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How to Encourage Healthy Screen-Time Habits in Children

Screens have become a normal part of everyday life. Children use phones, tablets, computers, and televisions for school, entertainment, and even socializing. While technology offers many benefits, spending too much time in front of a screen can reduce physical activity, affect sleep, and limit face-to-face interactions. The goal is not…

MyLifeXP · Jul 16

FDA Clears First Of Its Kind Cholesterol Medication: Lipfendra Makes History

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Merck's Lipfendra (enlicitide), making it the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor available in the United States and offering millions of patients with high cholesterol a new alternative to injectable therapies.

International Business Times · Jul 16

Pruning your wisteria? Don't discard the cuttings – one gardener urges us to keep them for Christmas

We've just discovered the most incredible way to reuse wisteria whips to get ahead for the holidays

Woman & Home · Jul 16

New orange-lipped monkey found: Scientists identify Colobus congoensis, a species that roars & snorts loudly in the Congo rainforest

Orange-lipped monkey: Scientists have identified a new species of monkey with striking orange lips in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The rare primate discovery is being hailed as one of the most significant African monkey finds in decades. Named Colobus congoensis, the species was found…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Remarkable new monkey with orange lips and pig-like snort found in Congo

Finding a ‘sobering reminder’ that some rare creatures may vanish before we even know they exist, researchers say

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Knowing how to yield is...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on true power, human nature, success, adaptability and self-acceptance

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu highlights the message, "Knowing how to yield is strength." The saying from the Tao Te Ching explains that flexibility can be more useful than force. It encourages people to accept change, choose their battles, practice self-acceptance and adapt to life's challenges. The philosophy…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Quote of the Day by Desmond Tutu: “Forgiving is not forgetting; it's… – Powerful life lessons on revenge, forgiveness, healing, second chances and why letting go is true strength by the Nobel Peace prize–winning human rights activist known for his lifelong fight for justice and equality

Quote of the Day by Desmond Tutu: Desmond Tutu’s quote, “Forgiving is not forgetting; it's actually remembering—remembering and not using your right to hit back. It's a second chance for a new beginning. And the remembering part is particularly important, especially if you don't want to repeat what happened,” highlights…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Phrase of the day by Robert Baden-Powell, 'The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others' - inspiring life advice quote encourages us for act of kindness, emotional intelligence, grand gestures

Quote of the Day Robert Baden-Powell offers a timeless life lesson about compassion, purpose, and genuine success. It reminds us that true fulfillment comes from serving others with kindness, empathy, and generosity. By offering encouragement, practicing gratitude, showing respect, and performing simple acts of kindness each day, we not only…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

FDA drug approval affects healthcare around the world, but political shortcuts could hurt the agency’s international reputation

At the beginning of July 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first gene therapy for young children with sickle cell disease.

The Conversation · Jul 15

I'm a personal trainer: If you want to boost longevity after 40, these are the 5 exercises you should start with in the gym

Build strength and improve mobility with these five exercises recommended by a personal trainer; we teach you how to do them.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 14