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The Congressional Endorsements That Could RESHAPE the Primary Race

Mamdani boosts congressional slate ahead of primary election  Politico Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers  CNN Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party  PBS 6 House primaries to watch in New York  Roll Call The left is coming for Democratic incumbents  The Economist

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AI Just Designed a Vaccine and Tested It on HUMANS — Here's What Happened

A new vaccine designed by AI is the first to be tested on humans and may protect against a wide range of coronaviruses related to SARS and COVID-19. miodrag ignjatovic/GettyImages Researchers have tested a vaccine designed to protect against a range of coronaviruses. This new vaccine was the first designed by AI to be tested on humans. The pEVAC-PS vaccine could enable protection against future mutations. The use of AI also enables the development of new vaccines much faster. However, more r

Health

The ONE Strategy That Makes Weight Loss Drugs ACTUALLY Work

Setting a weight loss goal may yield greater success with GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound. Image Credit: Crispin la valiente/GettyImages A recent study found that people who set personal weight loss targets may achieve greater results with GLP-1 medications.  People using tirzepatide (Zepbound or Mounjaro) saw more weight loss if they set goals or had previously tried structured diet plans.  The results also indicate that women tended to experience greater weight loss with GLP-1s than men, suggest

The Device Kids Can Now Buy WITHOUT a Prescription That Tracks EVERYTHING

The FDA approved the first nonprescription sale of Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitor for children ages 2 to 18 with diabetes. Svetikd/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for children under 18. Experts say the over-the-counter version will make this helpful technology more widely available to families who need diabetes care. The devices could help parents and children make healthy lifestyle decisions, but the tec

Why HOW Your Food Is Made May Be More DANGEROUS Than What's In It

The manufacturing processes used to produce ultra-processed foods are linked to negative impacts on human health. Image Credit: Andy Sacks/Getty Images A recent study has found that it may not just be what’s in ultra-processed foods that makes them unhealthy, but how they’re made.  The study noted that factors such as changes in the food’s cellular structure, loss of beneficial chemical compounds, and additives and chemicals in packaging may all pose health risks.  This adds to previous rese

The INHALED Alternative That's Changing Diabetes Treatment FOREVER

Jennifer Seigrist (left) and her daughter Taisie Seigrist (right). Photo by Jennifer Seigrist The FDA has approved Afrezza, an inhaled insulin, for children and adolescents. Taisie Seigrist is a 15-year-old who took part in the clinical trial for Afrezza. Seigrist said the needle-free option has changed her life. When Taisie Seigrist was 10 years old, she began experiencing persistent thirst and the urge to urinate frequently. “She would come home from school and drink five glasses of water

The DISTURBING Way Influencers Are Profiting From Male Fertility FEARS

“Spermmaxxing” is the newest social media trend. Why are younger males so concerned with fertility? Image Credit: Irina Shatilova/Getty Images “Spermmaxxing” is one of the most recent social media “maxxing” trends.  In this trend, men seek to increase their fertility through lifestyle changes and other approaches, such as eating raw garlic. “Maxxing” refers to maximizing almost anything and has become part of the broader trend in online culture. Social media is filled with trends that promis

The Sunscreen Ingredient Americans Were BANNED From Using for Years

Bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield), an advanced sunscreen filter that has long been used in Europe and Asia, has been approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA. Image Credit: Photo by LumiNola/Getty Images The FDA has approved bemotrizinol (PARSOL Shield). This is the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in over 20 years, offering superior UVA and UVB protection. Consumers in the United States can expect new products featuring PARSOL Shield by the end of 2026, with broader availability to follow.

The Daily Drinking Limit That Could Be DESTROYING Your Health

New research found that health risks accelerate after 1 drink per day. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests alcohol-related health risks may begin at lower levels of drinking than previously thought. Researchers found no clear health benefit from even moderate alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to no more than 1 drink per day. The findings add to growing evidence that any amount of drinking may carry long-term health risks. A major ne

The Household Chores That Count as Exercise and BOOST Your Mood

Small amounts of physical activity, like everyday chores, can boost your mood and even count toward your exercise goals. Image Credit: Getty Images/Oleh_Slobodeniuk New research has found that as little as 5 to 10 minutes of physical activity can provide an immediate boost to both mood and energy. Exercise and everyday movement are associated with meaningful improvements in emotional health. Even small bursts of physical activity can help you meet your fitness goals. Exercise provides vario

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Matt Damon's ELABORATE Trojan Horse Scheme to Crash Kimmel's Show

Toward the tail-end of his monologue Thursday night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” the host received a very special delivery from UPS: a giant horse, as well as a baby horse. “I didn’t order a horse!” exclaimed Kimmel to the UPS delivery guy. “I didn’t order either of those!” The UPS man, accompanied by Guillermo, proceeded […]

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The Horror Concept That Just Landed at Universal and BLUMHOUSE

After the blockbuster success of his debut feature “Obsession,” Curry Barker’s next film, an original horror concept, is set up with Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Film Group. Barker will write, direct and produce his third feature which comes to Universal Film through the filmmaker’s relationship with Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Roy Lee and Steven Schneider’s Spooky […]

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Quinta Brunson Just Signed a Deal That Could Change EVERYTHING

In a shrewd move, actress, creator, head writer, co-showrunner, and executive producer of the hit ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson, announced that she signed a big, five-year overall deal with 20th Television for her female-led entertainment company, Fifth Chance Productions. Brunson is transitioning from a four-year overall deal at Warner Bros. Television, which produces the Emmy-winning ABC comedy in association with 20th TV, a part of Disney Television Studios.

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Viva Kids Expands Animation Slate With Three NEW Acquisitions

Independent distributor Viva Kids has acquired the animated films “Treasure Trekkers,” “Space Cadet,” and “Pirate Mo and the Legend of the Red Ruby” to add to its upcoming release calendar; specific dates to be announced later. “Treasure Trekkers” is based on J.S. Friedman’s children’s book series “Maurice’s Valises,” which follows the “adventures of young explorers […]