Ukraine shoots down 35 drones over Kyiv as attacks kill 3
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Ukraine shoots down 35 drones over Kyiv as attacks kill 3

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia enacted a major security clampdown before Tuesday’s annual commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, curbing the use of drones and ride-sharing services in its largest cities — even jet skis on the canals of St. Petersburg — amid its 14-month war with Ukraine.At least 21… […]

New Hope Against Painful Skin Issues Caused by Radiation Therapy
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New Hope Against Painful Skin Issues Caused by Radiation Therapy

By Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When Ann Alexander underwent chemotherapy to treat breast cancer a decade ago, she was warned about potential hair loss, nausea and vomiting.The 73-year-old wasn’t, however, told about the potential side effects of radiation therapy, namely acute radiation dermatitis. Symptoms can range from mild to severe,… […]

Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
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Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay

By Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount of time younger generations spend online every day — and the harms that habit can bring.But now a new study of older adults suggests that regular internet use may actually… […]

Tyson Foods posts surprise loss, cuts 2023 revenue forecast as beef, pork prices fall
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Tyson Foods posts surprise loss, cuts 2023 revenue forecast as beef, pork prices fall

May 8 (Reuters) – Tyson Foods Inc (TSN.N) shares plunged 16% to a three-year low on Monday as the U.S. meatpacker posted a surprise second-quarter loss and cut its full-year revenue forecast amid slowing consumer demand.The weaker-than-expected results indicate cash-strapped shoppers are cutting back on meat spending in a high-inflation environment while a shrinking cattle… […]

‘Morning After Pill’ for STDs Shows Promise in Limiting Disease
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‘Morning After Pill’ for STDs Shows Promise in Limiting Disease

May 8, 2023 — “Think of it as a morning after pill, but for STIs,” was how Aniruddha Hazra, MD, put it. Hazra specializes in infectious disease at University of Chicago Medicine Infectious Disease and Global Health unit. The cause of the grand statement? New research that shows the antibiotic doxycycline reduces the onset of HIV… […]

For Long COVID Parents, Everyday Life Is Still a Struggle
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For Long COVID Parents, Everyday Life Is Still a Struggle

May 8, 2023 — Brooke Keaton, 42, of Charlotte, NC, has a back-up plan for the bad days. She calls them “her long COVID days” and when she has one, her husband knows she’s too fatigued to play with their two daughters, ages 12 and 5. “Instead of heading to the park, we’ll do a movie… […]

Island Boys’ Franky Venegas Arrested For Domestic Battery
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Island Boys’ Franky Venegas Arrested For Domestic Battery

Island Boys’ Franky Venegas Arrested For Domestic Battery After Poolside Spat with GF 5/8/2023 3: 30 PM PT Franky Venegas, known to many as one of the viral Island Boys twins, has been arrested … after his girlfriend told cops he slapped her and pushed her in the pool. According to legal docs, obtained by… […]

Am I a High-Functioning Alcoholic? Know the Signs
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Am I a High-Functioning Alcoholic? Know the Signs

The classic picture of someone with alcohol use disorder  is someone who always drinks too much and whose life is falling apart because of it. But that’s not always the reality.Some people seem to be just fine even though they abuse alcohol. You may hear them called  “functional” or “high-functioning” alcoholics.You can still be one… […]

Factbox: Alberta wildfire impact on Canadian energy companies
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Factbox: Alberta wildfire impact on Canadian energy companies

May 8 (Reuters) – Canada’s main oil-producing province Alberta on Saturday declared a provincial state of emergency due to wildfires, shutting in at least 319,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), or 3.7% of the country’s production.On Tuesday, Canada Energy Regulator (CER) said it was aware of some companies reducing operations across Alberta and… […]