WASHINGTONPOST (Daniel Wu) - Alcohol-linked cancer deaths have doubled in recent decades. What to know about risk.
Around 23,126 people died from alcohol-attributable cancer in 2023, up from 11,361 in 1990, according to a study.
NYTIMES (Anemona Hartocollis) - Bryan Johnson Wants to Live Forever. But Why?
The longevity guru intensely monitors his diet and health. At a dinner party, he was asked about his quest for immortality. There was silence.
NYTIMES (Ross Douthat and Sophia Alvarez Boyd) - An 8 P.M. Bedtime, Oxygen Chambers, Blood Tests Galore. What Would You Do for a Longer Life?
The tech mogul Bryan Johnson is trying to design the blueprint for defying death.
AI:Tech mogul Bryan Johnson is attempting to engineer a biological blueprint to defy aging and mortality through extreme protocols including strict 8 P.M. bedtimes, oxygen chamber use, and exhaustive blood testing. This pursuit of longevity explores the limits of human intervention in the natural lifecycle as he seeks to rewrite the rules of death.Open
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - ‘Deeply concerning’: Heart disease risks spike in younger women | Bianca Across the Nation
The American Heart Association projects that nearly 6 in 10 American women could suffer from cardiovascular disease by 2050. Cardiologist Dr. Chauncey Crandall breaks down the key factors behind these surging numbers, including stress, workforce demands, and lifestyle changes.
NPR (Joseph Kim) - A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease
Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.
NYTIMES (Carl Zimmer) - ‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have Been Less Deadly
Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.
NYTIMES (K. R. Callaway) - Can This New Enzyme Turn Back the Clock in Bodily Tissues?
In a recent study, scientists devised a way of reversing the buildup of compounds that lead to some age-related diseases.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - France Sees 5,700 Excess Deaths During Heatwave Amid AC Debate.
France reported nearly 6,000 excess deaths during a Europe-wide heatwave throughout June and July.
France’s public health agency has revealed a sharp rise in excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave earlier this year, highlighting Europe’s lack of air conditioning and its vulnerability to high temperatures. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: According to Public Health France, the country experienced 5,764 excess deaths during a historic heatwave which hit the European continent from June 17 to July 2. The agency reported 21,674 deaths during the heatwave, significantly higher than the 15,910 deaths statistically expected based on prior years. The data was released on Wednesday. This constitutes a 36 percent increase in mortality rates and the highest excess death count from a heatwave in France since 2003, when…Open
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Heatwaves Linked to Over 2,700 Deaths in England and Wales Amid AC Debate.
A new study has suggested that almost 3,000 people have died in the United Kingdom due to recent heatwaves.
A new study has suggested over 2,500 people across England and Wales died during unprecedented heatwaves throughout May and June, underscoring the risks posed by extreme heat and the need for air conditioning. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A new study has suggested that almost 3,000 people have died in England and Wales due to recent heatwaves. DETAIL: According to a new study conducted by Imperial College London, the Met Office, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, approximately 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the heatwaves in England and Wales throughout May and June. Statistics for the United Kingdom’s other Home Nations, Scotland and Northern Ireland, would likely drive the estimate…Open
AI:A new study conducted by Imperial College London, the Met Office, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine indicates that approximately 2,700 people died from heat-related causes across England and Wales during May and June 2026. The report highlights that extreme temperatures place severe strain on the cardiovascular system, with June alone accounting for roughly 2,200 deaths. These fatalities underscore a growing vulnerability in European nations that lack widespread air conditioning, as net-zero mandates continue to discourage the installation of cooling units. While only about 20 percent of European households utilize AC compared to approximately 90 percent of U.S. households, officials in cities like Paris have…Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Watch live: McMaster announces Senate appointment for Graham's seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is set to announces his pick to fill the remainder of Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R) Senate term after his unexpected death over the weekend. Graham, who easily won his primary election last month, died Saturday of an aortic dissection, preliminary findings found. President Trump suggested Monday that Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone should replace the her brother as senator. A handful of South Carolina Republicans have expressed interest in the open seat. A special primary election will be held Aug. 11 to take on Democrat Annie Andrews in the general election this fall. #lindseygraham #southcarolina #senate