Health & Wellness

Written By: Kate Pickles Health Editor Genetic Predisposition and Healthy Lifestyle Are you genetically predisposed to a shorter lifespan? Your lifestyle could change that. According to a study, people with such genetic predisposition can add up to five years to their lives if they maintain a healthy lifestyle. The first study of its kind,…

TL/DR - A senior US intelligence official has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely did not directly order the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian prison in February, contradicting claims from foreign leaders. The official stated that while Putin is ultimately responsible for the conditions leading to…

TL/DR - President-elect Lai Ching-te has pledged to hold an annual health symposium to assess the progress of healthcare policies in Taiwan. Among the proposals to be pursued by the new government include reduction of the cancer mortality rate, provision of mental health leave for students, and an increase in cancer screening. A NT$10 billion…

TL/DR - Three progressive Democrats are leading the race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer in Oregon's 3rd Congressional District. The candidates include Eddy Morales, a city councilor and former DC-based organizer focusing on affordable housing and immigration reform; Susheela Jayapal, a former county commissioner and corporate…