Beloved drink linked to less body fat and more muscle: study

Go ahead and pour another cup. While some may find extra padding more attractive, too much body fat can be harmful to health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and more. However, a leaner physique could be one drink away, according to research out of Finland, and it’s one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide. Probably already part of your daily or morning routine, a morning cup of joe does a lot of heavy lifting for health. From reshaping gut bacteria to keeping you young, the benefits of coffee are far and wide. And now there’s more good…

‘There’s a sense that these algorithms are objective and they get to know you’: How social media warps our understanding of healthcare

Social media has upended how people engage with healthcare, as it provides a platform for people to share their experiences, find support groups, and learn more about symptoms and conditions. But it’s also given nefarious actors a platform to promote products, spread misinformation and prey on people’s fears. Meanwhile, algorithms…

Ben Rice’s struggles at plate coming at wrong time for Yankees

TORONTO — The reasons for the Yankees offense death-spiraling over the past two months are spread up and down the lineup. But among the more notable culprits has been Ben Rice not producing like the Ben Rice from earlier this season. Before going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts Saturday…

Islam Makhachev now in UFC record books thanks to hallmark consistency

Two numbers in UFC lore don’t get talked about enough: 11 and 16. The first, in this case, points to the 11 straight successful defenses of the UFC flyweight title by the one they call “Mighty Mouse,” Demetrious Johnson. And 16, that’s the number of fights in a row Anderson…

Dodgers manager says Jacob Misiorowski is ‘great’ for baseball

As Shohei Ohtani’s manager, Dave Roberts knows how much a singular talent can mean to baseball. Roberts described Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski in such terms following the Dodgers’ 4-1 loss on Saturday. “It’s fantastic,” Roberts said. “I hope that we can give Jacob as much credit and publicity as…

Security threat shuts down avocado pipeline from Mexico to the US

A security scare in one of Mexico’s biggest avocado-producing states has abruptly stopped US inspections, threatening to disrupt shipments of the popular fruit into America. The US Embassy announced Wednesday all US government operations in Michoacán had been suspended because of what it described as a “threat to US interests.”…

FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new kind of flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturer Moderna said. The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older. Other brands of flu…

Dodgers pitching takes another hit as MRI reveals bone chips in elbow

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff has been hit hard with injuries so far this season. And the club received another tough update regarding one of their key bullpen pieces on Thursday. The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported that a recent MRI showed bone chips in Dodgers reliever Will Klein’s elbow.…

July layoffs hit lowest level in two years despite AI fears: report

Layoffs in July hit their lowest level in two years – a sign of a resilient labor market despite big economic shocks from the war in Iran and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, according to a report Thursday. US-based employers announced 33,429 job cuts in July – down 27%…

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