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- Concerning new flu numbers ahead of holiday gatherings
Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - As Drugstores Close, Older People Are Left in ‘Pharmacy Deserts’
Shuttered drugstores pose a particular threat to older adults, who take more medications than younger people and often rely on pharmacies for advice. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.17 hours ago - Democrats highlight a casualty of the spending fight: funding to combat pediatric cancer....[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Be careful of fake websites when holiday shopping, report says
Fake websites frequently target iPhone shoppers By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs December 21, 2024 Scammers register numerous fake domains ahead of the holidayseason to trick shoppers. There have been hundreds of suspicious domains registered in 2024 that target top brands and products, including iPhones, Prada clothing and Clinique beauty products, according to digital-risk firm BrandShield. "Were seeing fraudsters across the globe continue to exploit the holiday season by targeting consumers, who are spending increasingly more on holiday gifts year after year,"said Yoav Keren, CEO and co-founder of BrandShield. "With the rise of AI-enabled threats, bad actors have even more sophisticated means of tricking shoppers into buying fakes and counterfeits, and in many cases, theyll take their money and send nothing at all. Consumers must exercise caution to ensure they buy from legitimate sources," he added. Registrations of fake websites in October targeting iPhone shoppers were the highest with 606 domains,… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - Coffee has its good and bad points
It may be helpful to people with atrial fibrillation, a study finds By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs December 20, 2024 A study of over 2,400 people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), average age of 73, found that drinking more than five cups of caffeinated coffee daily was linked to better cognitive performance compared to drinking less than one cup. The study showed that heavier coffee drinkers had cognitive ages estimated to be 6.7 years younger than those who drank little or no coffee. This suggests that coffee might help prevent cognitive decline in people with AFib, a condition that increases the risk of mental decline. The research also found that coffee drinkers scored better on cognitive tests, such as processing speed, visuomotor coordination, and attention. Additionally, higher coffee consumption was associated with lower levels of inflammation. The study supports the idea that coffee may benefit cognitive health for people with… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - The 10 Architectural Sites You Should See in São PauloThese buildings and places capture the city’s playful approach to concrete-and-asphalt Modernism. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Atlanta will provide $8.1M in funding to open 2 grocery stores in food deserts
Both locations will be run by an independent grocery chain and are expected to be open by the second half of 2025 ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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