Новости за 09.05.2024

Health advocacy groups are petitioning the Food and Drug Administration to ban a chemical sometimes used in the process of decaffeinating coffee. Lawmakers in California also recently reportedly proposed a bill to ban the use of the compound in coffee statewide. Does that mean you need to stop drinking it? 

It used to be that hearing aids required a visit to the doctor. These days, you can buy them over-the-counter. That’s great news for the millions of Americans that need or will need a little assistance hearing in their later years. Prior to the FDA's 2022 ruling allowing hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter (OTC), with no prescription necessary, the only way to get hearing aids was via a hearing test and prescription, today you can buy hearing aids at Amazon, CVS and even QVC! Considering... Читать дальше...

Frank Vogel is out as coach of the Phoenix Suns after one season. (David Berding/Getty Images)

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Suffering from arthritis pain? You’re not alone. Arthritis affects one in five adults in the United States. Not only does this disease cause pain and discomfort, it’s also extremely debilitating and can affect your overall quality of life. While there are over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, Dr. Gendai Echezona, a fellowship-trained, triple board-certified anesthesiologist specializing in interventional pain management, tells AOL, “Those affected by arthritis may experience stress... Читать дальше...

Feet are a breeding ground for dead skin and bacteria, which is why it’s super important to spend time cleaning them in the shower. Feet are easy to forget about or ignore in our hygiene routine. Especially when so much time is spent washing our hair, shaving, singing – you name it. But because our toes sweat in our socks and shoes all day, they’re ripe for odors and bacteria. Plus, your feet develop calluses over time that can be hard to get rid of. To combat all this, we searched high and low for the best foot scrubbers... Читать дальше...

When you think of a chronic condition, hearing loss probably isn’t the first thing that pops into your head. But according to the CDC, hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the US. Approximately 15.5% of adults over the age of 20 have some level of hearing loss. And by the age of 65, that percentage doubles. But advanced age isn’t the only factor affecting whether you might need hearing aids — your profession could also play a role. In fact, those who work in construction or music... Читать дальше...

Most of us are ready to put the colder months behind us as we head into summer. However, that means dealing with the toll that winter often takes on our hair. Freezing temperatures and dry air can damage your hair from cuticle to tip, and if you are already concerned with your hair’s fullness, getting your locks summer-ready can be a daunting task. After all, feeling our best often means looking our best, but thinning hair and hair loss can make that a challenge for many struggling with poor hair health. Читать дальше...

Constantly buying and selling stocks is inherently risky. It’s also time-consuming, stressful and expensive.

When a group of pro-Palestinian protesters pitched tents on Columbia University’s Manhattan campus on April 17, they had one goal: to compel the school to sever financial ties with Israel, including halting an academic program in Tel Aviv. Until the demand was met, they refused to leave. 

After having a bad haircut or experiencing significant hair loss, growing out your hair can feel incredibly slow. While microlink hair extensions make a great shortcut option, studies show that certain oils can naturally help boost hair growth when regularly applied and massaged into the scalp. And with today’s market and updated beauty technologies, brands are coming out with oils specifically designed to promote the hair growth process. Since there are a ton of options out there that feature... Читать дальше...

Wait! Before you rip up that dingy carpet in your living room, might we suggest giving the No. 1 bestselling Bissell Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner a try? This mighty stain-buster took social media by storm a few years ago thanks to its portable size and shocking results. And influencers aren't the only fans — nearly 60,000 Amazon shoppers are converts, and Yahoo's own home and garden editor is also a fan (check out her full Bissell Little Green review). Still have some spring cleaning to do? Читать дальше...

Mother's Day is merely days away, which means that if you haven't already picked out a perfect gift for her you're quickly running out of time for gifts that will arrive in time. While you could always opt to give her something like a Mother's Day gift basket or a subscription box for her, sometimes it's nice to surprise her with a big gift that you know she probably wouldn't think to buy for herself. 

If you're keeping your money within a traditional savings account, it could be time to move it to a high-yield account offering a better way for your savings to take root — at rates that are more than 10 times the national 0.46% average you might be earning with your neighborhood bank.

Today's best certificates of deposit come with guaranteed fixed rates that can protect your earnings from market fluctuations, offering the potential to balance out riskier investments or diversify your portfolio as you build toward a short-term goal, plan for retirement or save for a rainy day.

Did you know that you should be applying about 1.5 ounces of sunscreen every time you wear it? That's about the size of a shot glass, or roughly two tablespoons. When we spoke to dermatologists about the best sunscreens they recommend and use themselves, we learned that most adults aren't wearing sunscreen as often as they should — or enough of it to begin with.

Average mortgage rates continue to slide as of Thursday, May 9, 2024, with double-digit dips on 30-year and 15-year purchase and refinance terms.

Strong storms tracking through the central and eastern US Wednesday killed at least one person and as night approached, tens of thousands of residents in Tennessee braced for the impact of tornadoes.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić was named NBA MVP for a third time in four seasons Wednesday, further cementing his status among basketball's all-time greats.

Two young siblings out for a picnic with their mother died Monday after being swept up in a rapidly flowing stream, California authorities said.

Indianapolis police are investigating the incident between Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley and a Pacers fan at the end of Game 6 of their opening-round playoff series earlier this month.

Americans are addicted to caffeine but not to Starbucks, it seems.

When Chicago writer Natalia Nebel steps out for an espresso, for instance, Starbucks no longer comes to mind, even though she lives within walking distance to two of the coffee chain's more than 17,000 U.S. stores. 

"I used to go all the time and now I don't go anymore," said Nebel, 61, recalling her pre-COVID routine of setting up shop four days a week at a local Starbucks, finding it an enjoyable change of scenery and a comfortable spot to work. Читать дальше...