In the heart of Japan, a quiet revolution is happening. More women are entering the world of sake brewing, once considered off-limits. Meet Mie Takahashi, a master brewer at Koten brewery in Nagano. She's one of just 33 female toji (master brewers) in Japan. Traditionally, sake making was a man's jo
Knee osteoarthritis, affecting hundreds of millions globally, is a significant cause of disability. While exercise is known to help, many people shy away from it due to the misconception that it damages joint health. This perception, often labeled as 'wear and tear, ' might stem from conflicting res
It's that time of year when people dive into holiday movies, but not all streaming hits are about festivities. Alongside a Bruce Willis action flick and Megan Fox's sci-fi horror film "Subservience, " there's a new non-holiday movie gaining traction on Prime Video. Jeff Nichols' period piece, "The B
Markel Group, a financial holding company, is known for its specialty insurance, investments, and a diverse range of businesses under Markel Ventures. Recently, activist investor Jana Partners, led by Barry Rosenstein, has been urging the company to focus more on its insurance operations. Markel's i
In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency reclassified ethylene oxide (EtO) as a hazardous substance. After 2018, when pollution from EtO started causing concerns, both federal and state regulators listened to the public but followed a cost-benefit approach that slowed down risk reduction. This a
When you're an athlete like Mikaela Shiffrin, your body isn't the only thing that needs to be strong. Your mind does too. Shiffrin, a top skier, just had surgery. She's not alone in this tough time. Fellow athlete and mental health advocate, Michael Phelps, is cheering her on. Shiffrin's injury hap
Senate leader Mitch McConnell, who survived polio as a child, sent a strong message to Donald Trump's health secretary nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He advised Kennedy to avoid any efforts to question the polio vaccine's safety. Kennedy's team has filed a petition to revoke the vaccine's approval,
Ever thought that strengthening the neck could be a life-saver for teen rugby players? A fresh study suggests that players with stronger necks might escape concussions more often. The investigation included both union and league players. Researchers think that a strong neck can take more of a hit d
Lawyers for “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy have stated that there were no injuries in the altercation that led to his arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. The 32-year-old DJ and reality TV personality was apprehended by Burbank police on Tuesday night after they responded to
Before the election, some labor unions attempted to build a positive relationship with Donald J. Trump. It seems their efforts might be paying off. Recently, President-elect Trump expressed his support for the International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents dockworkers along the East and
