AHA) states that up to 5 cups of black coffee a day is safe for most people. Image Credit: Filmstax/Getty The American Heart Association (AHA) published a statement confirming how much caffeinated coffee is safe to drink each day.  Adding flavorings like sugar, cream, and syrups to coffee can cancel out coffee’s heart-health benefits, however.  The statement noted that the higher levels of caffeine in energy drinks can be harmful to heart health. A growing bod

The Condition Affecting Millions That DRASTICALLY Raises Heart Attack Risk

A new study found that females with PMOS (formerly PCOS) may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: andreswd/Getty Females with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) were about four times more likely to develop heart or artery disease than those without it, according to a new study. The elevated risk held even after researchers accounted for diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The study authors said it was the largest U.S. a

How Rural Patients Are Getting LIFE-SAVING Heart Care Without Leaving Home

After a heart attack left Angie Lindsey (right) with heart failure, a remote monitoring device helped her care team manage her condition from afar, making specialized care more accessible from her rural Missouri home. After surviving a heart attack, Angie Lindsey developed heart failure that required her to travel hours from her rural Missouri home for specialized care. An implanted remote heart-monitoring device now allows her care team to track changes in her heart health and adjust treatm

The UNEXPECTED Medications Women Are Using for Menopause Relief

Proponents of the “menopause cocktail” say that a combination of allergy and acid reflux medications helps alleviate menopause symptoms. Image Credit: Pekic/Getty The viral “menopause cocktail” involves a mix of allergy and acid-reducing medications to reportedly help manage menopause symptoms.  Experts caution that the trend reflects gaps in menopause care and lacks sufficient evidence around safety and effectiveness. Long-term use of the medications may carry risks, including masking under

The Entertainment Habit That Might Actually SLOW Your Aging

Research shows that regular cultural engagement can slow physiological aging in older adults. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/Getty A new study claims that older adults who regularly attend cultural events such as museums, movies, and theater tend to have a lower physiological age, meaning their bodies function younger than their years. Those who engaged culturally every few months or more had an average physiological age of about 3 years less than those with less participation, despite similar actu

Why You DON'T Need to Panic About Fresh Produce Right Now

As federal health officials investigate possible sources of the cyclospora outbreak, experts say most fruits and vegetables remain safe to consume. Getty Images The FDA reports that no product samples have been confirmed as positive for cyclospora amid fears over consumption of lettuce, herbs, and other produce.  As health officials investigate possible sources of the multi-state outbreak that has sickened thousands, consumers should stay informed about product recalls and continue washing p

The Tracking Method That Changed How This Celebrity Understands Her Body

Rumer Willis is sharing how hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle, and why she’s encouraging other women to better understand their reproductive health. Photo by Victoria Wall Harris Rumer Willis says hormone tracking helped her better understand her cycle. Experts say at-home hormone tests may help confirm ovulation and guide fertility planning. Willis hopes more women feel empowered to advocate for their reproductive health. When actress Rumer Willis gave birth to her dau

Does This Viral TikTok Sleep Hack ACTUALLY Work?

A popular TikTok trend suggests that eating dinner 4 to 5 hours before bed can improve sleep quality. Image credit: Olga Rolenko · Moment/Getty “Early-bird dinners” are a growing social media trend, with some TikTokers claiming that eating earlier can improve sleep quality. Experts agree that consuming the last meal of the day earlier in the evening may help with getting a better night’s rest. Eating dinner earlier may also offer additional benefits, such as reducing acid reflux and improvin

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'The Odyssey' Holds Top Spot as Vijay's Film Debuts at No. 5

Universal’s blockbuster event release “The Odyssey” maintained its grip on the U.K. and Ireland box office, securing a second consecutive weekend at No. 1. Christopher Nolan’s epic spectacle added £11.8 million ($15.7 million) in its sophomore frame, representing a remarkably light holdover drop and elevating its local gross to £35.3 million ($46.9 million) after 10 […]

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Immersive Cinematic Platform Makes DEBUT at Malaysia Film Festival

Xinemarte, the immersive cinematic art platform developed by Los Angeles-based creative technology company SQNXR, has made its Malaysia premiere as a special program at the recently concluded 9th Malaysia International Film Festival in Kuala Lumpur. The platform’s Kuala Lumpur rollout began a day ahead of MIFFest’s opening, and marks the second stop in Xinemarte’s Asian […]

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