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America is sick. Healthier food can help patients in recovery.
Rep. Vern Buchanan and Dr. Mark Hyman are advocating for a "Food as Medicine" movement to prevent chronic diseases and save health care costs, while HHS Secretary Kennedy supports this initiative.The Hill - 2d -
The Comedian Looking for Something All of America Can Laugh At
Roy Wood Jr. performs in small clubs from Georgia to Wyoming, finding humor in the moments that leave us humbled and confused.The New York Times - 8h -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Preview: Yes, you can be patient in drafts
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don wraps up our positional preview series with the starters.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
RFK Jr. is sworn in, but can he "Make America Healthy Again"?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is officially secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, but his promise to "Make America Healthy Again" may prove challenging. Here's why.CBS News - 6d -
Can I help with your hair? Er … the Edith Pritchett cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Can European ‘Boots on the Ground’ Help Protect Ukraine’s Security?
Deterring Russia from re-invading Ukraine, once this war ends, could require 150,000 troops and American help with air cover, intelligence and missile defense, experts say.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
How Europe can defend itself without US help
European capitals are scrambling to fill the security gap should Donald Trump withdraw American military assetsFinancial Times - 1d -
‘It can be really frightening’: knowing the common signs that a loved one is dying can help in their final days | Lydia Hales
Death is confronting, heartbreaking and unpredictable – information and open discussions can make a difficult experience more meaningful . My mum died on a summer’s morning.. When I walked out of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Can America's specialty farmers fill demand if Trump's tariffs hit niche crops?
Many of the specialty foods Americans enjoy are almost entirely imported from abroad. The few growers who cultivate these items domestically say it’s a tough business.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
How Trump’s antitrust officers can tackle Big Tech and keep America innovative
Striking the right balance between punishing anticompetitive behavior and allowing companies to leverage their scale to satisfy consumers would be a win for innovation and prosperity.The Hill - 5d -
O say can you see America catching up to Canadian ice hockey supremacy?
Whether it’s on the ice or in the trophy cabinet, American hockey players have been rapidly melting Canada’s longtime dominance in the sport.NBC News - 7h -
AI can help fix potholes, but we need to get basics right first
Successful innovation abounds but a centralised approach to roll out tech across local government is requiredFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
NBA All-Star Weekend is a dud and stars of this era don't care, but rising stars can help the league fix it
How can the actual All-Star Game feel big, important, and cool again?CBS Sports - 5d -
I feel happier and healthier when not around my mother | Ask Philippa
When parental relationships fall short of fulfilling our own emotional needs, they can leave us feeling at fault. The question I’m overwhelmed by fear, shame, guilt and anxiety about my ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
A Sick Inmate in New York Is Freed After Suing Over Parole Delay
Steve Coleman was kept for 21 months after his parole date because the state could not find a nursing home placement.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
A California Battery Plant Burned. Residents Have Gotten Sick, and Anxious.
Heavy metals detected in the soil have also created health implications for Monterey County’s agriculture industry, and the workers who pick the produce.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
I'll Fight Through The Motion Sickness To Play South Of Midnight, Damn It
Compulsion Games' South of Midnight seems to be exactly what I expected: an action-adventure game featuring platforming and combat that feels reminiscent of the genre during the PlayStation 2 ...GameSpot - Feb. 11 -
Jordan pledges to take in sick Palestinian children as Trump backpedals on aid threat
King Abdullah II of Jordan pledged to take in 2,000 sick Palestinian children from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday amid pressure from President Trump for his country to take in Palestinians from the ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year's fitness buzzword is 'recovery'
There was a time not long ago that the exercise mantra in gyms was “no pain, no gain.”ABC News - 1d -
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Leader of FDA food division resigns
Jim Jones, head of the FDA's food division, has resigned. The division is tasked with ensuring the safety of the U.S. food supply, overseeing inspections and recalls.NBC News - 2d -
FDA’s Food Safety Chief Resigns
The chief said the loss of critical employees overseeing the nation’s food supply made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.The New York Times - 1d -
Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient
A 66-year-old man from New Hampshire became the fourth person to receive a pig’s kidney.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Doctor with "lust for murder" suspected of killing 10 patients
The two latest cases include the alleged killing of a 25-year-old woman in her apartment in 2021 and the alleged murder of a 57-year-old woman in 2024.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
McColgan to be patient over Radcliffe marathon record
Eilish McColgan expects to break Paula Radcliffe's 22-year-old British record in the London Marathon - but not on her debut.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors
Experts highlight particular problems with prostate, kidney and colon cancer in England and Wales.BBC News - 1d -
DuPont’s stock jumps as earnings beat estimates, boosted by semiconductor recovery and AI
DuPont cited continued recovery in semiconductor demand, driven primarily by AI-technology applications and stronger demand in China, for its results.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Humana says 2025 is critical for margin recovery as quarterly loss widens
Humana Inc.’s stock fell 5.6% Tuesday, after the health insurer and managed-care company’s quarterly loss widened. The company offered guidance that lagged consensus by a wide margin and said it ...MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Ice storm complicates recovery efforts in hurricane-ravaged North Carolina
A winter storm warning is still in effect for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia after a major ice storm hit the area, complicating ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments
NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
Pope Francis continues recovery after hospitalization, Vatican says
The Argentine pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.CBS News - 5d -
Massive snowstorm could hamper Kentucky flooding recovery efforts
A massive winter storm that will sweep through parts of the Midwest in the coming days is expected to hit the East Coast by the end of the week. In Kentucky, at least 11 people were killed after a ...CBS News - 2d -
More snow pounds the Midwest amid recovery from deadly floods
Temperatures are plunging across the country and the next storm is already on the move taking aim at millions in the Midwest. It comes as areas of the South are still recovering from devastating ...NBC News - 2d -
EU considers tapping €93bn in unspent Covid recovery funds for defence
Brussels explores redirecting post-pandemic financing as part of options to boost investments in militaryFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump Team Plans Cuts at HUD Office That Funds Disaster Recovery
Staff at the office, a branch of the U.S. housing department that Congress uses to address the worst catastrophes, would be reduced by 84 percent.The New York Times - 3h -
Wayfair’s latest loss suggests recovery in furniture remains elusive
Wayfair posted a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss.MarketWatch - 2h -
EU plans Trump-style import ban on food
Brussels wants to block farm products containing prohibited pesticidesFinancial Times - 4d -
Call for food influencers to post 'more honest' reviews
Reviews of restaurants or other food outlets have become increasingly popular on Instagram and TikTok.BBC News - 4d -
Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school fees
The government admits that stemming price rises will be 'bumpy' as inflation hit 3% in January.BBC News - 1d