J.D. Vance Questions Whether Biden Was ‘Capable of Doing the Job’ Following Cancer Diagnosis

Vice President J.D. Vance questioned on Monday whether former President Joe Biden was “capable of doing the job” of Commander in Chief, following the news that Biden has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. “Of course, we wish the best for the former President’s health. It sounds pretty serious, but hopefully he makes the right … Read more

Climate Change Is Worsening Sleep Apnea

We all have cause to take climate change personally. Not only do higher temperatures lead to such mega-events as droughts, heat waves, wildfires, and floods, they also affect human health—exacerbating asthma, allergies, cardiovascular disease, the spread of water-borne pathogens, and more. Now, it appears that a warming world affects us in one other, potentially life-threatening … Read more

Are Protein Shakes Good for You?

Most Americans get plenty of protein. But that hasn’t hampered interest in this important macronutrient: In 2024, protein supplement sales in the U.S. increased by 9%, according to the market-research firm Statista. A lot of that supplemental protein gets blitzed into shakes. But are protein shakes actually healthy? Benefits of protein shakes [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] If … Read more

What Does a Gleason Score of 9 Mean? Understanding Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with a “more aggressive” form of prostate cancer, his office said in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, Biden, 82, was diagnosed with cancer on Friday, May 16, upon a medical check after experiencing “increasing urinary symptoms.” It added that Biden’s cancer was characterized by a Gleason … Read more

Political Leaders Offer Messages of Support to Former President Biden After Cancer Diagnosis

Political leaders from across parties in the U.S. extended their sympathies to Democratic former President Joe Biden, 82, after his office announced Sunday that he was diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer. Biden, who served as Vice President from 2009 to 2017 and President from 2021 to January, and his family are reviewing … Read more