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Ten years after China officially ended its controversial one-child policy, the country is facing a sobering reality: birth rates are still falling, fast. Despite efforts to reverse course with cash handouts and pro-family incentives, new government data shows China’s population shrank for the fourth consecutive year, signaling deeper demographic challenges ahead for the world’s second-most … Read more
If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there’s a good chance your doctor has mentioned a drug called Mounjaro. While it’s officially FDA-approved for managing blood sugar, Mounjaro has recently gained serious buzz for something else entirely: helping people lose weight, even those without diabetes. Whether you’re exploring options for weight management or wondering … Read more
In the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025–2030), federal health experts aren’t mincing words: drink less alcohol. This isn’t just vague health advice; it’s a response to mounting, robust scientific evidence linking alcohol consumption directly to breast cancer risk. And yes, even a single daily drink can start to tip the scales. From “moderation” … Read more
After years of rising rates and stagnant activity, the U.S. housing market is finally showing signs of renewed momentum. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.06% for the week ending January 15, according to new data from Freddie Mac. It marks the lowest level since September 2022, offering a dose of relief for … Read more
WASHINGTON — On the final day of Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment in most states, the Trump administration unveiled a new health care proposal it says is aimed at lowering costs and improving consumer control. But while the plan promises bold changes, it offers few specifics, and would require significant congressional action to become … Read more
Markets may be soaring and investors celebrating, but behind the scenes, the global order is under growing strain, and at the center of the latest geopolitical controversy sits an icy island in the North Atlantic: Greenland. President Donald Trump has reignited his ambitions to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory, and this time, it’s not being … Read more
In January 2026, Havana Syndrome is back in the headlines because reporting says the U.S. government has obtained and tested a portable device capable of generating pulsed radio waves, a mechanism long suspected in the case. Public details remain limited, and U.S. intelligence agencies have not concluded who, if anyone, used such technology. Still, the … Read more
Viruses aren’t static; they’re constantly changing. As the planet gets warmer and more crowded, people are coming into contact with new viruses more often. On top of that, with how fast we travel these days, it’s easier than ever for viruses to hitch a ride and spread across the globe in no time. Influenza A: … Read more
The blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, long available as an injectable, is now hitting the market in a brand-new, easier-to-take form: an oral pill. Approved by the FDA in December 2025, this new formulation of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, could change the way millions of Americans approach weight management. For many patients, it could … Read more
Imagine this: a microchip no bigger than a grain of rice is helping people once considered permanently blind see again, not just light, but letters, shapes, and everyday details. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s real, and it’s changing lives. Developed through a massive collaboration involving 17 hospitals across five … Read more