Despite the higher risk that the coronavirus poses to older adults, a surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Only six states are indicating that over 10% of staff members are updated on their vaccines, according to the Centers for …

Dental hygiene is important for overall wellness, but are your breathing habits affecting your oral health? If you’re breathing through your mouth, this might be the case, according to Dianne Sefo, clinical associate professor and chair of the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting department at NYU. “Mouth breathing can impact …

President Biden ignored reporters Friday while being pressed for the first time on his son Hunter’s new indictment on federal tax charges. The indictment, which was handed down Thursday by DOJ Special Counsel David Weiss in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, includes nine charges alleging …

National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby mocked the upcoming Russian presidential election while speaking with the press aboard Air Force One. Kirby, answering questions from the press, was asked for comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement he was running to retain his office. “Well, that’s going to be one …

Brittney Griner has partnered with Disney and ESPN to share her story of being imprisoned in Russia. The WNBA star partnered with the company for a documentary, an exclusive interview with ABC, and a possible scripted series on her detainment. “The last two years have been the most harrowing, transformative …

A Louisiana deputy fired a gun multiple times toward a vehicle Sunday night during the pursuit of a woman who was speeding with four unrestrained children in the car, according to officials. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident that took place shortly after 9:30 p.m. Sunday in …

Rapper Rich The Kid was arrested early Monday at a Miami Beach hotel while authorities were investigating a bomb threat but said he would bond out quickly, police said. The 31-year-old rapper, whose name is Dimitri Roger, was charged with resisting arrest and trespassing in connection to the incident at …

Firefighters said they didn’t find anybody trapped in an enormous mound of rubble Monday after a corner of a seven-story Bronx apartment building collapsed, leaving apartments exposed like a stack of shelves and a convenience store partly buried under bricks and wood. Firefighters spent hours searching a pile of debris …

Voting closed on Tuesday in Egypt’s presidential election that is almost certain to see President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi secure a third term. The election has been overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, a conflict on Egypt’s eastern border that threatens to expand into wider regional turmoil. Voting began Sunday. …

For many of today’s older adults, a pickleball paddle is the best medicine. Beyond the physical benefits, the fast-growing sport is helping to improve seniors’ mental health, according to a new survey. Carewell, a North Carolina-based company that supports caregivers, did a survey of 1,000 Americans about the impact pickleball …