Author: Justin M. Larson

When using glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs (GLP-1s) for weight loss or diabetes, you need to get comfortable with injecting the medication under your skin (subcutaneously). Typically, you will target your stomach, thigh, or upper arm because these areas tend to have more fat tissue. When injecting the medication, rotate sites or avoid injecting it in the same spot twice in a row. This helps prevent injection site reactions like swelling and rashes. It may also prevent lipohypertrophy, which is when a lump of fatty tissue forms under the skin. Why It Works: While research is not conclusive, some studies have found…

The cyber attack on high street department store Marks and Spencer is expected to directly cost roughly £136m.The figure is only the cost of immediate incident systems response and recovery, as well as specialist legaland professional services support. Combined with a loss in sales, as the retailer’s online systems were out of action from Easter into the summer, statutory profit before tax at the business has been nearly wiped out for the first half of the year.This profit measure dropped from £391.9m last year to £3.4m this year. Statutory profit before tax is the official profit figure reported in a…

The namesake of Mazar-i-Sharif suffered countless cracks in a 6.3-magnitude quake, but, like Afghanistan, it has endured for centuries. Source link

Co-founder and CEO of Nvidia Jensen Huang spoke to journalists during a trip to Beijing in July.Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesNvidia will help train and mentor emerging deep tech startups in India as a founding member of a $2 billion investment alliance, deepening its presence in the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.The U.S. chipmaker has joined the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) — a group of private equity and venture capital investors pledging $2 billion for deep tech investments — as a founding member. Deep tech startups are an umbrella term for emerging companies in semiconductors, space, AI,…

China’s new national drive to embrace artificial intelligence is also giving the authorities new ways to monitor and control its citizens. Source link

More than 130 roads were blocked, power and communication networks disrupted, while health services remain under heavy strain, according to the UN aid coordination office (OCHA). “Up to 360,000 people may require food assistance”, underscored the World Food Programme (WFP). Access to some western parishes continue to be difficult due to debris and fuel shortages, OCHA said. WFP has been “working around the clock”, developing joint plans and strategies with the Government, said Brian Bogart, Country Director for WFP Multi-Country Caribbean Office, briefing journalists in New York via video link.Jamaican resilience“The Jamaican people are resilient”, he said, “but they need urgent…

The country’s space authorities said that were investigating whether an object had hit the space station and the risks tied to it. Source link

A woman uses her mobile phone as she walks past the logo of Japan’s telecommunications giant SoftBank in Tokyo on December 25, 2013. Toru Yamanaka | Afp | Getty ImagesShares of Asian AI-linked companies and tech firms fell Wednesday, tracking declines in U.S. peers, as investors turned wary of stretched valuations in the market’s most crowded trades.Japan’s SoftBank, a key backer of AI-related firms, saw shares drop 13%, while semiconductor testing equipment maker Advantest declined over 8%, chipmaker Renesas Electronics lost 5.48%.South Korean memory chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix lost nearly 6%. The surge in chipmakers SK Hynix…

Joe Bae, co-chief executive officer of KKR & Co., during the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPrivate equity fund managers are bracing for a wave of consolidation as investors demand higher returns and stronger governance, forcing a shakeout in an overcrowded industry, several industry veterans said at a high-level finance summit in Hong Kong on Tuesday.”How is it that there are more private equity funds in North America than there are McDonald’s franchises,” said KKR & Co’s co-CEO Joe Bae on Tuesday, noting that the U.S. has about…

Reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth could take the edge off global warming and limit the damage caused by climate change, according to Britain’s leading scientific body.But the Royal Society has warned that strategies aimed at bringing about these changes are not without risk. The society, which sparked the scientific revolution in the 17th century, said in a new report that bold new technology for reflecting sunlight back into space could “buy time” for cuts in fossil fuel emissions to take effect.It said two strategies – pumping reflective particles high in the atmosphere and spraying salt into clouds…

The government of Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a program of big spending to spur Canada’s economy and reduce its dependence on the United States. Source link

The attack occurred in North Kordofan, which has seen an increased military buildup as the army and paramilitary forces jockey for control of the country. Source link

Many people are interested in natural ways to help manage their blood pressure along with medication. High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. One simple option that may make a difference is tea. It’s not a substitute for medical treatment, but making tea part of your routine can be a small but effective step toward better heart health. Hibiscus tea is made from the dried petals of the hibiscus flower. It’s caffeine-free and has a bright, tart flavor. Hibiscus gets its deep red color from anthocyanins, the same antioxidant compounds found in berries and…

The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable. Source link

Her haunting work focused on the lingering traces of conflict in places like Bosnia and Sierra Leone, after the firing had stopped. Source link

Iran has released two French nationals who were detained there for more than three years, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.Cécile Kohler, 41 and her partner Jacques Paris, 72, have been released from Evin prison, Macron said on Tuesday, with France’s foreign minister later confirming they were “safe” at the embassy in Tehran “ahead of their final release”.”I welcome this first step. The dialogue continues to allow for their return to France as quickly as possible,” Macron said.The pair, who were arrested in May 2022 during a tourist trip, are believed to be the last French nationals held in Iran.Last…

President Trump has yet to make a decision, but his advisers are pressing a range of objectives — from attacking drug cartels to seizing oil fields — to try to justify ousting Nicolás Maduro. Source link

Some foods and drinks are considered very high in protein—but they actually might not contain as much as you’d think. Protein is essential for critical processes, including building muscle, regulating the immune response, and producing hormones and neurotransmitters. Adding protein-rich foods to meals and snacks can also support weight loss, improve your body composition, and support blood sugar regulation. But relying solely on these 10 foods and drinks may not be the most efficient way to hit your protein goals. Koval Nadiya / Getty Images Peanut butter provides 8 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons (32 grams), which isn’t enough to…

Video shared by the National Police of Peru shows the moment officers found suspected cocaine in a trick-or-treat bucket. The police officers were dressed in costumes to carry out a sting on members of the Diabolicos de Malambitos gang in Santiago de Surco, Lima province on the night of Halloween – it is common for police to dress up for festive occasions in Peru. The officers arrested three suspects and seized the suspected drugs. Source link

It’s no secret that drinking water is essential for health, but a recent study suggests that adding coffee and tea to your hydration routine could be even more beneficial—potentially helping you live longer. “When you combine hydration with antioxidant-rich beverages like coffee and tea, you’re giving your body support at a cellular level,” registered dietitian Emily LaBombard, MPH, RDN, LDN, who was not involved with the new research, told Health. That “may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress that contributes to how we age.” While plenty of research has examined what happens when people drink coffee and tea separately, the…

Officials have accused the United States of foreign interference and called on Washington to support the country’s democracy instead of fomenting division. Source link

Maca root, which comes from the maca plant native to Peru, has gained popularity as a supplement. Like many plant-based food sources, maca root is rich in beneficial nutrients, including amino acids, iron, calcium, copper, zinc, and potassium. Some research has suggested that consuming maca root or taking maca supplements may have certain health benefits. It’s possible that maca root may improve fertility in adult men.  One study suggests that taking maca root could improve sperm concentration, the number of sperm in each milliliter of semen. Another review of studies suggests that maca root may improve overall sperm quality, including…

Tomato sauce has been recalled due to potential bacteria contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday. First and Last Bakery, LLC of Hartford, Connecticut, recalled three of its tomato sauces that may contain Clostridium botulinum, bacteria that can cause botulism—a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. According to the FDA, the recalled sauce was made “without an approved schedule process,” and failure to properly process tomato sauce can lead to the formation of Clostridium botulinum toxins. The recall affects three First and Last tomato sauces: Original Marinara Sauce, Tomato & BasilOriginal Traditional Pasta Sauce, Meat FlavoredOriginal Puttanesca Sauce, Mildly Hot…

Portuguese Judiciary PoliceThe sub was located 1,000 nautical miles off the coast of LisbonFour people have been detained after Portuguese authorities intercepted a narco-sub carrying more than 1.7 tonnes of cocaine in the mid-Atlantic.The semi-submersible vessel was bound for the Iberian peninsula and was seized in recent days, according to officials.Footage shows the police and navy surrounding the vessel before boarding, seizing the Class A substance and arresting four crew members, who are said to be from South America.The suspects, including two Ecuadorians, a Venezuelan and a Colombian, were remanded in pre-trial custody after their court appearance in the Azores…