Ever heard of breast density? It's a normal thing that about 40% of women over 40 have. But what does it mean? Well, when you get a mammogram, the doctor checks your breast tissue. There are four types: mostly fatty, mostly glandular, mixed, or extremely dense. Dense just means there's more glandula
Imagine you're out hiking and lose your way, or your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. No cell service? No problem! Both iPhone and Android users can now send messages via satellite. Apple's iOS 18 update and Google's Pixel 9 models bring this lifesaving feature to our pockets. For iPhone u
For the first time in decades, drug overdose rates are dropping in 40 states. Nationally, overdose deaths fell by about 10 percent in the year ending April 2024, from over 112,000 to around 101,000. States like North Carolina and Nebraska led the way with declines of 23 percent and 30 percent, respe
Scientists have been looking into how long kids born today will live. The news isn't as rosy as we might hope. Girls have a 5% chance of hitting 100, while boys only have a 2% shot. Gerontologist Jay Olshansky explains why these odds are lower than we think. He also tells us why dreaming of living t
Scientists have discovered that the rapid increase in life expectancy we've seen since the 20th century is slowing down. They studied data from countries like Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. from 1990 to 2019. The results show that while life expectancy is still rising, the rate has significantly d
There's big news in the tech world! Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and US-based Amkor Technologies are teaming up to bring advanced chip packaging technology to America. This is a game-changer, especially for the AI market. TSMC has a massive facility in Arizona that will han
As we enter adulthood, we're often warned about the risks of excessive drinking. However, many of us may not realize that moderate drinking, which is defined as up to two drinks a day for men and one for women, can still have negative effects on our bodies. The truth is, our bodies change significan
As the world becomes increasingly dependent on digital communication, the need for a more advanced messaging system has become apparent. RCS (Rich Communication Services) is a game-changer, offering a more feature-packed experience compared to traditional SMS. But are your iPhone-using contacts taki
Imagine a world where devices, once thought harmless, became instruments of destruction. This is exactly what happened in Lebanon, where Hezbollah's wireless pagers were rigged with explosives and triggered to blow up simultaneously. The attack, which killed at least 12 people and injured over 2,750
As we age, we often ask ourselves the same questions: How do we stay healthy, happy, and fulfilled? What can we control, and what's outside of our grasp? The answers lie in understanding how our thoughts and actions shape our experiences and, ultimately, our lives. Lyn Slater, a 71-year-old fashion
