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US Marine identified as victim of surveillance flight that crashed in Philippines

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The Marine who died alongside three defense contractors last Thursday when their surveillance flight crashed in the Philippines has been identified as Sgt. Jacob M. Durham, according to officials. Last week, a Department of Defense-contracted aircraft went down in the southern province of Maguindanao del Sur while “providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the … Read more

Heir to salami dynasty dies in helicopter crash

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The chief executive of an Italian salami and prosciutto company died in a helicopter crash in north-central Italy on Wednesday, along with two other victims. Lorenzo Rovagnati, who was the chief executive of the Rovagnati food company, in Noceto, near Parma, when his helicopter crashed, according to Biassono Mayor Luciano Casiraghi. Video of the scene … Read more

Rare wildlife spotted in Poland

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Two unusual black wolves that are believed to be siblings, were caught on camera crossing a stream in a forest in Poland, according to a conservation organization. The rare sighting, which was captured on video last year, has prompted the SAVE Wildlife Conservation Fund Poland to retrieve scat droppings in the forest that the wolves … Read more

Women seek plastic surgeries to look smaller, more natural

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These days, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to cosmetic surgery. The so-called “Kardashian” look, which once popularized Brazilian butt lifts, breast augmentations and lip filler, is no longer the hot trend, some experts say. Plastic surgeons agree that they’re seeing more patients sizing down their appearance, opting for breast reductions and dissolving facial … Read more

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement for people with muscle atrophy

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People with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease, usually experience muscle weakness that impacts movement. New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for these patients, even restoring the capability to walk. In studies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, sessions of spinal cord stimulation were shown … Read more

Disease starts on your plate, cardiologist says — here’s what to change

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More than 133 million Americans (40%) had at least one chronic disease in 2022, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Topping the list of chronic diseases are heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes. Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist and public health campaigner based in … Read more

Seafood samples contain high levels of microplastics in western US: study

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Microplastics were detected in almost every seafood sample found off the coast of the western U.S. in a recent study, researchers claim.  The study, led by Portland State University (PSU), identified “anthropogenic particles” — which are materials produced or modified by humans — in the edible tissue of six different species of fish.  Those included … Read more

Secret reasons for ‘Zoom fatigue’ among American workers, says study

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People are suffering from “Zoom fatigue” for some very specific reasons, according to a recently published study.  In the post-pandemic world, the increasing reliance on virtual meetings has led to the identification of a new phenomenon among people who are apparently fed up with talking to colleagues on computer screens. This phenomenon has “significant” implications … Read more