Adam Devine puts his health first – from trying stem cell treatment to shedding 30 kilos

Adam Devine puts his health first – from trying stem cell treatment to shedding 30 kilos

From participation in Pitch Perfect franchise to entertain audiences as a stand-up comedian, Adam Devine is a pro at making people laugh. But fans of the funnyman may not realize that Devine has been battling health issues stemming from a horrific childhood accident in which he was hit by a cement truck. These struggles came … Read more

Wildfire smoke in homes can create health risks that linger for months – cleanup and safety tips

Wildfire smoke in homes can create health risks that linger for months – cleanup and safety tips

When wildfires spread through neighborhoods, they burn all kinds of materials in cars and houses and everything around them—electronics, paint, plastic, furniture. Research shows that the mix of chemicals released when man-made materials such as these are burned is different than that released during a plant fire and is potentially more toxic. Smoke and ash … Read more

Uruguay’s iconic former president Jose Mujica says his cancer has spread and he is dying

Uruguay’s iconic former president Jose Mujica says his cancer has spread and he is dying

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Uruguay’s former guerrilla turned president, Jose Mujica, announced Thursday that cancer in his esophagus has spread to his liver and that he has chosen to forego further treatment. In what Mujica said would be his last interview, he told Busqueda, a weekly news magazine in Uruguay, that he was “doomed”. “To … Read more

How smoke, poor air quality can affect the health of people hundreds of miles from Los Angeles

How smoke, poor air quality can affect the health of people hundreds of miles from Los Angeles

Multiple wildfires in Southern California have destroyed homes, caused at least five deaths and forced about 180,000 people to evacuate. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Tuesday. Currently, air quality in the immediate areas around the fire is poor, while surrounding areas appear to be largely OK, according to data from … Read more

The 25 drugs costing Medicare taxpayers the most

The 25 drugs costing Medicare taxpayers the most

Popular diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Trulicity are among the 25 drugs for which Medicare has spent the most but have not yet been selected for price negotiation, according to a report released Thursday. The AARP Institute for Public Policy report says the average list prices of these 25 drugs have doubled since they came … Read more

Are you socially fit? Why connecting with other people—from romantic relationships to talking to strangers—is important for your health.

Are you socially fit? Why connecting with other people—from romantic relationships to talking to strangers—is important for your health.

The new year is a good time to think about what you want to change in the coming months. And while many people have the usual goals of trying to eat healthier, exercise more and drink less, others focus on getting better at something many of us have never heard of: social fitness. In short, … Read more

Kate Middleton celebrates her 43rd birthday after being diagnosed with cancer

Kate Middleton celebrates her 43rd birthday after being diagnosed with cancer

Kate, Princess of Wales, turns 43 on Thursday, capping a tumultuous year for the mother-of-three and wife of Prince William. Kate, who was born on January 9, 1982, is expected to spend her birthday alone with William and their children – Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte – at home in Windsor, England. William … Read more