NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya, left, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak before a news conference at the Health and Human Services Department on April 22. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The National Institutes of Health will use information from federal health insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid to create a “real-world data platform” to determine the cause of autism, the agency announced this week. The Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement on Wednesday that the NIH would team up with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
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I’ve had my fair share of battles with PDFs.
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The 2025 NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament begins this weekend, with games getting underway on Friday at on-campus sites. The 29-team field features 15 automatic bids and 14 at-large selections. Boston College is the sport’s reigning champs and the Eagles will try to become the first team to repeat as national title holders for the first time in a decade. Standing in their way however is the undefeated North Carolina Tar Heels, who have already bested BC twice this season. The rest of the field includes talented players, interesting storylines and a handful of teams with real chances to contend for…
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Dynamic moves, crystal clear animation, and quirky audio resounding as characters move on the screen—my childhood was a coffee table book of games.
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Image source: Unsplash The glistening ice, clean white trays, and colorful filets behind your grocery store seafood counter are designed to look pristine and trustworthy. But beneath the surface of that clean presentation, there’s a world of deception, questionable sourcing, and unsafe practices that would make most shoppers think twice. Seafood is one of the most complex and poorly regulated categories in the global food supply, and unfortunately, your local supermarket is often ground zero for many of the industry’s worst habits. From fake fish to chemical treatments and seafood with a passport longer than yours, here are nine alarming…
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Ever since I discovered how to make lotion bars, I’ve experimented with different variations including sunscreen bars, Vapo-Rub bars, and others. Today’s favorite: bug repellent lotion bars! They’re as easy to make as the original bars, and they seem even more effective at keeping bugs away than regular homemade bug spray. Probably because they actually coat the skin with a protective layer. They’re easy to take along and the kids can apply it themselves. What’s the Problem With Bug Spray? While I’m certainly not a fan of mosquitos or tick bites, I’m not a big fan of conventional bug spray…
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Pinterest Inc PINS reported first-quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday. Here’s a look at the key metrics from the quarter. Q1 Earnings: Pinterest reported first-quarter revenue of $855 million, beating estimates of $846.59 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The idea discovery platform company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of 23 cents per share, missing analyst estimates of 26 cents per share. Total revenue was up 16% on a year-over-year basis. Pinterest’s global monthly active users increased 10% year-over-year to 570 million. Average revenue per user was $1.52 globally and $6.54 in the U.S. and Canada. Net cash from operations totaled…
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, left, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican shortly after his election as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, Thursday, May 8, 2025. —Photo by Domenico Stinellis | Associated Press Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first US pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, previously led a Catholic religious order. Prevost, 69, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, was formerly the prior general, or leader, of the Order of St. Augustine, which was formed in the 13th century as a community…
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Kettlebells aren’t new, but in an era of high-tech fitness trends, they still stand as one of the most timeless, versatile, and effective training tools out there. Why is kettlebell training so effective? What makes these simple ball-shaped weights with a handle so useful? Whether you’re a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, or strength coach, incorporating kettlebells into strength training programs can unlock a wide range of benefits for your clients. From improving strength and endurance to enhancing mobility and core stability, kettlebell workouts deliver functional results that carry over to real-life activities. This article discusses why kettlebells might deserve…
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Cisco’s Purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All isn’t a standalone initiative – it’s embedded and operationalized throughout our company and drives growth for our business, people, and communities. That’s why you’ll see Purpose front and center at Cisco Live San Diego from June 9-12, 2025 – our biggest global customer event that brings together top experts, partners, and customers to experience our innovations firsthand. We’re celebrating 40 years of impact in our Purpose Pavilion and showing how we put our Purpose into practice. From theater sessions to demos, here’s what’s in store: Purpose Pavilion Theater The Purpose Pavilion…