At a certain decade in life, many of us lose the enzyme to metabolize alcohol (alcohol dehydrogenase). At a certain decade in life, many of us lose the enzyme to metabolize alcohol (alcohol dehydrogenase). “Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled holiday season, it […]
Ohio requires schools to teach students that having a child outside of marriage is bad for them, their child and society overall. Two school districts pushed back. Kadee Anstadt, superintendent of Washington Local School District near Toledo, said she won’t tell children that they are doomed to be unsuccessful because of their family structure. “All […]
Rising global temperatures have resulted in various consequences — among them, more mosquitoes in North America. Those mosquitoes are bringing various diseases along with them, and experts are saying that the United States is unprepared for the threat. What is happening? Over the past five decades, mosquito populations have increased tenfold in North America, according […]
Charlie Munger (right) and Warren Buffett.Scott Morgan/Reuters Charlie Munger built a $300 million stock portfolio from scratch at a small newspaper publisher. Daily Journal Corporation warned the investor’s death will likely weigh on its future returns. Warren Buffett’s business partner had racked up $138 million in paper profits as of September. Charlie Munger quietly built […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily. High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 […]
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. What’s happening At the stroke of midnight on Thursday morning, a bedrock principle that has defined college sports for generations suddenly changed. That’s when a new NCAA policy allowing athletes for the first time to profit from their name, image and likeness […]
A flame burns on a gas stove. (Photo Illustration: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Using gas stoves can raise levels of the carcinogen benzene throughout the home to dangerous levels for hours after use, according to a newly released study. Published last week in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, the study was the first to […]
Groundbreaking health care innovations, like the first-ever blood test for preeclampsia and the FDA’s approval of a drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, grabbed headlines this week. But a number of newsworthy studies also shone new light on a variety of important topics, from the dangers of loneliness to the risks parents took […]
With President Joe Biden stumbling in the polls, the White House is searching for a strategy to stabilize itself leading into the 2024 election. And according to recent reporting, the administration is betting on elevating health care reform as a key campaign platform to shore up support and enthusiasm. But unfortunately, the proposals being floated […]
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who died Nov. 29, dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China. He was 100. With his gruff yet commanding presence and behind-the-scenes manipulation of power, Mr. Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global […]