SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is the federal program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries. The average benefit in 2024 was approximately $190 per month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA has now warned that it is running out of funds to continue issuing those benefits due to the budget impasse in Congress.

Doctors at Cleveland Clinic say the study's findings reflect a troubling trend seen in clinical practice. “If you have heart disease, you can tell that, okay, I have chest pain, I need to go to the doctor,” said Dr. Peminda Cabandugama, an endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic. “By the time people are diagnosed with diabetes, they have actually progressed to the point where they've already started, you know, feeling thirsty or peeing all the time. And so, because it's not one o

Other experts in the field echo her message. Research groups such as the PROT-AGE Study Group recommend similar levels for older adults, suggesting that increased protein can help preserve muscle and physical function. Studies from Harvard and other major institutions also suggest that diets higher in protein, particularly from lean meats, eggs, and legumes, are linked to slower cognitive decline over time.

The announcement on social media quickly gained traction, with hundreds of comments reflecting sharp divisions within the community. Support

Free play, long recognized as vital to childhood development, is increasingly sidelined in favor of structured programming. Medical professi

For scientists, the object represents a rare and valuable opportunity. Interstellar bodies are difficult to detect, and each provides new data on material originating from outside the solar system. Researchers hope that coordinated observations from Hubble, Gemini, the James Webb Space Telescope, and ground-based facilities will soon yield definitive answers about 3I/ATLAS’s makeup and behavior.

Dr. Hong explained that allergies are typically chronic and tend to flare up with seasonal triggers such as ragweed and mold. Common symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, a runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes. These reactions tend to occur suddenly, often within minutes of exposure to allergens, and persist as long as the individual remains exposed. Unlike colds, allergies are not contagious and do not involve fever or body aches.

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb is urging NASA to redirect spacecraft toward interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which continues to defy explanation months after discovery. With its strange glow, precise trajectory, and potential to be an alien probe, the object has reignited debate over extraterrestrial life. Scientists are calling for urgent imaging as public interest and disclosure speculation grow ahead of its December 19 flyby.

The White House and HHS have announced a 2026 launch of a voluntary, AI-powered digital health record system led by CMS, partnering with over 60 major tech and healthcare companies including Google, Amazon, Apple, and UnitedHealth. The initiative promises secure, seamless sharing of medical records across providers, personalized health insights, and modernized access through interoperable, patient-controlled tools.

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, prompting mass evacuations in Japan, Hawaii, and U.S. coastal states. Waves up to 16 feet hit parts of Russia, while Hawaii and California saw minor surges. U.S. federal and state agencies mobilized early warnings, and most alerts have since been lifted. Here’s what happened and how authorities responded.

The City of Akron is notifying 6,600 water customers after routine testing detected slightly elevated levels of Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at two sites. Officials emphasize there is no immediate health risk, and the water remains safe to drink. The city is taking corrective actions, including treatment adjustments and enhanced lake management, to bring levels back into compliance. Residents in the affected areas will receive mailed notifications in the coming weeks.

Eight children in the United Kingdom are thriving after being conceived through a pioneering reproductive technique designed to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial diseases, researchers announced Wednesday. The results, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, are the first detailed reports on the health outcomes of children born through mitochondrial donation, commonly known as three-parent IVF.

NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered a discovery unlike anything previously found on Mars. During a routine drive on May 30, 2024, in the Gediz Vallis channel on Mount Sharp, the rover accidentally crushed a rock, revealing bright yellow crystals inside. Follow-up analysis using the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer confirmed that the material was elemental sulfur, a form of sulfur never before detected on the Red Planet.

Scientists have confirmed groundbreaking findings from a sample collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which retrieved material from asteroid Bennu, located about 63 million kilometers from Earth. Early analysis of the sample revealed a treasure trove of prebiotic chemicals, including 14 of the 20 amino acids that life on Earth uses to build proteins, all five nucleotide bases required for DNA and RNA, and minerals that form in salty, evaporating water.

The latest wellness trend capturing attention across Hollywood is known as biohacking, a practice that blends lifestyle interventions with science-based techniques to enhance health, performance, and longevity. While the concept is not new, its recent surge in popularity has brought both enthusiasm and concern among health professionals.

British Egyptologist Dr. Chris Naunton, who led the excavation team, described the finding as “an ancient crime scene,” highlighting the contradiction of a sealed structure hiding the signs of internal disturbance. “The burial had already been disturbed before it was closed forever,” Dr. Naunton said. “The capstone was meant to protect the tomb, but it also ensured that the burial chamber was never checked again.”

Stewart, R‑Ashville, said lawmakers plan to reconvene in the fall and “potentially take another crack” at the legislation. House Speaker Matt Huffman, R‑Lima, voiced concern that the Senate had introduced more than a dozen issues, and emphasized that House priorities, including the two‑year operating budget due July 1, would take precedence over rushing cannabis reforms. The legislature intends to break for summer following the budget’s approval.

The frescoes, made up of thousands of painted plaster fragments, were originally part of a grand residence built between 43 and 150 C.E. in what is now Southwark, London. The building was destroyed before 200 C.E., leaving only a debris pit of shattered wall pieces. Excavations conducted between 2021 and 2022 unearthed the fragments at “The Liberty of Southwark,” the future site of a mixed-use development.

The decision has raised serious concerns throughout Cleveland’s eastern suburbs, where families are now facing a future with fewer options f

The studio's offerings extend beyond traditional yoga. Instructor Megan introduced me to the practice of sound baths, using a Native American drum flute to create hauntingly beautiful melodies that resonated deeply, promoting relaxation and inner peace. These sound baths are available in monthly classes and are also integrated into weekly sessions that combine yoga and sound healing.