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August 22, 2024

Meat consumption linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk in observational study

A diet high in meat — particularly processed meat and unprocessed red meat — could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

August 22, 2024

Breakthrough robo-glove gives you superhuman grip

Carbonhand is a soft robotic glove that uses pressure sensors and motors to provide a natural and dynamic grip to make handling things easier.

August 22, 2024

Innovative food truck hits the road to educate Americans in 3 states

An interactive food truck tour through five cities in three southern states gives mango lovers the opportunity to experience this tropical fruit. The "Joy Ride" begins Aug. 24.

August 22, 2024

Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it

Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as a means of improved health and longevity. Here's why.

August 22, 2024

US veterans demand fixes for homelessness, health care crises from future administration, poll finds

Veteran voices are ready to be heard in the 2024 election. Mission Roll Call CEO Jim Whaley discusses why both political parties need to recognize the importance of the veteran community.

August 21, 2024

Kirk Cousins peels his buns when he eats burgers in effort to avoid injuries after torn Achilles

Kirk Cousins says he peels burger buns and usually doesn't even eat them now. It's in an effort to avoid gluten, which has been linked to decreasing injuries.

August 21, 2024

Salmonella outbreak caused by tiny turtles, CDC warns, with cases across 21 states

Tiny turtles are responsible for a salmonella outbreak that has spread across 21 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alerted last week.

August 21, 2024

Trump talks cocaine, Biden and health care in interview with comedian Theo Von

Former President Trump appeared on the "This Last Weekend" podcast with stand-up comedian Theo Von, speaking with the host about drugs, U.S. health care and President Biden.

August 21, 2024

Biden-Harris HHS secretary sidesteps backing any limit on late-term abortion

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra deferred to Kamala Harris on whether he supported any limits on late-term abortion, with exceptions.

August 21, 2024

UK looks to treat misogyny as extremist violence, raising free speech crackdown concerns

The British Home Office will review the conditions and pipelines that lead people with extreme views to actually take action, examining Islamists and far-right violence as well.