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Netflix’s Maya Kowalski says her family is ‘feeling so blessed’ as she breaks her silence after winning $261M in lawsuit against ‘dysfunctional’ hospital that accused her mother of Munchausen-by-proxy before her suicide – Sound Health and Lasting Wealth
A Gallup survey ranks countries based on degree of “social connectedness” people feel with friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, even strangers. We asked Mongolians why they think they top the list.(Image credit: Guillaume Payen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
November 11, 2023, 3:54 PM ETEditor’s Note: Washington Week with The Atlantic is a partnership between NewsHour Productions, WETA, and The Atlantic airing every Friday on PBS stations nationwide. Check your local listings or watch full episodes here.Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia’s announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2024 capped a paradoxical week for Democrats. Manchin’s news puts Democrats’ control of the Senate at greater risk at the same time that polling for President Joe Biden continues to decline. But there was good news for Democrats: They scored a number of victories in Tuesday’s off-year election,…
knee Pain After Sitting With Legs Bent: Everything To Know – Knee pain is a common problem that can affect people of all ages. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, overuse, and arthritis.Knee pain after sitting with legs bent is a common complaint, especially in people who sit for long periods of time. This type of pain is often caused by a condition called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). PFPS is a pain in the front of the knee that is caused by irritation of the patella (kneecap) and the cartilage underneath it.Causes of PFPSPFPS (patellofemoral…
Americans depend on generic drugs for 90% of prescriptions. But shortages have become a chronic problem. Generic drug manufacturing has become a race to get to the lowest price.
Why do Americans smile so much?Marco Goran RomanoNovember 11, 2023, 10:02 AM ETThis is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight. Sign up here to get it every Saturday morning.In 2016, my colleague Olga Khazan saw a cultural difference playing out on the faces of those around her. “Here’s something that has always puzzled me, growing up in the U.S. as a child of Russian parents,” she wrote. “Whenever I or my friends were having our photos taken, we were told…
Zinc health benefits are amazing and awesome! zinc is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in many aspects of human health. It is the second most abundant trace metal in the body after iron, and it is found in every cell. Zinc is involved in over 300 different enzymes, which are responsible for a wide range of functions, including:Cell growth and divisionImmune functionWound healingDNA synthesisProtein productionSense of taste and smellReproductionGrowth and developmentBone healthVitamin A metabolismHormone productionBlood sugar regulationZinc is also important for the development and function of the immune system. It helps to produce and activate white blood…
Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. received Food and Drug Administration approval for an obesity drug called Zepbound that will be a rival to Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Darron Cummings/AP hide caption toggle caption Darron Cummings/AP Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. received Food and Drug Administration approval for an obesity drug called Zepbound that will be a rival to Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Darron Cummings/AP An obesity drug called Zepbound won approval for use in adults from the Food and Drug Administration Wednesday, ushering in a new rival to Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster Wegovy. Eli Lilly & Co., maker of Zepbound, says it shows…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.In an unserious Republican primary race, low blows have been flying—including about candidates’ footwear. The insults are petty, but they help reveal what’s become of national politics in 2023.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:Cowbot Boots and a SuitRepublican primary candidates are avoiding the elephant in the room. None of the candidates at this past Wednesday’s debate have a good shot at beating…
Iodine is an essential trace mineral that is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones play a vital role in many important bodily functions, including:MetabolismGrowth and developmentHeart rateBody temperatureBrain functionMuscle functionReproductive healthIodine is also important for pregnant women and their developing babies. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, and birth defects, including stunted growth and intellectual disability.BenefitsIodine is an essential mineral that has many important benefits for the body, including:Supports thyroid function: Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones, which play a vital role in metabolism, growth and development, heart rate, body temperature, brain function, and muscle function.Improves cognitive function: Iodine…