Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly 38,000 cancers a year, including most cervical and throat cancers. Now recent research suggests HPV infection also increases the risk of heart disease. An analysis of seven studies with a total of nearly 250,000 participants found that those who tested positive for HPV were 33 percent more likely than those…
Migraines may occur when the nervous system is overly stimulated. The brain mistakenly sends out pain signals, setting off symptoms of a migraine attack: An intensely throbbing headache, nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises. Migraine medications can help prevent and relieve migraine attacks, but they’re not the only way to…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge was ahead of most pundits with his criticism of Shedeur Sanders and his prediction for the former Colorado quarterback’s NFL future. Sanders was projected to be selected as high as No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft, but his epic…
A few years ago I found an old hardback tome of Solitaire rulesets on a garden wall. It was a bright, unambiguously pleasant day and I remember thinking ‘oh, that’s the wotsit that inspired those regency thingamajigs’. So I took it home and tried my hand at a few variations, then forgot about the book…
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, announced a $254 billion budget deal on Monday that includes an agreement with state lawmakers to add an extra charge for people who wear masks while committing crimes. The additional charge could only be applied if a suspect is charged with a class A misdemeanor or more serious…
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin required for many body processes. It helps make red blood cells, create DNA and protein, and protect the nervous system. The body can store several years’ worth of vitamin B12, making a deficiency harder to diagnose, as symptoms do not appear sooner. It is best…
The head of a Peace Corps alumni group said on Monday he had been informed that the agency was planning to reduce the number of full-time staff who support volunteers overseas. The official, Dan Baker, president and chief executive of the National Peace Corps Association, said he had heard the news the same day from…
Amazon successfully launched 27 low-Earth orbit satellites on Monday night as part of Project Kuiper, which will provide satellite broadband services. The launch mission, KA-01 or Kuiper Atlas 1, utilized a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, and began its journey from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Missed the launch? You can watch the replay on the…
Antioxidants are nutrients that help protect your body from harmful molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are created when the body processes certain foods, experiences stress, or is exposed to pollution, sunlight, or harmful chemicals. They can damage your cells and contribute to the aging process and certain diseases. Blueberries are known to be loaded…