GOP boycotts health care advisory board House and Senate Republican leaders told President Barack Obama Thursday that they will refuse to nominate candidates to serve on an advisory board that is to play a role in holding down Medicare costs under the new health care act. More
US medicine spending shows rare dip Total U.S. spending on prescription medicines declined last year, a first in more than half a century. The dip was 1 percent, to $325.8 billion — a 3.5 percent drop after accounting for population growth and economic expansion, according to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. More
Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Workplace mental health service firm faces investigation Claims about one of the UK's biggest providers of workplace mental health services are to be investigated by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), it has said. BBC File ... 03/12/2024 - 9:00 am | View Link
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But with the Craft Brewers Conference underway there, the results of the event’s hallmark competition, the World Beer Cup, were bound to get out.
On Wednesday night, beermakers from around the globe celebrated their accolades in what’s billed as the industry’s largest and most prestigious competition.
Connections requires players to find the connections between 16 words, and place them in four groups of four. If you want some help, we have the solution to Connections for April 25, 2024, along with hints to help you solve it yourself.
Wordle is a daily puzzle from the New York Times. If you want some extra help to solve today's Wordle, we have the answer to Wordle #1041, plus some extra clues.
By now, you're probably well-acquainted with AI chatbots, but AI's capabilities extend far beyond churning out text answers. If you're itching to explore the world of AI, these tools are a must-try.
EPS is a legacy file format used by graphic designers to store quality images of logos and illustrations. So, should you be using EPS? And more importantly, how do you open and edit one?
The Lume Cube Edge Light 2.0 is a highly flexible desk lamp which can additionally function as a key light for creators and video callers. With a compact design, flexible utility, and a simple user experience, it may be the perfect light for your desk.