start08/iStockphoto/Getty Images No one ever mentioned to Rick Rivers that his grandfather died of colorectal cancer — until Rivers himself was diagnosed at age 31. Cancer felt like a taboo topic in his family, where diabetes, for example, was not. And especially so, because of where the cancer grew in his body. “There’s a shame…
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in late April, eight men in Silver Spring, Maryland, gathered for a monthly tradition that began 30 years ago: a book club meeting. The club is an eclectic group of men, mostly in their 70s — a former high school English teacher, a retired diplomat, an Israeli Army veteran —…
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. State officials remain uncertain on how to enforce a requirement that many adult Medicaid enrollees show they’re working — even as one state launches its program this week — and they’re taking a variety of approaches to the job, including, in a handful of states, using…
Strength training is one of the best activities we can engage in as we age. It can help us live longer, may reduce our risk of dementia, and helps to decrease our risk of falls. Meanwhile aerobic training, like jogging, walking, and swimming, is also linked to better heart health in older age and might…
There was a one-off sales impact of $255 million Published: April 30, 2026, 12:01 am Nestlé has revealed the financial impact of the cereulide in infant formula incident. According to Nestlé, the infant formula recall affected first quarter 2026 growth but product availability was now back to normal. This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe…
Dear Eric: My daughter is 17 and has been dating a boy since she was 15. They plan to marry as soon as possible at 18. I’m worried, however, that he’s not the guy for her. While he is polite, to us, and hardworking, he has belittled her and seems to try to change her…
The Trump administration has appealed a Massachusetts federal judge’s ruling that blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent overhaul of the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A filing Wednesday evening in the District of Massachusetts indicates the administration is appealing…
Governments in Europe should impose much higher taxes on alcohol and unhealthy food to tackle the continent’s 284,000 deaths a year from liver disease, experts say. Taxes on those products should rise sharply enough for the money raised to cover the huge costs they place on health services, the criminal justice system and social services….
Patients using recalled True Metrix blood glucose monitoring systems linked to one death and over 100 serious injuries should switch to an alternative testing method when possible, the FDA said on Tuesday. In a safety communication, the agency warned that a software problem with Trividia Health’s True Metrix blood glucose meters may lead to improper…
Apple is undoubtedly behind in the AI race. “Apple Intelligence” has fewer features and less utility than similar products from competitors; the company has no chatbot of its own; and we’re still waiting on the AI-powered Siri upgrade Apple first revealed back in 2024. And yet, much of that could change with iOS 27. The…
