Health

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, after experiencing urinary symptoms, his private office said on Sunday.Prostate cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in men in the US, after lung cancer, and affects the gland that sits beneath the bladder and in front of…

Tom Cruise said he wants to keep making movies until he's in his 100s. If he stays as active and curious as he is now, he may well succeed.The 62-year-old actor, who is best known for his adrenaline-fueled stunts in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, said in 2023 that he was inspired by Harrison Ford, who…

About once a week, I down my coffee and sprint to the bathroom, moments later, only to find the door locked. Someone beat me to it. I pace in the hallway for a minute or two, imagining that they must be almost done.But time is not on my side, so I take two flights of…

When I first moved to Charleston, South Carolina with my husband and infant, I didn't know anyone.Living in a condominium community just across the bridge from the Isle of Palms was a dream come true, not only for the palm trees and easy beach access, but because it was here that I met someone who…

During my junior year of high school, I was taking two narcotic painkillers every four hours between classes.In my first year of full-time employment as a young worker, I had to take a month off for an emergency spine surgery.I then had five unmedicated childbirths — not because I wanted to, but because I couldn't…

Exercising regularly is known to lower the risk of death, especially from heart problems. But scientists have discovered that that reduction in risk may differ between the sexes, with some people reaping greater benefits in less workout time.So, who has to exercise more to reduce their risk of death: Women or men?It turns out that…

I wasn't born into money. I live paycheck to paycheck on a $70,000 salary while paying off credit cards and college loans from 16 years ago. But still, I'm planning my dream wedding.I was incredibly surprised when my parents offered $5,000 for the wedding. My dad has an 8th-grade education, and my mom is an…

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Summer is just around the corner and this means one thing — the season for outdoor activities is about to start. Whether you are a professional triathlete, a budding marathon runner or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, a good GPS watch can make a huge difference to your sun-soaked adventures. The best part? You do not…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alex George, a 29-year-old baker and content creator living in Philadelphia, about her career pivot following her Ewing's sarcoma diagnosis. It's been edited for length and clarity.I truly loved baking from a young age. When I'd watch TV, I'd usually opt for Food Network and loved…