Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s study

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.

Could poor sleep speed up brain aging? Expert weighs in on new study.

Have difficulty falling or staying asleep? New research shows it's associated with signs of sped-up brain aging. Experts explain the risks.

A Review of 7,000 Studies Says You Should Be Worried About Microplastics. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Limit Your Exposure

A review of two decades of research found microplastics are literally everywhere. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do about it today.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says

The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in diabetes patients.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Teens Think Movies and TV Shows Have Too Much Sex, Study Finds

At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Will teens save the movies? Here's what a surprising new study says about youth and Hollywood

A new UCLA study found that teenagers would prefer to go see a movie on opening weekend above all other forms of entertainment, including sports.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health

In a lab not far from the shores of Lake Erie, researchers are trying to learn more about the ways toxic algae can damage health

Health - ABC News - October 22

Studies Show Emotional Intelligence Protects You Against 4 Bad Leadership Behaviors

Bad leadership is a direct result of someone operating with low (or no) emotional intelligence.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Poor sleep in early midlife years could mean higher dementia risk: Study

Those tossing and turning throughout their early midlife years may be more susceptible to dementia as they age, researchers found.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Dust from California's lithium-rich Salton Sea worsening child respiratory issues: Study

Wind-strewn dust from California's lithium-rich, shrinking Salton Sea may be triggering respiratory issues in children who live nearby, a new study has found. Among the many symptoms — worse for ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds

Research reveals positive cognitive health impacts of exercising once or twice a week are much the same as exercising more often. Cramming your exercise into the weekend not only brings physical ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds

Participants bonded more after watching films that sparked intense emotions. Whether it is laughing at a classic comedy or watching a horror film from behind a cushion, movies can generate myriad ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

Johnson: U.S. is in 'most dangerous situation since World War II'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview Sunday that the U.S. is in “the most dangerous situation since World War II,” citing the economy, global tensions and the southern border. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

We're buying more of a stock that has gone on sale since reporting earnings

The purchase will increase the stock's weighting in our portfolio to 2.75% from 2.58%.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Ricky Pearsall returns to the 49ers practice for the first time since shooting

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nine days before the season opener

Sports - ABC News - October 15

49ers' Ricky Pearsall returns to practice for the first time since shooting

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice on Monday for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nine days before the ...

49ers overreactions: Is Brock Purdy team's best QB since Steve Young?

Matt Maiocco dives into the latest reactions and overreactions from 49ers fans ahead of San Francisco's Super Bowl LVIII rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi's Stadium.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Why Einhorn says it’s the most expensive stock market in decades

One leading hedge fund says it’s not just tech stocks with nosebleed valuations.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Gustavsson Becomes First Netminder Since Penguins Jarry To Score Goalie Goal

Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild became the first NHL netminder since the Pittsburgh Penguins' Tristan Jarry to score a goalie goal.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Daughter of woman missing since Hurricane Helene looks for closure

Nearly 100 people remain missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit three weeks ago, as crews continue to search through layers of mud and debris.

Bulls' Ball, playing 1st game since '22, 'full of joy'

The Bulls' Lonzo Ball, who will play in a game Wednesday for the first time since January 2022, is "full of joy" to return after three procedures on his left knee.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

The Hamas and Hezbollah leaders killed by Israel since 7 October attack

Death of Yahya Sinwar is latest in a series of killings since the beginning of the latest war in Gaza. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel on Thursday confirmed the death of the Hamas ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Japan’s Inflation Slows for First Time Since April Ahead of BOJ

World - Yahoo News - October 18

The Cure: Songs of a Lost World review – dark, personal and their best since Disintegration

(Fiction) The band are at an artistic peak on their first album in 16 years: movingly melancholic, with a punchy sound to match the lyrics’ emotional impact. The latter-day history of the Cure is ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

NZ beat Windies to reach first World Cup final since 2010

The Women's T20 World Cup is guaranteed a first-time winner as New Zealand beat West Indies to join South Africa in Sunday's final.

How Maye looks like a ‘completely different' QB since training camp

Phil Perry explains how beginning the season as the backup helped Drake Maye be better prepared for his eventual role as the Patriots' starting QB.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Polls show an election that could be the 'closest since Bush v. Gore'

There are few predictions about the November election, let alone the kind of consensus views that defined the final days of the last four presidential campaigns.

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