Author: Justin M. Larson
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, popular for weight loss and diabetes treatment, slow the rate at which food moves through your digestive tract and help suppress appetite. But eating less can also mean taking in fewer essential nutrients, Holly Wyatt, MD, an adjoint associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes at the University of Colorado Anschutz, told Health. Here are 10 nutrient deficiencies to look out for while taking a GLP-1. Research suggests that people taking GLP-1s don’t consume enough protein, a macronutrient needed to build and repair tissues. Protein becomes especially important during rapid weight…
Today – amid a fragile ceasefire and the devastation of her homeland – she stands on the football pitch not only as a player, but as a symbol of resilience and hope.To Farah, football is more than just a game – it is a fresh beginning, a way to reclaim her identity, and a bridge to cherished pre-war memories.Never give up“I came here to practice sport so I can be as I was in the past, and to reclaim memories. My message is: continue the journey, don’t give up. Do not let anything stand in your way. Despite your injury,…
The 28 agencies, funds and programmes have maintained their presence and operations from the coastal city of Port Sudan amid the brutal fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).“This gradual move back to the capital marks an important step, signaling strengthened UN coordination and engagement on the ground,” the Secretary-General’s Spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said in New York.Supporting displaced peopleMeanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire, particularly for people displaced by the violence.The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and partners continue to respond to displacement from El Fasher in Darfur, as well as Kordofan.“In Tawila and Dabbah, teams are conducting in-person protection monitoring to identify urgent…
A warm cup of hot chocolate can be a comforting drink during fall and winter months. It’s a popular sweet treat, but hot chocolate can also offer surprising health benefits when it’s prepared without high amounts of added sugar. If you make hot chocolate with dark chocolate or unsweetened cocoa powder, it could support your cardiovascular health. Cocoa is full of powerful natural compounds called flavonoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds help relax and widen blood vessels, improving circulation and keeping blood pressure in check. Research has also suggested that cocoa or dark chocolate may have beneficial…
Ramiz Alakbarov briefed on conditions in the battered enclave and the occupied West Bank, before touching on developments in Lebanon and Syria.“Today we meet at a moment of renewed hope,” he said, speaking from Jerusalem. “While progress on the ground is fragile and deep uncertainty persists, we must seize the opportunity before us to chart a better future for Palestinians, Israelis and the wider region.”Fragile ceasefire at riskLast month, Israel and Hamas reached agreement on the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage release following a plan put forward by United States President Donald Trump. However, recent Israeli airstrikes on populated areas…
But António Guterres warns this shift will not guarantee stability. “Multipolarity alone is no guarantee of peace,” he said. Without strong cooperation, it can fuel rivalry rather than balance. Speaking at a summit between the African Union (AU) – the continent’s political and economic union – and the European Union (EU), the bloc of 27 European states, he argued that the two regions could form a “central axis” of a fairer global order. He said this could correct “historic injustices” and give countries long excluded from global decision-making a real voice. He outlined three areas where cooperation can drive change.1. Fix the global financial system Guterres said today’s…
Whether you are shopping at your local grocery store or strolling through the farmers’ market, knowing how to identify the perfect sweet potato will ensure you have a starch with the ideal flavor and texture. Here are what dietitians and sweet potato experts say you should be looking for when choosing a sweet potato. Overall, the ideal sweet potatoes will have taut, unblemished skin with only minor surface marks from soil or handling. “Skin should be smooth, tight, and unbroken with a slight sheen,” Laura Pensiero, RDN, a chef, registered dietitian, and founder of Grow Better Solutions, told Health. “Skip…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Smartphone banking has made life easier, but it has also opened new opportunities for cybercriminals.Over the past few years, we have seen Android malware steal passwords, intercept OTPs and even take remote control of phones to drain accounts. Some scams focus on fake banking apps, while others rely on phishing messages that trick you into entering sensitive details.Security researchers have now discovered a new threat that goes a step further. Instead of simply stealing login information, this malware gives thieves the ability to walk up to an ATM and withdraw your money…
Speaking at the launch of UNCTAD’s 2025 Report on the Economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the agency’s Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno said decades of movement restrictions, combined with the latest military operations, had “wiped out decades of progress” and left both Gaza and the West Bank facing long-term devastation.“What we see today is extremely worrying,” he said. “Gaza is going through the fastest and most damaging economic collapse ever recorded.” Gaza GDP down 83 per centUNCTAD’s data shows that in 2024, Gaza’s GDP collapsed by 83 per cent compared to the previous year.GDP per capita fell to just…
Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of lead battery recycling, companies opted not to act and blocked efforts to clean up the industry. Source link
A man has been arrested in connection with the large-scale illegal tipping of waste in Oxfordshire, police have said.The 39-year-old, from the Guildford area, was arrested on Tuesday following co-operation between the Environment Agency (EA) and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit. Last week, the EA declared the 40ft-high mountain of waste near Kidlington a “critical incident”.Anna Burns, the Environment Agency’s area director for the Thames, said: “The appalling illegal waste dump in Kidlington has rightly provoked outrage over the potential consequences for the community and environment.”We have been working round the clock with the South East Regional Organised…
Venezuela has told international airlines to resume flights to the country within 48 hours or risk being stripped of their clearance to fly there altogether.Several airlines suspended their flights to Venezuela after the US aviation regulator warned on Friday of “heightened military activity” in the area.The warning came as the US ramped up pressure on the Venezuelan government, sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the southern Caribbean as part of a larger military build-up. The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has warned Venezuela’s aviation authority that rescinding airlines’ clearance would only isolate the country further. Venezuela’s aviation authority (Inac),…
Liam Weir/BBCMarven says his life feels “more complete” now he has got to know Rochelle and GuerlineNawal al-Maghafi and Jasmin DyerBBC World Service, FloridaIn a waterside house in the town of Lakeland, Florida, Marven laughs with two women he loves dearly – his sister Rochelle and their biological mother, Guerline.The warmth between them is unmistakable as they celebrate his 16th birthday, even though they spent a decade apart. Now they fear being separated again.Also celebrating is Stacey Nageli Angulo, who adopted Marven when he was three years old, from Haiti, in the wake of a devastating earthquake in 2010.She helped…
One in four GPs are now using artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, despite almost none having formal training or guidance from their employers, new research has found.The largest year-on-year survey of UK GPs on generative AI has revealed an increase in the number of doctors using tools like ChatGPT in their everyday clinical work. Some 95% of the doctors who said they use generative AI in their work reported no professional training and 85% of them said their employer has not encouraged its use.Last year, researchers from the same study found one in five GPs was using the technology.”In…
With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart. Source link
A “simple” genetic test for newborns that will help to prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland.Doctors often prescribe Gentamicin to babies showing signs of serious infection including sepsis, and in most cases this is found to be safe and effective. But, for a small number of infants who carry a specific genetic variant, the antibiotic can cause permanent hearing loss.The new procedure set to be rolled out uses a rapid cheek swab which can establish whether a child carries the variant in just 26 minutes, enabling their clinician to prescribe an equally…
The MQ-9 Reaper was conducting a routine mission when it fell into the ocean on Monday near a U.S. military base in South Korea. Source link
The project could offer relief for tens of thousands of Palestinians who have endured two years of war, but has raised questions about whether it could entrench the partition of Gaza into Israeli- and Hamas-controlled zones. Source link
The government acted quickly to tamp down reprisals in the central city of Homs as it tries to manage repeated waves of bloodshed involving minority groups. Source link
new video loaded: Recycling Lead for U.S. Car Batteries Is Poisoning PeopleRecycling lead for U.S. car batteries is poisoning children — and we know because we tested them. Will Fitzgibbon, a reporter at The Examination, describes how children in Nigeria developed lead levels associated with lifelong brain damage, and how factory workers told us they were coughing up black dust.By Will Fitzgibbon, Peter S. Goodman, Melanie Bencosme, Jon Miller, Laura Salaberry, Rebecca Suner and Finbarr O’ReillyNovember 25, 2025 Source link
The trade war with the United States, bans on U.S. wine and liquor imports and a recent distributor strike in British Columbia have Canadians giving their homegrown wines another look. Source link
The project could offer relief for tens of thousands of Palestinians who have endured two years of war, but has raised questions about whether it could entrench the partition of Gaza into Israeli- and Hamas-controlled zones. Source link
Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of lead battery recycling, companies opted not to act and blocked efforts to clean up the industry. Source link
The dual-nation island of Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin offers lots of frugal diversions, including vivid street murals, hilly hikes and local barbecue. Source link
