As restaurants grapple with rising costs and declining sales, a new warning from the U. S. surgeon general could further strain their profits. The warning highlights the link between alcohol and cancer, coming at a time when many Americans are cutting back on dining out due to inflation. According t
This year's SAG Awards nominations announcement, planned to happen live at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, has been canceled due to the ongoing wildfires in the area. Instead of a live event, the nominees will be revealed via a press release on January 8 at 7:30 PT. The decision wa
The Screen Actors Guild has revealed its nominations for the 2025 SAG Awards despite a recent wildfire tragedy in Los Angeles. The film ensemble category has a diverse lineup, including A Complete Unknown, Anora, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, and Wicked. Notable lead actor nominations include Adrien Brody
Did you know that having adequate zinc in your blood might make the COVID-19 vaccine work better? That's what a study from Japan found. Researchers looked into how much zinc people had in their blood before getting the COVID vaccine. They wanted to see if it affected how well the vaccine worked. It
You might think changing your foot strike while running is just about finding what feels right. But it turns out, it can also affect how much load your body takes. A study dove into this topic, observing how switching to a different foot strike impacts the load your body feels. Researchers had 27 yo
Colleges and universities are bracing for changes as Donald Trump prepares to move back into the White House. A key concern is the status of international students and staff with temporary or student visas. Trump's past advocacy for mass deportations and his previous "Muslim ban" have left instituti
Human endogenous retroviruses, or HERVs, are ancient viral fragments tucked away in our DNA. They've been there since our primate ancestors faced exogenous retroviral infections long ago, and we've been passing them down ever since. HERVs aren't just sitting idle; they can impact our immune system,
Imagine you've had surgery to help with weight loss. It's a big change, and now you're wondering if it's safe to fast for religious reasons. A group of doctors in Israel wanted to find out what other doctors thought about this. They sent a survey to members of the Israeli Society for Metabolic and B
You might have heard about the recent buzz around cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Some folks are excited, but many investment advisors are still cautious about adding these volatile assets to your 401(k) retirement plans. In 2024, crypto funds, like the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, grew su
Crypto is having a moment again, with Bitcoin hitting $100, 000 recently. If you want to dip your toes into crypto, a crypto credit card might seem like a good idea. These cards let you earn crypto as rewards instead of cash or points. But they're not for everyone, and there aren't many options. Let
