As 2024 comes to a close, we’re sharing expert insights, inspiring cancer survivor stories, and practical tips on making the most of limited medical time. First, take a look at today’s top headlines, curated by Post editors. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/12/26/health-hacks-cancer-thrivers-pet-clothing
Actress Jameela Jamil has spoken out against the recent trend of taking Ozempic to achieve a slim physique in Hollywood, calling it a “modern version of heroin chic.” The 38-year-old actress shared her concerns on Instagram, expressing frustration at seeing colleagues prioritize weight loss over their physical and mental wellbeing. Jamil highlighted the dangers of … Read more
A recent discovery of a new bird flu mutation in the United States has raised concerns among experts about human cases causing severe illness and animal infections. The virus found in a critically ill patient in the US has shown signs of mutating to better suit human airways, although there is no indication it has … Read more
A nationwide recall has been issued for Alcon Laboratories’ Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra P-F due to possible fungal contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the voluntary recall after a consumer complaint reported foreign material inside a sealed vial, which was later determined to be fungal in nature. The affected products are … Read more
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has expressed concern that the Western world is being deceived by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the new de facto ruler of Syria. HTS led opposition groups in Syria, overthrowing Bashar al-Assad’s regime earlier this month. Despite US President Joe Biden’s warning that actions speak louder than words, many critics argue … Read more
Ethan Craft, the star of the popular Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire, has made a surprising career pivot. After the show ended, he decided to focus on water polo and played for Pepperdine University in California. However, Craft soon found success in another field: real estate. He now works in Los Angeles, selling homes to … Read more
A ninth US telecoms firm has been confirmed to be part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations. The White House said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the hacking blitz known … Read more
The bond market has been slow during the Christmas holiday week, leading to increased random volatility in mortgage rates. This means that rates can move up or down without a clear reason. Today was an example of this unpredictability. At the start of the day, bonds were at their weakest levels in months, which meant … Read more
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has foiled several plots by Ukraine to kill senior Russian officers, the agency announced on Thursday. Four Ukrainian citizens have been detained in connection with the attacks. According to the FSB, a Ukrainian agent had planted a bomb under a car belonging to a Russian defense official. The agent was … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) has reported some concerning mutations in bird flu virus samples from a patient in southwest Louisiana, who was the first person to be hospitalized with severe bird flu in the US. The mutations could help the virus infect cells in the upper respiratory tract more easily. … Read more