[ad_1] A day before the U.S. embassy in Moscow put out a rare public alert this month about a possible extremist attack at a Russian concert venue, the local C.I.A. station delivered a private warning to Russian officials that included at least one additional detail: The plot in question involved an offshoot of the Islamic … Read more
[ad_1] Sick dairy cows from Kansas and Texas have tested positive for bird flu. Federal and state veterinary and public health officials have been investigating an illness affecting cows in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico. There is currently no concern about the safety of the commercial milk supply or risks to consumers, USDA officials said. … Read more
[ad_1] Christopher Labos, MD CM, MSc You probably saw the headlines that intermittent fasting increases cardiovascular mortality by 91%. Given the popularity of intermittent fasting, it was bound to be a click-generator. There are a few reasons why you should selectively ignore this story. In brief, intermittent fasting probably won’t double your chance of dying … Read more
[ad_1] Sleep is crucial for overall health and quality of life. Getting enough of it keeps our bodies and brains running and allows us to function throughout the day. How much is enough? You’ve probably heard the widely-held belief that people need to get eight hours of sleep a night. But is this one-size-fits-all rule … Read more
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[ad_1] Say hello to springtime with these delicious and energizing lunch options that will help keep you fueled and feeling your best. Each of these dishes contains at least 15 grams of protein per serving, which helps slow down digestion, keeping you feeling satisfied for longer. Plus, protein can support muscle growth and repair, bone … Read more
[ad_1] Last year, speakers at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting – the most eminent cancer conference in the world – came with a dire warning. Rates of colorectal cancer were rapidly increasing in the under 40s, they said, so much so that cases are expected to double in this age group by … Read more
[ad_1] On one of my first reporting trips to Haiti, in 1987, I set out north by road from the capital, Port-au-Prince, on the eve of an election, hoping to get a taste of voter sentiment in the countryside. After 50 miles, my car was stopped at a roadblock on the outskirts of a seaside … Read more
[ad_1] “Because I am not Russian, hatred was directed at me even before the Crocus City Hall [attack], but now, they especially hate the migrants,” said a taxi driver who came to Moscow from his native Osh, Kyrgyzstan’s second-largest city, some four years ago in search of stable work. “[The assailants] happened to be Tajiks … Read more
[ad_1] In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers summarized what is currently known about the potential effect of vitamin D (VitD) on modulating some hallmarks of aging and age-related diseases. Overall, a small body of evidence indicates that VitD has some pleiotropic properties that may modify aging processes, but further investigation is needed … Read more
[ad_1] Summary: Researchers linked differences in THC metabolism to varying effects of cannabis use and the risk of developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). The study, which included young adults with and without CUD, found that genetic differences in THC-metabolizing enzymes can lead to stronger and longer-lasting effects of cannabis, especially among females who metabolize THC … Read more