As a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University, Kristen Fortney used bioinformatics to study the genetics of supercentenarians — people who live to the age of 110 and beyond. Now she is at the forefront of biotech efforts to turn longevity
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Dyer & Butler Ltd – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
From their Safety, Sustainability and Training Director, Steven Broom, being awarded 
Health and Safety Influencer of the Year 2019, to win a number of President and Gold Medal Awards across a variety of divisions, Dyer & Butler Ltd enjoyed an
Does the president’s exam provide clues for 2024?
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden remains a “healthy, vigorous 80-year-old male who is fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency,” the White House physician said Thursday after the president received his first physical exam in a year and
Biden is “healthy” and “vigorous,” the White House doctor said
Since his last physical, Biden battled a case of Covid and a rebound infection but O’Connor said the president has not experienced any prolonged symptoms that would be considered long Covid.
Biden’s health has remained stable since his last medical
Is popcorn healthy? Benefits, downsides and eating it every day
Popcorn.
It’s light and fluffy, salty and crunchy. Sometimes buttery, it can also be made sweet or savory. Hot or room temperature, it’s a late-night favorite both at the movies and at home. More than 17 billion quarts are consumed
WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as a possible carcinogen
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the cancer arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), recently indicated that aspartame will likely be declared a “possible carcinogen to humans.”
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Why I Don’t Eat Mushrooms
Mushrooms are commonly eaten among vegans and non-vegans alike, but many feel that mushrooms are not suitable for food. Below are a few of the reasons that I personally choose not to eat mushrooms.
(Note: Before anyone starts jumping on
Study: Preventable Deaths Rose During Pandemic Across All States | Healthiest Communities Health News
A new report offers a bleached picture of the state of the country’s health care system as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with premature deaths on the rise across states while disparities in access to reproductive care for women
Eating healthy is hard. It’s even harder for people who can barely afford to eat at all
Household food insecurity is directly linked to health issues, including heart disease and diabetes. For someone living with a food
Will Your COVID-19 Mask Protect You from Wildfire Smoke?
- Health experts say an N95 mask is your best bet for protecting yourself from both the novel coronavirus and wildfire smoke.
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