Tobacco use and smoking are well-known leading causes of lung cancer. However, an alarming trend has emerged; an increasing number of lung cancer cases are being reported among women who have never smoked. Cooking, particularly with solid fuels such as coal, wood, or biomass, emits a multifaceted combination of harmful gases and particulate matter. (Unsplash) Explaining this, Dr. Nayan Gupta, …
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As wrestling fans reel from the sudden death of Hulk Hogan, a cardiologist explains how to live long and healthy − and avoid chronic disease
On July 24, 2025, the American pro wrestling celebrity Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71. Hogan had chronic lymphocytic leukemia and a history of atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart, or atria, beat irregularly and often rapidly. His cause of death has been confirmed …
Read More »Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure
Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for years – maybe since childhood, maybe because a parent told you so. The nurse nods, makes a note and moves on. But here’s the kicker: There’s a good chance you’re not actually allergic …
Read More »Iconiq’s Will Griffith explains how his firm celebrated Figma’s IPO and why investors sold shares
Will Griffith had only been two months in his job as a venture investor for Iconiq when he met a 19-year-old college dropout named Dylan Field. This would lead to one of his signature seed investments, in a startup called Figma. On Thursday, Figma went public with the stock popping from the $33 IPO opening price to close at $115.50 …
Read More »Bungie Explains Destiny 2’s Future Seasonal Story Plans Between The Edge of Fate and Renegades
Destiny 2‘s narrative director, Alison Lührs, explains what Destiny 2 players can expect between The Edge of Fate and Renegades in terms of story, and why the seasonal drip-feed model is no longer part of the plan. The Edge of Fate has officially been out for over two weeks, and players are still getting used to all the new core …
Read More »Cote de Pablo Explains Why She Refused an Intimacy Coordinator (Exclusive)
As seen in the newest NCIS: Tony & Ziva trailer (released at the show’s San Diego Comic-Con panel), things are heating up between the titular former agents in their long-awaited NCIS spinoff, premiering in September on Paramount+. In recent years, intimacy coordinators have become the norm on sets for such steamy scenes, but Cote de Pablo told us that she didn’t …
Read More »What Would Happen if a Baby Were Born in Space? A Scientist Explains The Risks. : ScienceAlert
As plans for missions to Mars accelerate, so do questions about how the human body might cope. A return trip to the red planet would give more than enough time for someone to become pregnant and even give birth. But could a pregnancy be conceived and carried safely in space? And what would happen to a baby born far from …
Read More »Peanut Butter Benefits: A spoonful of peanut butter before bed: Top US doctor explains why this could be beneficial |
Peanut butter, a household staple, offers nutritional benefits with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Eating a spoonful before bed may promote better sleep due to tryptophan and magnesium, which have calming effects and improve sleep quality. Additionally, healthy fats in peanut butter help stabilize blood sugar levels, potentially preventing nighttime awakenings. Creamy, nutty, and delicious – peanut butter is a …
Read More »Alejandro Davidovich Fokina explains why he’s consistently able to beat Ben Shelton after knocking him out of Washington
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has continued his impressive record against Ben Shelton to reach the Washington Open final. Davidovich Fokina has now beaten three American players in the US capital, including world number four Taylor Fritz. Many players fear the big serve of Shelton, but that does not appear to be so much the case for Davidovich Fokina. After continuing his …
Read More »Sen. Bill Cassidy Explains His Plan to Fix ‘Mostly Dead’ Social Security. Plus, the Big, Beautiful Bill and RFK Jr. – Barron's
Sen. Bill Cassidy Explains His Plan to Fix ‘Mostly Dead’ Social Security. Plus, the Big, Beautiful Bill and RFK Jr. Barron’s Americans Face $110,000 Earnings Loss to Prop Up Social Security Newsweek Worried about Social Security cuts? 3 things to do now if you’re already retired USA Today We need major changes to Social Security and Medicare before it’s too late The Hill Social …
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