For years, popping a pill felt like the easiest way to stay healthy. But a long study tracking over 1, 000 adults suggests that simple daily habits might be more powerful than medication when preventing serious diseases. The research, which ran for two decades, looked at things like heart disease, a
A long-term study tracking adults at risk for diabetes discovered that exercise and diet outperform metformin, a common diabetes drug, in preventing multiple chronic diseases over decades. The research followed people from 1996 to 2021, comparing three groups: those who changed their lifestyle, thos
Bitcoin prices recently pushed past $66, 000, while Ethereum and XRP held on to recent gains. Some investors grew nervous after about $3 billion flowed out of Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, making people wonder if digital money was losing its appeal. Experts say this pullback looks more like a norm
A company’s decision to stay in its hometown isn’t just a feel-good story. For some businesses, it’s a bet on whether their city can still compete in a fast-changing world. Hartford isn’t Silicon Valley, but it doesn’t need to be. The city has old-line strengths—deep healthcare roots, strong schools
A major medical equipment company just got hit with a $7. 3 million tax bill after a judge ruled they couldn't claim certain deductions for 2018. The company, Varian, tried to reduce its taxable income by using a tax break meant for foreign business investments. But the US Tax Court decided the comp
Los Gatos could soon host a brand‑new medical campus that would double the size of its current facility. The proposal, filed by El Camino Health, envisions a 344, 000‑square‑foot building with modern design and advanced technology. The project is slated to finish around 2032, keeping the existing 14
The western United States is in the middle of a heat wave that could reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A warning has been issued for California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington because the high temperatures could cause serious health problems. In Nevada, cities such as Fallon, Fernley and Lovelock
A handful of rainy days are on the radar, but they won’t ruin the start of graduation season in North Jersey. From June 17 to 19, chances of showers hover between 40% and 60%, a window when many schools schedule their ceremonies. The expected rain will be brief and light, so the likelihood of it dis
Southeast Michigan is set to see a series of storms this week, with the biggest danger coming on Wednesday. Tuesday will start sunny, but by about 2 p. m. , showers and a few small storms may appear. From 3 p. m. to 8 p. m. , a cold front could bring stronger showers, wind, and even hail. E
The day started bright in Maryland, with sunny skies and warm temperatures. By evening the air felt a bit more humid, setting up conditions for clouds to gather tomorrow. Wednesday will see higher heat and moisture. The forecast calls for temperatures in the mid‑to‑upper 80s. Most of the d
