A new strain of mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, has surfaced in Southern California. There have been three confirmed cases of clade I mpox, according to the California Department of Health (CDPH), which released a statement on Oct. 17. The unrelated cases were identified in the City of Long …
Read More »Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows
Even small amounts of alcohol consumption could put older adults at a higher risk of dementia. That’s according to a recent study led by the University of Oxford in the U.K. — in collaboration with Yale University and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. The study analyzed data from …
Read More »Urgent advisory for exotic destination warns of 'criminal gangs' and 'violent crime'
The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Madagascar due to “crime and unrest.” The Level 3 advisory was updated Sept. 27, citing protests occurring throughout the country that can “turn violent without warning.” Travelers are also warned about protesters engaging inrioting, looting, vandalism and destruction …
Read More »Coca-Cola to bring back fan favorite after five years — and reactions are mixed
A Coca-Cola fan favorite is making a permanent comeback after it was discontinued, according to reports — and it’s leaving some soda lovers to celebrate while others are hoping different classics will follow. Diet Cherry Coke, which made a brief, limited-time comeback in retro cans and bottles sold at select …
Read More »Viral matcha cocktail trend may not be as healthy as it looks, say experts
Before matcha’s recent surge in popularity on social media, bartenders rarely considered whisking green tea into the mixed drinks they were making. Rensel Cabrera, bar director at The Sylvester in Miami, said the idea started more as a trend experiment than a passion project. “When we were doing these menu …
Read More »Scientists uncover how some 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds
Cognitive decline is typically considered a hallmark of aging, but research suggests that not everyone is susceptible. A study from Northwestern University looked at a group of 80-year-olds who appeared to have memory skills on par with 50-year-olds, and the researchers aimed to understand the differences in their brains. These …
Read More »Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm scare: Doctors reveal warning signs to never ignore
Kim Kardashian is opening up about being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. The Skims founder, 45, announced in a preview clip of Season 7 of Hulu’s “The Kardashians” that her doctors discovered the condition during an MRI scan, telling her family, “There was a little aneurysm.” The cause has not …
Read More »Free meal is motivating nearly 1 in 3 singles to say 'yes' to date, new report finds
For members of Generation Z, romance can come with a price tag — and a budget, according to a new report. Nearly one in three singles (31%) born between 1997 and 2012 admit they’ve gone on a date just for the free meal, according to an Intuit survey of 1,500 …
Read More »Brewery goes viral for defending policy banning kids after 7 p.m.: 'Not a playground'
An Ohio brewery recently sparked a viral conversation about parents bringing kids to bars and breweries, leading hundreds to chime in on the debate. Eastside Brewing Co., an Ohio-based craft brewery that runs a taproom in Reynoldsburg, recently announced that it would begin barring children after 7 p.m. and would …
Read More »White House makeovers have long sparked controversy, well before President Trump's $200M ballroom
President Donald Trump isn’t the first commander-in-chief to face scrutiny over White House renovations. Throughout its 223-year history, the iconic residence has seen numerous updates — both large and small — under nearly every administration. Many on the left have been in an uproar of late, accusing Trump of damaging …
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