What Happened at Credit Suisse, and Why Did It Collapse?

In mid-March 2023, Swiss bank UBS Group AG (UBS) bought rival Credit Suisse Group AG for 3 billion CHF (about $3.3 billion USD), a move intended to shore up the…

What everyone should know about antibiotics, according to experts

Antibiotics are some of the most powerful tools in medicine. They’re prescribed to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, most ear infections, strep…

Queen Guitarist Brian May Reveals He Had Minor Stroke: Warning Signs He Noticed

Brian May, guitarist for the rock band Queen, revealed he recently experienced a minor stroke. Although he is now recovering and in good health, he briefly lost the ability to…

Health Experts Debunk 3 Popular Sleep Hacks: Try These Alternatives Instead

Many Americans turn to social media for sleep advice. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that more than 30% of Americans have tried one of this…

Telehealth may be just as effective as in-person checkups, new research finds. Here’s how to make the most of your virtual appointment.

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says that telehealth may be just as effective as in-person primary care visits when it comes to addressing a patient’s needs. The…

Passive Income Expert: Here’s How I Make $27,000 Every Week

Oleg Elkov / Getty Images/iStockphoto The term “passive income” has become a buzzword in recent years, one that essentially refers to the money you make on the side without having…

TSX futures rise, Fed Chair Powell’s speech anticipated

(Reuters) – Futures linked to Canada's main stock index rose on Friday as crude and metal prices gained, while investors awaited U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's address later in…

The placebo effect is real. Here’s how sugar pills can help relieve pain and improve IBS.

Recently, a team of researchers set out to study the antidepressant effects of ketamine — and stumbled upon a medical phenomenon. The double-blind study at Stanford’s School of Medicine recruited…

Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? What experts say amid lawsuits claiming a link to autism and ADHD.

Why might someone use acetaminophen during pregnancy? Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, acetaminophen has long been a go-to over-the-counter drug for anyone…

Another Study Links Ozempic, Wegovy to Suicidal Thoughts. Debate Over Safety Continues

The authors of a new study identified a link between semaglutide use and suicidal ideation. They found that people who use semaglutide and medication for mental health conditions may face…