Could a Calorie-Restricted Diet or Fasting Help You Live Longer?
Calorie restriction and intermittent fasting both increase longevity in animals, aging experts say. Here’s what that means for you.
FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the sale of an antibiotic for the treatment of urinary tract infections in women, giving U.S. health providers a powerful new tool to combat a common infection that is increasingly unresponsive to the existing suite of antimicrobial drugs. The drug, pivmecillinam, has been used in Europe for…
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
The Biden administration on Wednesday said that it would begin requiring dairy cows moving across state lines to be tested for bird flu, which has been spreading in herds for months. The new policy is part of a growing effort to stamp out the spread of a virus that federal health officials have sought to…
15 Sleek Leather Backpacks You’ll Want to Carry Everywhere
Senreve is a go-to brand for working women, and rightfully so. You can wear this style as a backpack, crossbody, satchel, or tote. Now that’s bang for your buck. Colors: Chestnut, Noir, Cream, Forest, Marine Material: Leather, micro suede Dimensions: Length: 13.25 inches; depth: 5.91 inches; height: 8.75 inches
What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees
The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced new rules taking aim at two of the most difficult and annoying issues in air travel: obtaining refunds and encountering surprise fees late in the booking process. “Passengers deserve to know upfront what costs they are facing and should get their money back when an airline owes them —…
Beef From Dairy Cows? It Could Be a Lifeline for American Farmers.
Where’s the rib-eye? Someday soon it might be grazing on a dairy farm. Meat from dairy cows, rarely valued in American kitchens and restaurants, usually becomes dog food and fast-food burgers. The farmer gets about 60 cents a pound. But selling it for steaks could get them $6 or more a pound, allowing struggling U.S.…
Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho’s Abortion Ban: 5 Takeaways
The abortion case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday featured vigorous questioning and comments, particularly by the three liberal justices. At issue is whether Idaho’s near-total ban on abortion is so strict that it violates a federal law requiring emergency care for any patient, including providing abortions for pregnant women in dire situations. A ruling…
Grandmother Becomes Second Patient to Receive Kidney From Gene-Edited Pig
A severely ill 54-year-old woman earlier this month became the second person to receive a kidney transplanted from a genetically modified pig, surgeons at NYU Langone Health in New York announced on Wednesday. The patient, who had both heart failure and kidney failure, was given the organ on April 12, just eight days after receiving…
What Does Preppy Style Mean Now?
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Lisa Birnbach has seen this all before. The author of The Official Preppy Handbook, which went old-world viral in 1980, is peering out from her proverbial Lacoste visor at yet another preppy revival. Whether it’s Emma Chamberlain going full dark academia…
What’s the Best Way to Salt Scrambled Eggs
In this column, Ask Kenji, the cookbook author Kenji López-Alt answers your questions. This week, he discusses the surprising science of salting scrambles. Q. Should I add salt to scrambled eggs before cooking, during or after? — Ashley Allison, Chicago A. “Don’t season it,” a young Gordon Ramsay warns in the viral video that has…