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Babies get a lot of vaccines before they turn 2. Is it safe to spread them out instead?
Parents may be tempted to delay or spread out those jabs for vaccines but here's why health experts advise against it.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to grow food to meet surging global need
More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes released an open letter Tuesday calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts with a goal of producing more crops and avoiding a global hunger crisis in coming decades. The letter notes that an estimated 700 million people now are “ food insecure and desperately poor” but that without a “moonshot” effort to grow more and different kinds of food, far more people will be in dire need of foo
3 min read - HealthNBC News
Flu activity is high and expected to remain so for several weeks, CDC says
Winter viruses are raging right now, with flu leading the way at extremely high levels in the West, across the Midwest and deep into the Southeast, the CDC reported Monday.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
Pink flame retardants are being used to slow California fires. What do we know about them?
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping more than water: Hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to stop them before they destroy more neighborhoods. Four fires driven by strong Santa Ana winds have charred about 62 square miles (160 square kilometers), according to Cal Fire. Fire agencies say the suppressants — most often used to fight forest fires — are an invaluable tool.
4 min read - USUSA TODAY
Pennsylvania teenager diagnosed with tuberculosis went to school Monday, officials say
Pennsylvania health officials reviewed the case and determined "no public health action is currently necessary," the superintendent said.
1 min read - TechnologyAssociated Press
Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field
Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink, one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines. “We've got ... three humans with Neuralinks and all are working well,” he said during a wide-ranging interview at a Las Vegas event streamed on his social media platform X. Since the first brain implant about a year ago, Musk said the company has upgraded the devices with more electrodes, higher bandwidth and longer bat
4 min read - HealthNBC News
Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds
The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found.
6 min read - BusinessCBS News
Taquitos sold at Aldi stores are recalled due to metal pieces
Nearly 25,000 pounds of taquitos recalled after a consumer found metal pieces, while another reported a dental injury.
1 min read - USABC News
Meet the trailblazing mom who is making life better for people with autism
Jackie Ceonzo knew something wasn’t right when her firstborn son Joey started to have seizures at 18 months old. “He was about 3 when autism first came into our world,” she said. Unable to speak, read, or write, Joey was diagnosed with “severe autism,” a neurodevelopmental disability that doctors were still learning about nearly 30 years ago.
5 min read - USAssociated Press
AP PHOTOS: Amid charred neighborhoods, a handful of L.A. homes remain untouched
Rows of the remains of charred homes filled the Los Angeles landscape as flames engulfed entire neighborhoods. Through a mixture of luck and building design, handfuls of houses in neighborhoods otherwise reduced to ash withstood the punishing flames that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people. Below, the remains of others' homes — from parts of roofs, fences, walls to air conditioning units and chair swings — were singed and crumpled.
2 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Living longer can mean more dementia but there are ways to reduce the risk
About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday. It’s a sobering number but there are steps people can take to reduce that risk, such as controlling high blood pressure and other bad-for-the-brain health problems.
4 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
J&J buys Intra-Cellular in $14.6 billion deal, delving further into central nervous system disorders
Johnson & Johnson will spend more than $14 billion to delve further into the treatment of central nervous system disorders by purchasing Intra-Cellular Therapies. The health care giant said Monday that it will pay $132 in cash for each share of Intra-Cellular. Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc. makes Caplyta, a once-daily pill for treating adults with schizophrenia and depression tied to bipolar disorder.
2 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Moderna surprises the Street by predicting a bigger-than-expected sales drop
Shares of Moderna tumbled in early trading Monday after the vaccine maker predicted a steeper-than-expected sales drop in the new year. Moderna said it expects 2025 revenue to range between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion after hitting as much as $3.1 billion last year. Moderna pulled in most of its revenue last year from its COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, which brought in more than $3 billion in sales.
1 min read - BusinessReuters
J&J doubles down on neurological drugs with $14.6 billion Intra-Cellular deal
Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it would buy neurological drug maker Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 billion, its biggest deal in more than two years, boosting its presence in the market for brain disease treatments. The deal would help accelerate growth in J&J's drugs business after the company spun off its consumer health unit in 2023. "These deals do not happen every day, and as a matter of fact, for us, larger deals are more outliers," said J&J CEO Joaquin Duato, speaking at a major in
3 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
What is a beta blocker? Why they are vital to those with various heart diseases
The classification of drugs have been around since 1964 after Sir James Black discovered how they can assist people with heart disease.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Not all belly fat is created equal. Here are the different types and how they impact your health.
Here's what you should know about subcutaneous fat and visceral fat.
4 min read - HealthThe Conversation
What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them
Your blood contains a wealth of information about the state of your health. Analyzing the levels of each component is an important part of diagnosis.
5 min read - BusinessNBC News
People are still refreshing their Covid wardrobes to return to the office
Shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts to snag new clothes and shoes, with many heeding employers’ ongoing calls to bring staffers back to their desks.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Troy Aikman rips Cowboys after team splits with Mike McCarthy: ‘It suggests that there’s not a real plan’
“To say that it’s a coveted job, I’m not sure I would necessarily agree with that.”
2 min read - BusinessYahoo News Canada
Airline faces heat after UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov gets removed from flight: 'Shame on you'
The Russian athlete was sitting in the exit row of the plane while an airline employee said he'd have to switch seats of get off the flight.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Jerry Jones has reportedly talked to Deion Sanders about coaching the Cowboys
Deion Sanders has made a huge splash in college coaching Colorado.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
IRA expert: Why traditional retirement accounts have become the worst asset for estate planning
Recent legislative changes have stripped IRAs of all their redeeming qualities, Ed Slott said in a recent episode of Decoding Retirement.
5 min read - PoliticsYahoo Music
Carrie Underwood 'honored' to perform at Trump inauguration: 'I love our country'
"I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future," Underwood said.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK
Who is the worst actor in movie history? A statistical analysis
We'll identify Hollywood's most frequent offenders using various markers of critical and commercial success.
10 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Women's basketball AP poll, takeaways: South Carolina flexes on Texas, ACC provides the drama and more
The Gamecocks showed they're still the class of the SEC in their first conference clash with Texas.
7 min read - USYahoo News UK
LA fires map shows scale of devastating infernos near Hollywood
Some of the fires ravaging Los Angeles remain uncontrolled and more than 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
7 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
BlackRock is trying to avoid the hot seat as GOP takes power
The world’s biggest money manager is trying to avoid some political headaches as Donald Trump and the GOP take over all of Washington.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Kings go from sellers to buyers & Big Baller Brand is BACK | Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor is joined by Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan as they chat the current state of the Sacramento Kings & answer mailbag questions from fans.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon is selling a 'fabulous' $240 walking pad for $140, and shoppers are racing to buy it
Use this bestselling portable treadmill to get some steps in while you're working or watching TV.
4 min read - PoliticsTechCrunch
China is reportedly open to Elon Musk acquiring TikTok US
Chinese government officials have reportedly discussed a scenario where ByteDance sells TikTok's United States arm to Elon Musk, should the Supreme Court uphold the law banning the app on January 19. Bloomberg reports that China would strongly prefer for TikTok to stay under ByteDance's ownership, but says government officials have considered a sale to Musk as part of a broader plan to work with incoming president Donald Trump's administration.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
As Cowboys split from Mike McCarthy, what do they want in their next coach? Is Deion Sanders a real fit?
On Sunday, it felt like the Cowboys were keeping McCarthy. By Monday morning, the tenor in Frisco had changed. Welcome to working for Jerry Jones — which coach will learn that next? And could it be Deion Sanders?
8 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, January 14, 2024: Fixed rates go up
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Most rates have increased today. It's crucial to find the best kind of mortgage loan. Lock in your rate today.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Only Amazon Prime members can score these secret deals, starting at just $14
Insider-only bargains will save you over 40% on top-sellers, including a gaming headset, under-cabinet lights, a drawer organizer and more.
1 min read - CelebrityTODAY
Kendra Wilkinson claps back at criticism of her body: ‘I’m not that girl I was’
Kendra Wilkinson is reacting to harsh comments she has recently received about her body on social media.
4 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Trump Has Middle-Of-The-Night Meltdown In Wild Rant Aimed At 'Moron' TV Host
The president-elect said he had an "obligation" to attack one specific late night host.
1 min read - USThe Hill
Tuberville says California doesn’t ‘deserve’ funding after wildfires unless it makes ‘some changes’
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said Monday that California doesn’t “deserve” funding after wildfires unless they “make some changes.” “If you go to California, you run into a lot of Republicans, a lot of good people, and I hate it for them, but they are just overwhelmed by, by these inner-city woke policies with the people…
2 min read - SportsTheBlast
Tom Brady Under Fire For On-Air Mistake As Fans Call For His Removal From Broadcasting Role
Tom Brady’s transition into the world of commentary hasn’t been the smoothest ride, and it appears to be hitting new bumps along the way.
5 min read - OpinionThe Hill
Opinion - Trump’s impending downfall: The promises he will never be able to keep
Given Trump's narrow Congressional majorities and broad promises, he is likely to fail.
4 min read - SportsFTW Outdoors
Bill Belichick was so annoyed when Matthew Stafford's fumble was ruled an incomplete pass
Matthew Stafford saved himself eight yards by shoveling a forward pass toward Puka Nacua while in the grip of Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard. It was a savvy veteran play -- one that nearly cost the Los Angeles Rams seven points. Stafford was attempting…
2 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Gavin Newsom Hits Back at Elon Musk With Clip of Firefighters Exposing His ‘Lies’
Gavin Newsom has taken to X to share what he believes is a gotcha clip of Elon Musk being “exposed” for lying about the California wildfires. The MAGA billionaire, along with Donald Trump, has been a vocal critic of the governor’s response to the crisis. Trump even dubbed him “Gavin Newscum,” before Musk described him as a “subtard.” Newsom had sensibly refused to get drawn into the war of words, saying he “respect[s] the office” of the incoming president. But, taking to X on Sunday evening, he
4 min read - CelebrityPeople
Jessica Simpson and Husband Eric Johnson Split After 10 Years of Marriage: 'Painful Situation'
The pair married in July 2014 and share three children: daughters Maxwell "Maxi" Drew, 12, and Birdie Mae, 5, and son Ace Knute, 11
3 min read - USThe Independent
Jan 6 rioter Pamela Hemphill says she will refuse Trump’s pardon
Reformed ‘MAGA Granny’, who spent 60 days in jail for her role in the attempted insurrection at the US Capitol, has since washed her hands of the president-elect’s movement, calling it a ‘cult’
4 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Trump Loses It Over Jack Smith Report Finding Only Election Saved Him
Donald Trump lashed out at Jack Smith in a borderline incoherent late-night rant after the special counsel released a report finding Trump was part of an “unprecedented criminal effort” to overturn the 2020 election. Apparently confusing Smith’s criminal case with an earlier investigation by a select committee of the House of Representatives, the president-elect wrote on his social media platform Truth Social: “Deranged Jack Smith was unable to successfully prosecute the Political Opponent of hi
3 min read - SportsUSA TODAY Sports
Mike McCarthy out as Dallas Cowboys coach after five seasons, becoming NFL coaching free agent
Mike McCarthy will not be back with the Dallas Cowboys, and the coach now will be able to speak with other teams about their vacancies.
3 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Maher Predicts How Trump Will Get Away With Installing Don Jr. in Future ‘Ruling Family’
Bill Maher has a theory about Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s real role in the Donald Trump administration, and it’s not energizing white working-class voters. “I think J.D. Vance is just a placeholder for Don Jr.,” he said of the Ohio senator and Hillbilly Elegy author. According to Maher, the U.S. under Trump is following in the footsteps of countries like North Korea and Syria, where “they have elections, wink wink, but really it’s just the scion of the ruling family that takes over.”
2 min read - WorldPC Gamer
Man on hopeless quest to recover $600 million of Bitcoin from landfill is finally told by the High Court to quit it, says he's 'very upset'
"It's not about greed, I'm happy to share the proceeds but nobody in a position of power will have a decent conversation with me."
3 min read - HealthINSIDER
Dietitians share 11 of the best high-protein foods for weight loss
If you're looking for more high-protein foods for weight loss, dietitians and nutritionists recommend eating peanut butter, salmon, and eggs.
4 min read - SportsGlamour
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Welcome Their Third Child, and Yep, She Has a Metal Name
Congratulations to the Mahomeses!
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Over 40 arrests made in Palisades Fire zone by Santa Monica police
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – The Santa Monica Police Department has made over 40 arrests from the start of the Palisades Fire on Jan. 7 through Jan. 13. The department said all of those arrested were in the city’s evacuation zones, and most of them violated the curfew law enforcement put in place, which lasts from […]
2 min read - LifestyleAstrology.com
Your Daily Work Horoscope for January 14, 2025
Your Daily Work Horoscope for January 14, 2025. Discover your Daily Work Horoscope for each zodiac sign here.
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