A nine‑year‑old boy’s holiday to a small Texas town sparked the most serious measles outbreak in the U. S. in over thirty years, and then crossed the border into Mexico where it spread even more widely. The chain of events began when the child, who had not received the standard two doses of the MMR
Gina Carano says she once weighed more than 240 pounds and was nearly unable to walk. The years after her last fight were hard on both mind and body, but she has pushed herself back into shape for a new bout. The upcoming match takes place in California, where she will face former champion Ronda
Fifty-three-year-old Jim Anders used to think exhaustion was just part of getting older. At nearly 300 pounds, his daily routine involved going to work, coming home to eat, and then watching TV for hours. He had a gym membership he never used. His idea of exercise was walking from the couch to the f
A courtroom debate last week asked a big question: Can one person in the government decide when the nation’s power grid is in trouble—and then keep old, polluting plants running without much say from anyone else? The case started after the Department of Energy ordered a Michigan coal plant to stay o
Research shows that hitting about 8, 500 daily steps can help people hold onto weight loss for months. A fresh review of 18 studies with nearly 4, 000 adults found those averaging 8, 500 steps a day kept off about 3. 3% of their lost weight after ten months. Each extra thousand steps added more prot
A group focused on environmental decisions recently discussed whether new rules should allow hunters to cross private land. The conversation happened in a council meeting where people shared different views. Some argued that current laws make it hard for hunters to move freely. Others worried that o
Critics usually stay in the back seat, writing quietly about performances. But one man drove himself right into the front seat and never looked back. He didn’t just review films—he turned his opinions into public moments. The New York arts world in the mid-1900s was full of energy, but he stood out
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have helped many people shed pounds, but a hidden cost might be waiting. New research shows people often judge those who use these drugs more harshly than those who lose weight through diet and exercise. In one study, over 1, 300 participants ranked a
Walking is good for health, but how many steps a day do you really need to keep the weight off? A recent study shows that 8, 500 steps a day is enough to stay lean after dieting. The idea of walking ten thousand steps came from a 1960s ad in Japan, not science. Researchers looked at people
The study tested a special floss that has 2% chlorhexidine, a strong cleaning chemical. Researchers wanted to know if it helps adults with gum inflammation (gingivitis). They randomly divided people into two groups. One group used the chlorhexidine‑floss every day for a month. The other
