An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck the country’s Kumamoto prefecture Kyushu Electric Power said 48,000 homes had lost power as a result of the latest quake, while railway company JR Kyushu said that it had suspended services, including its high-speed bullet trains. Kumamoto airport also shut its runway, as airlines diverted and cancelled flights. Continue reading...
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For years, we've heard rumors of a new home hub device from Apple, meant to take on smart home devices like the Google Nest Hub Mini and Amazon's Echo Show. Besides "HomePod with a screen," details have been sparse. But now, a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman sheds some light on the alleged device, as well as a potential release window. According to Gurman, the new smart hub will feature a 7-inch square display and a brand-new operating system based on Apple's tvOS, with "grids of icons,
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On the heels of a $1.5 billion copyright infringement ruling against Anthropic, OpenAI has adjusted ChatGPT’s programming to refuse requests to mimic the style of well-known authors. While the chatbot used to happily write in the voice of professional writers, attempts to convince it to do so now are met with a polite refusal and an suggested alternative. Fast Company, for instance, asked ChatGPT to write a story about a family in the Depression in the voice of John Steinbeck. The chatbot replie
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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
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
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
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
Three studies evaluated the potential impact of new cholesterol guidelines, which are expected to improve treatment outcomes. Getty Images The AHA, ACC, and other medical organizations released new cholesterol guidelines in 2026. Three studies evaluated the potential impact of the new guidelines and found that they could expand treatment options. With more than half of U.S. adults eligible for statin therapy under the new guidelines, experts say early intervention is key to cholesterol manag
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
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
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
Research shows that eating an avocado a day may help reduce heart disease risk in people with obesity. Image Credit: Thai Liang Lim/Getty A recent study has found that eating an avocado a day may help lower the risk of heart disease in people with obesity. The researchers found that this was associated with lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, which are proteins that transport cholesterol through the body. Avocados can also provide various other health benefits, such as
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
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
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
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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
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
A squirrel scampered across the outfield during the Tigers-Orioles game at Comerica Park before the grounds crew captured it, much to the crowd's disappointment.
Paramount+ has unveiled first-look images at “Dexter: Resurrection” Season 2. The second season of the series, which does not yet have a premiere date, will see Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) once again playing the titular killer of killers as he battles fellow serial killers in New York City. Check out the new images below. […]
Food Network is leaning into the rise in popularity of restaurant culture with a new fall competition series that follows celebrity chef Bobby Flay as he leads a restaurant cooking line team trying to execute a fine-dining menu in real time for real diners. Titled “Bobby Flay’s The Line,” the show will feature Flay along […]
Four people. One letter. An ocean between them. To send a letter home from Bangkok in the 1950s, an overseas Chinese laborer needed four people: himself, a scribe to put his words on paper, a reader to decode it at the destination and the person waiting to hear it read aloud. Lan Hongchun built a […]
The third edition of the Reply AI Film Festival — a competitive event dedicated to shorts made using AI that runs in tandem with the Venice Film Festival — has unveiled its selection and announced its prestigious jury headed by Italian Oscar winner Gabriele Salvatores. The 10 works, produced using new technologies and AI tools, […]
