Alcohol consumption in the United States accounts for a significantly larger share of cancer deaths than previously understood, with the percentage of alcohol-attributable cancer fatalities rising more than 58% among adults over a 33-year period, according to a study published Monday in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas journal. The research, which analyzed data from … Read more
New York health insurance regulators denied $1.57 billion in requested rate hikes for individuals and small businesses, according to the state Department of Financial Services. The agency announced that while insurers sought average increases of 20.6% in the individual market and 23.7% for small businesses, actual 2026 rates will rise by an average of 6% … Read more
Aubry Alldredge, a 22-year-old fitness enthusiast from Kaysville, has become the first individual with Down syndrome to earn a certification as an UpBeat Barre instructor, according to local media reports. Alldredge achieved the milestone after years of attending fitness classes at VASA Fitness in Kaysville, where she practiced Zumba, dance, HIGH Fitness, UpBeat Pilates, SilverSneakers, … Read more
According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, bear incidents requiring state response have doubled this year compared to last year, driven largely by severe drought conditions and a failing natural food supply. State wildlife biologists reported 168 responses to bear issues as of late August, up from 83 total responses the previous year, setting … Read more
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Dua Lipa celebrated part of her 31st birthday weekend at Art Omi in the Hudson Valley, exploring the 120-acre sculpture and architecture park with her husband, Callum Turner, according to social media posts and park officials. The couple viewed modern installations and shot hoops at Alexandre Arrechea’s sculpture park exhibit before continuing their … Read more
Utah collegiate football programs enter the season amid sweeping coaching changes, conference realignments, and high-stakes roster turnover, according to program announcements and athletic department reports. Across the state, universities are adjusting to new leadership and opponents as competition kicks off. According to athletic department updates, Morgan Scalley has taken over as the University of Utah’s … Read more
Kroy Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak and former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann, was arrested on Aug. 17 and charged as an adult with aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery following an alleged incident at an Alpharetta gym in April, according to Alpharetta police records. The … Read more
The medical practice of using donated human cadaver fat—colloquially termed “zombie filler”—is gaining traction in cosmetic surgery as a solution for patients experiencing rapid weight loss. According to Dr. Anthony Rossi, a New York-based dermatologist and surgeon, the procedure involves injecting processed fat from deceased donors into areas like the face, arms, or buttocks, a … Read more
Kevin Durant Honors Russell Westbrook Following Retirement Announcement Kevin Durant publicly praised former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook on Thursday, August 13, following Westbrook’s announcement that he is retiring from the NBA. Durant, writing on X, described his former teammate’s 18-season career as “iconic” and characterized Westbrook’s approach to the game as quiet and … Read more
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham Mark Relationship Milestone With Rare Public Photo Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and longtime partner Stedman Graham made a rare public appearance together in Chicago, according to social media posts shared by former talk show producers. The couple, who have been together since 1986, were photographed posing with a plate of … Read more