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PeopleWill Reeve Was Orphaned at 13 — Here's Who Took Care of Him: 'Everybody Came Through' (Exclusive)
Seventeen months after losing his dad, Christopher Reeve, to heart failure, Will's mother, Dana, died of cancer. Here's what happened to the young teen next
- Prevention
Scientists Determine Once and for all If Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer
Experts explain if cell phones cause brain cancer. After a WHO-commissioned report, oncologists weigh in on cell phone radiation’s effects on the human body.
- The Canadian Press
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday. It’s a devastating setback for polio eradication, since the virus is one of the world’s most infectious and any unvaccinated groups of children where the virus is spreading could undo years of progress.
- The Hill
Vance says ‘of course’ Trump has a plan ‘to fix American health care’
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican nominee for vice president, said “of course” former President Trump has a plan to “fix American health care” in a Sunday interview and also outlined several benchmarks of a health care framework. “He, of course, does have a plan for how to fix American health care, but a lot…
- SWNS
"I was born a boy but I'm intersex and have both male and female chromosomes"
A woman who was born and raised as a boy — living as a man until the age of 43 — discovered she is actually intersex and has both male and female chromosomes. Juleigh Mayfield, 49, from Orlando, Florida, says her life has been shaped by a challenging journey with intersex conditions and health complications. The actress and podcast host says she "presented" as a male at birth, adding: "Even though some of my characteristics were quite minute in size." But it was only when she was playing football in high school and required a physical examination that a doctor told Juleigh — at the time, Bradford — she had characteristics of both genders. "My parents and myself and my family were kind of at ends with what was going on," she explains.
- Canadian Press Videos
Russian soldiers return to Moscow region after prisoner swap with Ukraine
Russian soldiers returned to the Moscow region on Saturday after Russia and Ukraine exchanged over 100 prisoners, the Russian military said.
- The Hill
Trump trips on health care over abortion, ObamaCare
Former President Trump stumbled on health care during his debate against Vice President Harris, delivering vague and sometimes conflicting answers on abortion and his plans for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The performance illustrated how the ACA, also known as ObamaCare, in particular has haunted Trump. It also put his shifting stances on abortion…
- Yahoo Canada Style
I tried this ergonomic pillow and my neck pain is 'practically gone' — and it's 58% off right now
Do cervical pillows help with neck and shoulder pain? Here's what an expert says.
- PA Media: Science
Removing single gene from fat tissue ‘tricks body into burning more calories’
Findings could pave the way for new ways to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, researchers say.
- The Canadian Press
Dogs bring loads of joy but also perils on a leash
NEW YORK (AP) — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There's a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk. And therein lies a peril some dog people should pay more attention to.
- The Canadian Press
This city is hailed as a vaccination success. Can it be sustained?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — On his first day of school at Newcomer Academy, Maikel Tejeda was whisked to the school library. The 7th grader didn’t know why.
- Euronews
West Nile virus vaccine still 'years away' as disease spreads in Spain
Residents in the south of Spain are growing increasingly desperate as the West Nile virus continues to spread.
- USA TODAY
Yes, mangoes are good for you. But here's why you don't want to eat too many.
Mangoes offer a host of health benefits. Still, be careful of eating too many – here's why.
- BBC
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
- BBC
Cancer app aims to boost young patient wellbeing
The Huddersfield-based Ella Dawson Foundation is offering cancer support through the Careology app.
- CNN
Mysterious bird flu case in Missouri was similar to strain circulating in cattle, CDC says
A patient in Missouri who was hospitalized after an infection with bird flu had the H5N1 strain of the virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Friday.
- Canadian Press Videos
Abortion clinic opens in rural Kansas, bringing mixed emotions
A new abortion clinic has brought the debate over reproductive rights to a small college town in the southeast corner of Kansas.
- HuffPost
Ex-Aide Warns What Laura Loomer Really Wants From Donald Trump: ‘It’s Terrifying’
Sarah Matthews slammed far-right conspiracy theorist Loomer as the "ultimate sycophant" who is "clearly angling" for one thing.
- HuffPost
Elon Musk Faces Firestorm Over ‘Appalling’ Assassination ‘Joke’ About Biden, Harris
The billionaire X owner posted, deleted and then tried to spin what was slammed as a "dangerous" hot take on the second assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
- HuffPost
'He Knows He's Going Down': George Conway Warns Of 'Desperate' Trump's Next Move
The longtime Trump critic said the former president's inner circle has "lost control."