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A statement released via the actor’s Instagram account shared that Boseman learned in 2016 that he had Stage III colon cancer—a diagnosis with a daunting 40 percent survival rate. Despite “countless surgeries and chemotherapy,” the statement explains that his cancer progressed to Stage IV over the following four years. Boseman’s sad and untimely death is a wakeup call to many for whom colorectal cancer is at best an afterthought, and at worst a taboo....

A recent study conducted by The New York Times found that 70 percent of epidemiologists said they would send their kids back to school, camp, or child care either right now, later this summer, or in the fall. Surprisingly the majority of the 511 epidemiologists consulted would sooner send their kids back to school than they’d attend a wedding, hug a friend, or go to a concert. A handful of experts said that “school was so important—both for their own careers and for their children’s development—that they were willing to take a risk that they would not for something less valuable....

Musk, meanwhile, has had a lengthy career as a model and dietician with much of her modeling success coming later in life. Now, that experience includes the honor of a Sports Illustrated cover. Read on to find out more about her background and her SI experience. READ THIS NEXT: See ’70s Icon & Model Bianca Jagger Now at 76. Sports Illustrated surprised Musk with the news that she was not just going to be in the issue but was going to be one of the cover stars....

READ THIS NEXT: The 7 Best Dogs for Beginners, Vets Say. Dog parks have a way of becoming neighborhood hubs for pet owners. However, sometimes less can be more when it comes to ensuring a fun, safe experience for everyone involved. “Avoid going to the dog park during the busiest hours—usually after work hours on the weekdays—and instead try to go during off hours,” Georgina Ushi Phillips, DVM, practicing veterinarian and Florida-based writer with NotABully....

As reported by Newsweek, the toxic ingredient is methanol, otherwise known as wood alcohol. “Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death,” the FDA states on its website. The agency cautions specifically that methanol may be found in hand sanitizers produced in Mexico by the manufacturer Eskbiochem SA de CV. The manufacturer produces several products for a handful of different brands....

Drew debuted the song and music video during an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show. The video that goes with it shows Drew and his wife Linda Phan, Jonathan and his girlfriend, actor and singer Zooey Deschanel, and their other brother J.D. Scott and his wife, Annalee Belle. Plus, there are photos of all three brothers with their parents when they were kids. The video also features clips that fans sent in, including a famous pal: *NSYNC’s Lance Bass with his husband Michael Turchin....

A new report released by the American Heart Association (AHA) provides an updated look at the most reported symptoms of six types of cardiovascular disease (CVD): heart attack, heart failure, valve disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders, and peripheral artery and vein disease (PAD and PVD). Critically, the report emphasizes that any and all symptoms must be taken into account when evaluating a patient’s risk of heart disease. “The most important takeaway [of the new report] is that symptoms are subjective and can vary based on age, gender, and other health conditions,” says Kaustubh Dabhadkar, MD, a cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina....

READ THIS NEXT: Your Love Language, According to Your Zodiac Sign. You’ve been focusing on yourself these last few weeks, Aries. But now it’s time to pivot to your love life. With Jupiter joining Venus on May 10, it’s time to set aside selfishness and indulge in romance. Plan a romantic date with your significant other, or shoot your shot with whoever has been catching your eye. The eclipse occurring on May 15 could be clearing the path for a serious long-term commitment....

READ THIS NEXT: People Who Live Past 105 Have This in Common, New Study Says. With an expanding population of Americans over 65, ageism is a growing issue. “Ageism is a common, socially condoned type of discrimination in the US,” explains a Jun. 2022 study published in JAMA Open Network. “Ageism refers to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination related to old age, aging processes, and older adults.” The study built on prior research which suggests that “major life events rooted in age-based discrimination have been associated with poor health outcomes,” and worked to explore “routine ageism” which occurs on a smaller, everyday scale....

RELATED: If You Get a Text From This Number, Report It Immediately, Officials Warn. As reported by The Verge, this change is tied to a policy update from Google that requires apps to use Google Play’s (the name for the Android app store) billing systems. In Sept. 2020, Google announced which apps would be required to use their billing system, giving an initial deadline of Sept. 20, 2021. Both Barnes & Noble and Audible are just now making adjustments, following Google’s six-month extension to March 31, 2022....

In a statement to TechCrunch, Apple confirmed that it would be dropping the top-level home assistant and speaker it first released in 2018 from the company’s lineup. As of March 16, only one color of the device remained available for sale on the company’s website.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers,” the statement read....

“The question of why some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others—that’s the question that everybody asks you,” said Leslie Vosshall, a neurobiologist and mosquito expert, in Scientific American. “My mother, my sister, people in the street, my colleagues—everybody wants to know.” Published this week in the journal Cell, the study found that a person’s body odor can make them more or less appealing to mosquitoes. And that tends not to change over time, despite variations in diet or grooming habits....

“Luxury consumer behavior in the U.S. has fundamentally evolved, and L’Oréal USA will be evolving its business to meet these new consumer expectations and preferences,” the company said in a statement. While L’Oréal has not yet announced the number of stores that will be affected by this decision, up to 400 jobs in the U.S. Luxe Division may be affected, though some may be able to transfer to other roles within the company....

Studies have also discovered an unsettling connection between an increased risk of dementia and certain medications. Read on to find out about one particular drug that researchers say may have a negative affect on your cognitive health. READ THIS NEXT: Drinking This Makes You 3 Times More Likely to Get Dementia, Study Says. There is no known cure for many of the diseases that cause cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s....

According to a recent report published in the journal PLOS One, the northern black widow spider has significantly expanded its habitat over the past 60 years, with the spider’s range now extending up through the northeastern United States and into Canada. According to a 2020 article from experts at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and St. Luke’s University Health Network, black widow encounters rise most significantly in the United States in late summer and early autumn, meaning now’s the time you’re most likely to encounter one of these unwelcome arachnids....

As reported by The Sacramento Bee, California’s Department of Public Health has put a disclaimer on its live updated COVID data dashboard that reads, “Due to issues with the state’s electronic laboratory reporting system, these data represent an underreporting of actual positive cases in one single-day.” The publication notes that it’s not clear how many single-day totals are affected or how far off the system’s counts may be. During a virtual COVID update on August 4, California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly, MD, acknowledged “some discrepancies” within the system, which is called CalREDIE, and said that those reporting issues were in the process of being addressed....

Read the original article on Best Life. Actor sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning look so much alike—and have since childhood—that they’ve even played the same character. In 2001’s I Am Sam, Elle, who’s four years younger, played Dakota’s character at an earlier age. The pair both have thriving, separate careers these days, with Elle starring in The Great and Dakota in The Alienist, but it still takes us a moment to tell them apart when they’re standing side by side....

Read the original article on Best Life.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The Thor actor, who’s six years older than Liam, took to Instagram to share a vintage photo of the two of them together as kids. Liam is perched on Chris’s lap and they’re wearing matching polo shirts. The family resemblance is as apparent as ever in their blond hair and similar smiles. “Happy birthday @liamhemsworth this photo was taken 3 years ago today,” he joked....

On Apr. 29, Pratt shared a selfie to his Instagram Story of himself lounging with Lyla and Jack, who appear to be sleeping. He captioned the picture, “Baby time!” with a checkmark emoji. Both kids faces are also obscured in the shot. While Jack has been out and about with his famous parents and appeared on their social media, Pratt and Schwarzenegger have yet to share a photo of baby Lyla’s face....

RELATED: Al Roker Is Warning Everyone to Do This After His Cancer Diagnosis. Amanpour admitted that the last few weeks have been “a bit of a roller coaster” for her after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. But she also noted that her diagnosis was just one of millions around the world. Now, she said she wants to take the time “to urge women to educate themselves on this disease.” “Get all the regular screenings and scans that you can,” Amanpour said....