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A new study reports heat exposure may harm the immune system and increase inflammation, potentially impacting heart health. Martin Harvey/Getty Images2023 was the hottest year on record for planet Earth, and by the middle of the 21st century, the U.S. will experience 27–50 days of temperatures exceeding 90 degrees each year. Prolonged heat exposure may lead to heat-related illnesses with complications such as increased risk for heart disease. A new study reports that high heat exposure may harm the body’s immune system and increase inflammation, potentially harming a person’s cardiovascular health. Scientists reported that 2023 was the warmest year on…

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Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer wants America to know that today’s high court isn’t pragmatic. For good measure, he declares that he is, especially when it comes to interpretating law. That’s not just conjecture. That’s laid out in the title to his new 250-page book, “Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism.” It’s a gaslighting of the U.S. Constitution, an attempt to sway opinion that rights protected by the founding document aren’t applicable today, since society and technology have changed since 1791. Justice Breyer argues that the words written don’t mean what the Founders meant…

A drug currently being investigated to treat Alzheimer’s could have the potential to ease menopause-related symptoms. Tim Booth/StocksyMenopause naturally occurs as a person who was assigned female at birth ages and their menstrual cycle ends. During and after menopause, women are at an increased risk for weight gain and osteoporosis. Researchers from the University of Central Florida have found a drug currently being studied to treat neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease may also help with the prevention of menopause-related bone loss and weight gain.Menopause naturally occurs as a woman ages and her menstrual cycle ends. During and after menopause,…

Tensions are continuing to rise as Manilla and Beijing trade accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly Islands. Chinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea. This is that same location where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago. According to a report by RT, the incident occurred near the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands archipelago, claimed by several countries including the China and Philippines. In 1999,…

There’s active consideration at NBC News to cut ties with Ronna McDaniel after the brutal reception her hiring as an analyst has gotten, a network insider tells Fox News Digital.The former Republican National Committee chairwoman was signed as a paid contributor last week, leading to an immediate uproar among current and former NBC staffers, as well as media critics who considered the longtime Donald Trump ally unacceptable for the news organization.  An MSNBC insider told Fox News Digital that the pushback against McDaniel’s hiring was worse than leadership anticipated, and not just from within NBC, and due to that there…

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Red meat is a known carcinogen. Now researchers say it raises colorectal cancer risk even higher for people with a genetic predisposition. Andrew Cebulka/StocksyPrevious research suggests that eating large amounts of red or processed meat can increase someone’s risk for colorectal cancer. Researchers are now interested in understanding how someone’s genetics influence their colorectal cancer risk from eating red and processed meat. A recent study identified two biomarkers associated with a higher risk for colorectal cancer from red meat consumption. Participants with these biomarkers had a higher risk for colorectal cancer when they consumed higher amounts of red meat. Colorectal…

Pancakes have always been a part of the American breakfast table. Waffles were introduced much later in 1603 and rose to popularity as a crispy golden pancake alternative that you could serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and maple syrup. The two have been battling it out to be crowned as America’s favorite breakfast item ever since.The battle of breakfast titansOften considered to be the most important meal, breakfast, for many people, is also their favorite meal of the day. Among the endless bounty of items on the morning menu, two classics have stood the test of time as sweet…

Citing concerns over the safety of election workers and the escalation of political tensions, much of it blamed on former President Donald Trump’s contentious statements on the campaign trail and some of his supporters’ actions during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol in 2021, a wave of states, predominantly under Democratic leadership, is advancing legislation aimed at prohibiting firearms at polling sites and ballot drop boxes as the presidential election approaches. This initiative is being sold by liberals as a broader effort to safeguard the electoral process from potential intimidation and violence. But conservatives and gun owners aren’t…