US home sales rebound slightly in February U.S. home sales picked up slightly in February but remain sluggish due to tight inventories, affordability problems and nasty winter weather. More
Portman among 47 GOP senators to sign letter to Iran WASHINGTON — In a move Democrats denounced as trying to sabotage the Obama administration’s foreign policy, Sen. Rob Portman and 46 other Senate Republicans yesterday warned Iran’s leadership that any agreement to limit Tehran’s apparent efforts to build a nuclear bomb would need Senate approval to stay in effect beyond 2016. More
Dollar rises above 100 yen for 1st time in 4 years The dollar has risen above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years as currency traders persist in selling the Japanese currency in reaction to Tokyo's aggressive credit-easing moves. More
Coalition on immigration bill clears first tests The bipartisan coalition behind a contentious overhaul of immigration laws stuck together on a critical early series of test votes Thursday, turning back challenges from conservative critics as the Senate Judiciary Committee refined legislation to secure the nation's borders and offer eventual citizenship to millions living illegally in the United States. More
Republicans to back Obama's student loan plan House Republicans are willing to give President Barack Obama a rare win, the chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee said Thursday in outlining a deal that would let college students avoid a costly hike on their student loans. More
Intermittent fasting tied to a higher risk of cardiovascular death, research shows The HillIntermittent fasting may raise risk of heart disease death, study shows The Washington Post8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death American Heart Association8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of cardiovascular death, early data hint Livescience.com
New study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana syndrome’ patients PBS NewsHourPeople with 'Havana Syndrome' Show No Brain Damage or Medical Illness Scientific AmericanDespite symptoms, NIH research finds no evidence of ‘Havana syndrome’ in brain scans CNNNIH researchers find no evidence of ‘Havana syndrome’ in brain scans The Hill
Toss out these 6 popular ultra-processed foods now, nutritionist says New York Post Massive New Study Presents Strongest Evidence Yet Linking Processed Foods to Range of Health Problems Forks Over KnivesUltra-processed food linked to 32 health problems: Study Deseret News
NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford NASAThomas Stafford, 93, Commander of First U. S.-Soviet Space Mission, Dies The New York Times
Health Alert Network (HAN) - 00504 | Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination CDC Emergency PreparednessCDC urges vaccination amid rise in measles cases in the US and globally CNNWhy does the US keep experiencing measles outbreaks?