In the last few years, foodborne pathogens have had devastating consequences that alarmed the public. Bacteria in infant formula sickened babies. Deli meat ridden with listeria killed 10 people and led to 60 hospitalizations in 19 states. Lead-laden applesauce pouches poisoned young children. In each outbreak, state and federal officials connected the dots from each … Read more
Cancer researchers examining the use of artificial intelligence to detect early signs of breast cancer. Pediatricians tracking the long-term health of children born to mothers infected with the coronavirus during pregnancy. Scientists searching for links between diabetes and dementia. All these projects at Columbia University were paid for with federal research grants that were abruptly … Read more
In a hearing on Friday, senators pressed Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity nominated to head Medicare and Medicaid, on Republican-led proposals that would significantly affect the health care coverage for nearly half of all Americans. At his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Dr. Oz bantered with senators in a friendly atmosphere, joking … Read more
Johns Hopkins University, one of the country’s leading centers of scientific research, said on Thursday that it would eliminate more than 2,000 workers in the United States and abroad because of the Trump administration’s steep cuts, primarily to international aid programs. The layoffs, the most in the university’s history, will involve 247 domestic workers for … Read more
Every day, Dora Dantzler-Wright and her colleagues distribute overdose reversal drugs on the streets of Chicago. They hold training sessions on using them and help people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction return to their jobs and families. They work closely with the federal government through an agency that monitors their productivity, connects them … Read more
Dangerous pathogens left unsecured at labs across Africa. Halted inspections for mpox, Ebola and other infections at airports and other checkpoints. Millions of unscreened animals shipped across borders. The Trump administration’s pause on foreign aid has hobbled programs that prevent and snuff out outbreaks around the world, scientists say, leaving people everywhere more vulnerable to … Read more
Under hostile questioning from senators of both parties, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health, said on Wednesday that he was “convinced” vaccines did not cause autism even as he urged more research on the question, which scientists say has long been settled. The hearing became a battlefield for … Read more
In the weeks since President Trump signed an executive order dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development, Andrea Minaj Casablanca’s phone has been inundated with desperate pleas for help. A counselor who works with nonprofits catering to members of Uganda’s embattled L.G.B.T.Q. population, she has fielded urgent requests from people seeking H.I.V. medications, therapy sessions … Read more
Calling all carb lovers! A TikTok cook has shared a simple hack for cutting calories from starchy foods like rice and bread without having to shrink your portion size — and a doctor says it really works. Linda (@mamalindacooks) shared her “Asian mom secret” to cut up to 50% of carbs and calorie absorption from … Read more
Prince Andrew has finally lost his financial lifeline — but that doesn’t mean the scandal-scarred royal is looking to move out of the Royal Lodge anytime soon. Not only did the disgraced Duke of York, 64, have his brother, King Charles, foot the $4 million bill for his security, Andrew also received a regular cash … Read more
King Charles has officially cut off his brother Prince Andrew’s estimated $1.3 million a year allowance, according to a biography of the new king. In an updated version of his book, “Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story,” author Robert Hardman claims the King’s relationship with his younger brother are at an all … Read more
Record-high steak prices have forced savvy Big Apple restaurateurs to serve cheaper options — like steak frites — to lure cash-conscious diners still craving a red meat fix, Side Dish has learned. The popular French-inspired fare, usually made with a less-expensive cut of steak like hanger or top sirloin, has been popping up alongside pricier … Read more
NBC is cutting “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” down to four nights a week. The long-running program — which premiered in 1954 and has been helmed by Fallon for a decade — will nix its Friday night taping and air reruns, according to Variety. NBC has not given an official reason for the cut, … Read more
Cut! That’s a study. If you’ve ever wondered why even the smallest sliver of paper can slice up your fingers, you’re not alone. It’s a painful riddle that plagued researcher Kaare Jensen enough to launch a scientific study. The study showed that paper thickness of 65 micrometers slicing at an angle was the perfect storm … Read more
Southwest Airlines, already under pressure from a hedge fund for disappointing financial results, said Wednesday that a key revenue ratio will be weaker than expected because of changes in how consumers book travel. The airline said it still expects second-quarter revenue to hit a record. However, Southwest said, revenue for each seat flown one mile — a … Read more
Several NFL Network personalities spoke out Thursday as they digested the news of colleagues Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer and Will Selva being cut as part of cost-effective maneuvers. Reporter Jane Slater shared several messages on social media, stating how Stark’s departure “hurts on a different level.” “I went to college and looked at … Read more
NFL Network is parting ways with four on-air talents in Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer and Will Selva, according to The Athletic. These cuts continue recent cost-effective maneuvers by the league’s media outlet. Melissa Stark is out at NFL Network. @melissastark/X “As is normal course of business this time of year, we are evaluating … Read more
Committing to a bob can be daunting, but there may be a hack to know whether the chin-grazing cut is fit for your face shape. So, you’ve been influenced by the rise of celebrities opting for the chic cut — Zendaya, Ayo Edebri, America Ferrera, Rita Ora and, most recently, Sydney Sweeney — or the onslaught … Read more
HBO has cut ties with pro-Russian actor Milos Bikovic after he was initially hired to co-star in Season 3 of its hit series “The White Lotus.” “We have decided to part ways with Miloš Biković and the role will be recast,” an HBO spokesperson said in a terse announcement. Bikovic, 36, a Serbian actor, was … Read more
If you want the same cut as Travis Kelce, you’ll have to fork over $1,000 — and that’s not including the cross-country flight. But that’s the price to pay for a meticulously crafted fade by Patrick Regan, better known by his Instagram handle @patty_cuts, who has buzzed the heads of many sports greats. “In my room, … Read more