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Sleep experts recommend against snoozing after a wake-up alarm, but a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows the practice is common, with more than 50% of sleep sessions logged ending in a snooze alarm and users spending 11 minutes on average snoozing. Even though using the snooze function on an alarm clock […]
After a traumatic event like a divorce or the death of a loved one, some people may experience chest pain and shortness of breath — the result of a condition known colloquially as “broken heart syndrome.”The syndrome, which doctors formally call takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is thought to be triggered by physical or emotional stress, which releases bursts […]
The Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals (RUNAP) claims that Rochester General Hospital (RGH) failed to meet state-mandated staffing minimums throughout Q1 2025. Using hospital-supplied data, RUNAP asserts that 97% of shifts were understaffed. The union flagged discrepancies like counting virtual nurses in physical unit totals and cited a 2023–2027 contract clause that triggers […]
A new study in JAMA Pediatrics reveals nearly 19 million U.S. children live with a parent who has a substance use disorder, with 7.6 million exposed to moderate or severe addiction. Alcohol is the most common substance involved. Experts warn these children face higher risks for mental health issues, abuse, and future substance problems. Pediatricians […]
Canadian R&B singer Savannah Ré penned a heartfelt Mother’s Day letter for BET’s “Dear Mama” series, paying tribute to both her mother and sister for their profound influence. The singer reflects on growing up in a modest household filled with creativity, love, and resilience. She credits her mother’s support for her artistry and her sister’s […]
President Donald Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, with more than a year remaining in her 10-year term. The termination came via a late-night email from the White House, part of a broader purge of federal officials seen as ideologically misaligned with the administration. […]
In an uncomfortable moment during a Twitch stream, Ray J told several women he was hanging out with that he was sexually assaulted by his babysitter when he was a child. “My babysitter raped me,” he said, which was met with a shocked reaction by the women who joined him on the stream. He then pulled his beanie […]
Michelle Obama doesn’t believe in coddling kids. During an episode of her and her brother’s “IMO” podcast, which featured guests Damon and Marlon Wayans, the former First Lady spoke about her experience raising her kids. Obama said that even though she was strict with her daughters, she felt it was important for them to make their […]
Monroe County is investing over $703,000 into improving at-home healthcare education and services for Black families, led by HCR Health Care. The initiative aims to reduce racial disparities in healthcare access and promote equity through informational sessions at seven local churches on Mother’s Day. The outreach will focus on older adults and their caregivers, empowering […]
Brittany Renner set social media abuzz after appearing at the “Basketball Wives” Season 12 premiere with rapper Kevin Gates and flaunting a prominent diamond ring. In her Instagram post, she referred to Gates as her “huzband,” fueling speculation about an engagement. The couple posed together in coordinated formal attire, and her post was backed by […]
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