IRS Phone Number: Get All Your Tax Questions Answered - CNET

If you filed an extension and you're just getting started on your taxes, the IRS can help but you might experience long wait times.
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Don't waste your time recycling plastic

It might seem counterintuitive, but plastic as a material is not recyclable.
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200 days of horror – Mass graves in Gaza

Disturbing reports continue to emerge about mass graves in Gaza in which Palestinian victims were reportedly found stripped naked with their hands tied, prompting renewed concerns about possible war crimes amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, the UN human rights … Read more at UN News

Want Better Skin? Here's How to Naturally Boost Your Body's Collagen Levels - CNET

Your body produces less collagen as you age, but you can keep your skin supple and your joints healthy by eating these foods.
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Research showcases Indigenous stewardship's role in forest ecosystem resilience

Oregon State University researchers have teamed with the Karuk Tribe to create a novel computer simulation model that showcases Indigenous fire stewardship's role in forest ecosystem health. Read more at Phys.Org

Research seeks solution to PFAS chemicals in waste

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are looking for a better way to remove or degrade stubborn pollutants, also called forever chemicals, from waste before they impact human and animal health. Read more at Phys.Org

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.

Lana Vierra misses the swing set at her Lahaina home, which was reduced to ashes in the wildfires that swept through her community last summer. A... Read more at Yahoo Entertainment

: Experimental Ovarian Cryopreservation Could Delay Menopause, but Experts Are Weighing the Risks

Extracting, freezing and retransplanting slices of hormone-producing ovarian tissue could postpone menopause, but some experts say it’s not effective enough—or necessary Read more at Scientific American

How My Wellness Passion Was Actually Destroying My Health

“Your body holds deep wisdom. Trust in it. Learn from it. Nourish it. Watch your life transform and be healthy.” ~Bella Bleue It didn’t fit. I zipped, tugged, and shimmied, but the zipper wouldn’t budge. I was twenty-three, it was my college graduation, and t… Read more at Tinybuddha.com

UnitedHealth Group says it paid a ransom to protect patient data compromised in cyberattack

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Meet The Company Disrupting The Social Stigma On Vaginal Health

O Positiv prioritizes and advocates for women’s health by providing effective solutions for health concerns that have been historically overlooked. Read more at Forbes

Touch Improves Our Mental and Physical Health

A group of researchers from Germany and the Netherlands set out to better understand the effects of touch on our physical and mental well-being. Read more at Psychology Today

No more noncompetes, FTC says; Tenessee bill would allow teachers to carry guns

The Federal Trade Comission voted yesterday to ban nearly all noncompete agreements. Tenessee's lawmakers have passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns on campus. Read more at NPR

What to Do About Your Bunions

The foot deformity is common, especially among older people. But stigma prevents people from talking about it and seeking treatment.
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5G and Connectivity Playbook

Business Insider's 5G and Connectivity Playbook explores how one of our generation's most important tech innovations is transforming how we work, live, and connect. Read more at Business Insider

Lakes worldwide are facing a slew of health issues that may become chronic

Like humans, lakes are living systems that can suffer from a number of health issues, including circulatory and respiratory problems, infections, nutritional imbalances, and heat-related illnesses. Without treatment, these conditions can become chronic, harmi… Read more at Phys.Org

Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space

Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.
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Turning Customers Into Investors - Tiny Health’s Experience

Tiny Health, the first at-home baby gut health testing company secured 25% of their Series A funding from their own customer base in record time. Read more at Forbes

Protecting Our Health Starts With Our Planet: A Heart Surgeon’s View

People care about their health, and the health of their children and grandchildren, and if they understand how climate change, land degradation, and species loss is de... Read more at Forbes

6 Mental Health Apps For Work, To Try In 2024

Poor mental health is a serious crisis facing Americans, and U.S. employers need to urgently figure out a solution. Here are six mental health apps for the workplace. Read more at Forbes

Where Will the Legit Health Info Go If TikTok Goes Dark?

If TikTok goes dark, it could render unavailable the work of those who have made the site a go-to for expert- and user-generated videos on topics that cover the spectrum of consumer health. Read more at WebMD

"What Happened To My Life?": People Are Sharing The Unforgettable Last Words They Heard Others Say On Their Deathbeds

Doctors, nurses, caregivers, and loved ones are sharing their experiences being present for the final moments of someone's life...and hearing their last words.View Entire Post › Read more at Buzzfeed

Amanda Nguyen and Kelley Robinson Say Joy Is Crucial to Ensuring an Equal Future

Civil rights activists Amanda Nguyen and Kelley Robinson said joy is crucial in the fight for an equal future at the TIME100 Summit
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Governor Newsom wants to Let Arizona Doctors Provide Abortions in California

Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state. Read more at Time

Tory Burch, Thasunda Brown Duckett, and Hans Vestberg on How Businesses Can Adapt to Major Change

The top officers of four companies the need to adapt and pursue meaning beyond profit at the TIME100 Summit
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Phoebe Robinson and Alex Edelman on the Power of Comedy

Comedians Phoebe Robinson and Alex Edelman spoke about the power of laughter at the TIME100 Summit
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Margaret Atwood and Lauren Groff on Writing About Women in Moments of Survival

Margaret Atwood and Lauren Groff joined the TIME100 Summit to discuss their approaches to writing
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Preparation of single-atom catalysts for highly sensitive gas detecting

Gas sensors have been widely applied in areas such as medical health, environmental monitoring, and food safety. However, current gas sensors still face several challenges, including low sensitivity, long response and recovery times, and baseline drift. Read more at Phys.Org

California Announces First New State Park in a Decade, Sets Climate Goals for Natural Lands

The 1,600-acre (648-hectare) Dos Rios tract in the state's crop-rich Central Valley is set to open June 12 as California's 281st state park. Read more at Time

A new kind of gene-edited pig kidney was just transplanted into a person

A month ago, Richard Slayman became the first living person to receive a kidney transplant from a gene-edited pig. Now, a team of researchers from NYU Langone Health reports that Lisa Pisano, a 54-year-old woman from New Jersey, has become the second. Her new… Read more at MIT Technology Review

How to Dark Psychology

Learn the psychological tricks used by manipulators to get what they want Dark psychology refers to a set of manipulative personality traits that are comorbid with one another. The main personality traits required for a person to have a dark psychology person… Read more at Wikihow.com

FTC looking to accelerate inquiry into prescription-drug middlemen, chair says

The Federal Trade Commission is looking to speed up its inquiry into prescription-drug middlemen while also expanding its scrutiny of drug patents, FTC Chair Lina Khan said Tuesday. Read more at MarketWatch

Leveraging Large Language Models for Emotional Reappraisal

AI outshines humans in managing emotions, reshaping mental health support.
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WHO: Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming'...

The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access. Read more at Barron's

FTC Chief Says Tech Advancements Risk Health Care Price Fixing

The FTC's Lina Khan is loaded for bear and targeting potential (as in probable) tech-facilitated price collusion in health care.
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3 answers on the EPA plan to fight ‘forever chemicals’ in water

The EPA has imposed its first regulations limiting chemicals called PFAS, or forever chemicals, in drinking water. An expert fills you in.
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Kemper Corp Financial Health: A Comprehensive Overview

https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/kemper-corp-financial-health-a-comprehensive-overview?utm_source=biztoc.com&utm_medium=referral Read more at Biztoc.com

Clover Health Appoints Peter Kuipers as New CFO

The latest announcement is out from Clover Health Investments (CLOV). Clover Health Investments, Corp. has announced the appointment of Peter Kuipe... #peterkuipe Read more at Biztoc.com

Scientists stencil-paint carbon nanotube components for flexible transparent electronics

Researchers from Skoltech, MIPT, and elsewhere have found a fast and inexpensive way to create geometric patterns in carbon nanotube films. The resulting films turned out to have superior properties for manufacturing components for 6G communication devices an… Read more at Phys.Org

'Sunny day flooding' increases fecal contamination of coastal waters

A new study finds that "sunny day flooding," which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters. While the elevated bacteria levels in the coastal waters tend to dissipate quickly, the findings suggest policymakers and pu… Read more at Phys.Org

Veterans Affairs Tech Compliance Boss Chet Frith Talks ‘Leading The World’ In Accessibility In Interview

The VA’s flagship software is its VA Health & Benefits app.
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America generates 40 million tons of plastic waste a year — and it can't be recycled

Big Oil says it can fix our plastic waste disaster. Don't believe it.
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Does a Sense of Injustice Affect Mental Health?

Being treated unfairly can result in a double insult—but you can prevent it.
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Tiny11 Builder trims Windows 11 fat with PowerShell script

The Reg accepts no responsibility for borked installations Worried about Windows 11 bloat and want a bit more control over what goes into its ISOs? Over the weekend, a new version of Tiny11 Builder in PowerShell guise arrived.… Read more at Theregister.com

Senate launches probe into high Ozempic and Wegovy prices in the US

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders sent letter on Wednesday to Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen announcing that the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, which Sanders chairs, has launched an investigation into the high prices the compan… Read more at Quartz India

iOS 17.5 update will introduce these new features to your iPhone

iPadOS 17.5 update is also introducing plenty of new features for iPads, including an enhanced battery health menu, and more insights into the battery status. Read more at The Indian Express

Soviet-Era Pseudoscience Lurks behind ‘Havana Syndrome’ Worries

Dodgy studies and fantastic claims have long powered a belief in devious Russian brain weapons, from mind control to microwave devices
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UnitedHealth admits breach could 'cover substantial proportion of people in America'

That said, good old US healthcare system so elaborately costly some are forced to avoid altogether UnitedHealth Group, the parent of ransomware-struck Change Healthcare, delivered some very unwelcome news for customers today as it continues to recover from th… Read more at Theregister.com

Is the Oura Ring waterproof?

The Oura Ring is a powerful wearable device, allowing you to track your sleep patterns, wellness, and more. But is it waterproof? It's time to find out. Read more at Digital Trends

Four Strategies For Surviving The Digital Health Shake Out

I’ve identified four strategies that I see at work in digital health companies doing well in this current market.
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Flat faces and difficulty breathing: How pet trends have harmed animal health—and what we can we do about it

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. We've molded some of them to have large protruding eyes, sloping backs and shortened legs through selective breeding. Read more at Phys.Org

I was put on a PIP at a top tech company. I saw the warning signs but it was still traumatic — here's how I bounced back.

A former program manager who was placed on a PIP at a top tech company says their initial reactions were fear and shame.
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I moved from Florida to southern Portugal. The weather is better, and the culture is amazing.

Andrew Ibrahim was tired of Florida, and worried about what it was turning into. So he decided to leave for the Algarve region in Portugal.
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Are you hydrated? #WearableWednesday

The FLOWBIO S1 is a wearable hydration sensor that collects data about your sweat. via Tom’s GuideIt’s important to keep hydrated. Staying topped up helps boost your mental and physical performance and keeps your body in good health, so it’s worth making sure… Read more at Adafruit.com

Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy is here to protect your eyes from blue light, thanks to GUNNAR's new frames

GUNNAR just announced its Guardians of the Galaxy Groot Edition blue light blocking glasses. The frames of the glasses are made from sustainably harvested walnut wood and the lenses protect your eyes from blue light and UV light. Read more at Windows Central

How India’s Economy Has Really Fared Under Modi

Talk of an economic miracle is foundational to Modi's appeal and legitimacy at home. Ye his record is far from clear cut.
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Breathtaking News for Depression and Schizophrenia

Breath tests, which measure chemicals released by gut microbes, can reliably distinguish between people with multiple mental health issues.
Read more at Psychology Today

Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you

Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable
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Jelly Roll Quit Social Media Over Body-Shaming, Says Wife Bunnie Xo

Jelly Roll might be country's hottest artist right now, but he's still dealing with online bullying ... and his wife, Bunnie XO, says it finally pushed him to a breaking point. The model came to her husband's defense during an episode of her "Dumb… Read more at TMZ

Famine Is Not “Imminent” in Gaza, It’s Already Underway—but There’s a Reason It’s So Hard to Declare It.

Many seem confused about what’s happening. There are three key factors to understand.
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Good news: Midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why

Men are at greatly increased risk of health issues if their waist circumference is greater than 102 centimetres. Women are considered to be at greater risk with a waist circumference of 88 centimetres or more. Read more at The Indian Express

OSHA Investigating Car Injuries On Eddie Murphy’s Amazon Movie Set

An incident on the set of “The Pickup” has the attention of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Africa's megacities threatened by heat, floods, disease—action needed to start greening, adapt to climate change

Cities cover just 3% of the planet. But they emit 78% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, absorb 80% of final global energy (what consumers use) and consume 60% of clean drinking water. Read more at Phys.Org

3 Practices To Keep Financial Anxiety At Bay—From A Psychologist

Financial stress can take a toll on your mental health. Here’s how you can curb its impact.
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The Women Leading The Charge Against Malaria In Cameroon

We have new tools to fight malaria, but it is the health workers on the frontline who make the difference.
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Why We’re Optimistic About The Climate

Young UNICEF climate activists are working to drive meaningful and attainable change to preserve the health of the planet.
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Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?

A roadmap for PFAS risk, testing, and more.
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Minecraft rolls out armadillo mob and rewilds biomes with eight new wolf variants

Armadillos, the grumpy pistachio nuts of the animal kingdom, have been added to Minecraft in a recent mob update. You can brush them to harvest "scutes", the boney armour plating of the animal's back, which you can then use to craft armour for pet wolves. Spe… Read more at Rock Paper Shotgun

A Cellular Apple Watch Series 7 for Just $250? This Can't Last Long - CNET

Now is the time to act if you want to get yourself a 45mm cellular Apple Watch Series 7 for over half off.
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The Cruel Practice of Rolling Coal

A disturbing new trend involves blasting pedestrians and cyclists with diesel exhaust. Here's a look at the health and legal consequences.
Read more at Psychology Today

Banned in the U.S: Healthy Light Bulbs

A single-minded focus on climate and energy policy promotes unhealthy blue-rich LED lights and effectively bans circadian-friendly lights that promote human health and well-being Read more at Psychology Today

Is Worry Over Your Relationship Keeping You Up at Night?

A good night’s sleep is crucial to mental and physical health, but for the anxiously attached, new relationship research shows that this can be hard to achieve. Read more at Psychology Today

New workshop dates. Rare in-person session. Introducing two half days format.

We are announcing special workshops and trainings to celebrate our 15th anniversary.  Coming up: A rare in-person session in LDN with IIB founder David McCandless (we do these once a year). A virtual workshop running on two half days and the regular full day … Read more at Informationisbeautiful.net

Sense of belonging can help prevent teen suicide

A feeling of belonging at school and in the community can play an important role in suicide prevention among high-risk teens, research finds. Read more at Futurity: Research News

MITRE admits 'nation state' attackers touched its NERVE R&D operation

PLUS: Akira ransomware resurgent; Telehealth outfit fined for data-sharing; This week's nastiest vulns Infosec In Brief In a cautionary tale that no one is immune from attack, the security org MITRE has admitted that it got pwned.…