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A new study has found that Washington, DC, has experienced the largest increase in its rat population.Published in Science Advances, the study analyzed public complaints and inspection data from 16 cities worldwide, marking the first…

Less than six weeks remain before retirees will get a raise. Last month, the Social Security Administration announced that the next cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 2.5%. The adjustment takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.But retirees…

A study from Karolinska Institutet links long-term use of common cardiovascular drugs, like antihypertensives and cholesterol-lowering medications, to a reduced risk of dementia, while antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk…

An expert is warning the increase in what is known as “atypical” pneumonia, especially among school-age children and adolescents, is probably only the tip of the iceberg. “I wouldn’t want people to think that this is a scary…

A recent study from McGill University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.…

Tesla said Wednesday that its global sales of cars and trucks rose 6.4 percent in the third quarter, the first quarterly increase the company has reported this year and a sign that demand for electric cars may be recovering as interest…

Exposure to outdoor light at night could put people at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience."We show that, in the U.S., there is a positive association…

Local social services hotline 211 reports a 40% increase in calls from people asking for food assistance since early 2023.It's an issue nonprofits and food pantry officials said has gotten worse since March of that year, when a…

Topline Consuming meat, particularly red and processed meat, and even poultry like chicken and turkey may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future, according to a new study published on Tuesday, adding to growing…

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Local food pantries are struggling to keep up with demand as more families experience food insecurity.Love Thy Neighbor prides itself on feeding those in need, but lately their shelves are emptier."It's really…