US medicine spending shows rare dip Total U.S. spending on prescription medicines declined last year, a first in more than half a century. The dip was 1 percent, to $325.8 billion — a 3.5 percent drop after accounting for population growth and economic expansion, according to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. More
Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Cost of feeding a family of four: $146 to $289 a week Latest statistics give a range of prices for feeding a family of four a healthy diet. The cost of feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. More
2-year-old girl gets windpipe made from stem cells A 2-year-old girl born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells, the youngest patient in the world to benefit from the experimental treatment.... More
Why We're Voting — 20 BuzzFeed Staffers Shared The Reasons They're Hitting The Polls This Election "As a Gen Z'er participating in my second presidential election, I will be voting to ensure that younger generations get to experience the freedoms I was privileged to grow up with, granted by our ... 10/31/2024 - 6:08 am | View Link
Ive been using Windows 11 since its beta release. While its a solid operating system on its own, I almost cant use it without installing three apps that give me better customization and features.
Google Chrome's reputation for excessive RAM usage might finally be nearing an end, thanks to an update with heaps of new performance features. These updates grant you more control over Chrome and keep its RAM usage in check.
Imagine a productivity app with free templates, team collaboration, mobile-tablet-desktop synergy, and push notifications for task reminders and due dates. That sounds like a unicorn, but it's notit's Milanote, and if you're not using it, you should be.
Dear Eric: I’ve struggled with a mild autoimmune condition for the last three decades that would flare from time to time. Normal life is difficult during the flares, especially while raising a family and running a business with my husband. I did the best I could.
About five years ago, I got extremely sick, and it just got worse and worse.
In the never-ending battle to keep our homes private, there is yet another new worry: your beloved air fryer. UK consumer group Which? found smart air fryers packed with data-gathering tech, all while silently cooking up your favorite mealsbut they're far from the only household item stealing your data.