Why water is the best drink during a heat wave
More water, please. Millions of Americans are experiencing a record-breaking heat wave that has continued for days on end.
Why Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid are closing thousands of drug stores across America
Walgreens said Thursday that it plans to close a “significant” number of its roughly 8,600 stores in the United States. Around 25% of Walgreens’ stores aren’t profitable, and the chain will look to close stores that are right by one …
What to know about dengue as CDC warns of rising risk in US
Dengue virus is the most common mosquito-spread virus globally, but generally relatively rare in the continental United States. However, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week about a higher-than-expected number of dengue cases among US travelers …
A summer wave of Covid-19 has arrived in the US
Covid-19 levels have been rising in the United States for weeks as new variants drive what’s become an annual summer surge.
Some bars and eateries are banning 20-somethings. Can it become a widespread practice?
When Johnny B. Barounis opened The Auction House in New York’s Upper East Side in 1993, he knew he wanted to deter a certain type of customer in their early 20s — in his words, “those kids that had their …
Taco Bell enters the value meal wars with its biggest deal ever
This is the summer of fast food value meal wars, and Taco Bell isn’t sitting back. The chain announced Thursday that it’s entering the battle with one of its biggest deals ever.
Science of social media’s effect on mental health isn’t as clear cut as a warning label might suggest
When US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy pushed last week for a tobacco-style warning on social media, he called the mental health crisis in young people an emergency that demanded action without waiting for “perfect information.”
Born from the tragedy of gun violence, this program teaches children how to stop a wound from bleeding out
When I visited Rocklin Elementary school, I sat in on a lesson with a third-grade class – a lesson I would never have imagined as a father, a journalist or a trauma surgeon.
Many older adults are still taking daily aspirin, even though some shouldn’t be, experts say
Some seniors across the United States continue to take a daily aspirin in the hopes of reducing their cardiovascular disease risk, even though the practice is only recommended for certain high-risk patients — and taking it without a doctor’s recommendation …
US surgeon general declares US gun violence an urgent public health crisis
Gun violence in the United States is a public health crisis that demands urgent action, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared in a major new advisory that pushes for more research and stronger laws designed to reduce harm.
Extended Stay America Celebrates Cancer Survivors in June with 'Hope Walls' Initiative
In honor of National Cancer Survivors Month, Extended Stay America®, the nation’s premier mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand, is amplifying its support for cancer survivors and those currently battling the disease through its heartwarming 'Celebrating Survival' initiative. This campaign extends their …
Celebrate Your Love on the Greens: Casa Velas' New Golf Honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta
Newlyweds, get ready to tee off your married life in style with Casa Velas’ exclusive golf-themed honeymoon package in stunning Puerto Vallarta. This luxury adults-only boutique hotel offers a unique blend of romance, relaxation, and world-class golf experiences to ensure …
Affordable luxury: Price-conscious Americans are turning to cheaper steakhouses
“God I love Texas Roadhouse,” began one thread on Reddit, with over 1,000 upvotes. “Texas Roadhouse never disappoints,” began another, with over 5,000 votes. A third touted the “incredible value.”
The forgotten racial history of Red Lobster
Communities around the country are losing cheddar bay biscuits and all-you-can-eat seafood deals as troubled Red Lobster closes around 100 US restaurants, with up to 135 more closures looming.
Texas Children's Advocates Applaud Biden Administration's Expansion of Legal Pathways for Undocumented Spouses and Dreamers
CHILDREN AT RISK celebrates a landmark victory for immigrant families following the Biden Administration's announcement of expanded legal pathways for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, often referred to as "Dreamers."
