According to data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), it has been found that white women have the highest rates of fractures among postmenopausal women. However, other racial and ethnic groups are not far behind. Over a nearly 20-year period, the study showed that Black, Pacific Islander, Asian, and multiracial women had significantly lower risks
Filmmaking is a complex art form that allows creators to explore a variety of themes and emotions. One such film that delves into deep personal and familial dynamics is Really Good Driver, which made its debut at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival. This short film, written, directed, and starring Alex Song-Xia, follows the story of
Leadership is a crucial aspect of any institution, particularly in times of crisis or controversy. The recent resignation of Columbia University’s president, Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, underscores the challenges that university leaders face when navigating protests and dissent on campus. In the case of Shafik, her resignation comes after months of criticism over protests on the
Starbucks has made a bold move by offering incoming CEO and Chair Brian Niccol a substantial increase in compensation in order to entice him away from his previous position as chief executive at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Niccol is set to officially begin his new role at the coffee giant on September 9th, with the challenging
The Federal Trade Commission recently made a significant decision to ban marketers from utilizing fake reviews, including those created with AI technology, to promote their products and services. This move was supported by all five FTC commissioners, signifying a unanimous decision to crack down on misleading practices in the advertising industry. The FTC’s decision to
Recently, the Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The committee, established to investigate maternal deaths and near-misses, faced criticism for appointing an anti-abortion activist physician, Dr. Ingrid Skop, to a position initially designated for a rural community member. This decision raised eyebrows as Dr. Skop has a
The recent report from the Labor Department highlighted that inflation rose as expected in July, primarily driven by higher housing-related costs. The consumer price index, which measures prices for goods and services, increased by 0.2% for the month, resulting in a 12-month inflation rate of 2.9%. Excluding food and energy, the core CPI saw a
Social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague and boxer Tommy Fury have recently announced their split, just a little over a year after getting engaged. The couple, both aged 25, initially met while participating in the 2019 series of the popular ITV2 reality show Love Island. Together, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Bambi, in
Google made waves in the tech world with its recent Made By Google event where it introduced several new Pixel devices, along with groundbreaking updates to its Gemini chatbot. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of Gemini Live, a feature that brings voice capabilities to the chatbot, allowing users to engage in natural
Recent research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania challenges previous estimates regarding the likelihood of individuals with Parkinson’s disease developing dementia. While earlier studies suggested that up to 80 percent of patients would develop dementia within 15-20 years of a Parkinson’s diagnosis, the new findings indicate a lower risk. According to the study, only about