People who struggle with depression could face a higher risk of diabetes, according to new research from Diabetes U.K., a British charity that aims to improve the care and treatment of people with diabetes. The researchers discovered that people with a history of depression are more susceptible to developing type …
Read More »Meet the American who snapped the first selfie, Robert Cornelius, Philadelphia vanity photo futurist
A Philadelphi photo pioneer proved that human vanity is limited only by the technology to express it. Robert Cornelius shot the world’s first-known self-portrait photograph — the world’s first selfie — in October 1839. He captured the image, both mundane and momentous, only weeks after the advent of photography itself. …
Read More »Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse sponsors 21 ambulances in Israel to replace those destroyed by Hamas
Samaritan’s Purse is donating 21 ambulances to Israel’s emergency services system in addition to the humanitarian work it has been doing in Israel and Gaza since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks. Rev. Franklin Graham, president and CEO of both Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, announced the commitment …
Read More »Sen Marsha Blackburn on Thanksgiving blessings, including family, food, country: 'Time to express gratitude'
For this Thanksgiving, and really any special occasion in the fall or winter, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., shared with Fox News Digital one of her favorite recipes. “There are some of us who do enjoy cooking,” she said in a phone interview in a lighter moment this week as she …
Read More »Long-distance date ideas that will bring you together even when you're far apart
When it comes to dating, there are going to be barriers you and your partner will have to overcome together. For those in long-distance relationships, the physical space that separates the couple can be a big hurdle to overcome. Going on dates is not as easy when you are hundreds …
Read More »Fitness gifts to grab on Amazon: 5 trendy Christmas buys that'll bring the gym directly to you
What’s typically the No. 1 most popular New Year’s resolution? You guessed it. To lose weight or get in shape. More than half of Americans vow to get fit in 2024, according to surveys — something that can be particularly challenging to do after the holiday season. AMAZON HOLIDAY DEALS: …
Read More »Alabama woman with rare double uterus prepares to give birth to her ‘miracle’ twins
Kelsey Hatcher, 32, is just days away from giving birth to her twin daughters. And if that’s not exciting enough, the babies will be delivered from two different uteruses. Hatcher has a rare condition called uterus didelphys, which affects about 0.3% of the population. The Alabama mother of three children …
Read More »Missouri woman keeps $10K worth of Christmas decorations displayed in a 'Santa Room' all year round
A 37-year-old woman isn’t taking down her Christmas decorations any time soon. Heather Shayne of St. Louis, Missouri, has a dedicated Santa room in her home for all of her Christmas decorations. The packed room, with items estimated to be worth $10,000, is what Shayne calls her “Santa room.” It …
Read More »Meet the American who helped save millions of newborn babies, Dr. Virginia Apgar, physician and musician
Virginia Apgar kept score for America’s babies and coveted scores on the violin as well. She was a doctor, musician, instrument maker — and an overall pioneering female physician who overcame the prejudices of her era to forge a profound legacy for humanity. Dr. Apgar is the namesake of a …
Read More »Fight cold and flu with these 10 immune-boosting recipes from a Texas registered dietitian
With flu season in full swing — and other seasonal respiratory infections also spiking across the U.S. — experts say it’s important to keep your immune system strong and healthy during this time of year. One way to combat seasonal illness is to regularly consume key nutrients and proteins that …
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