Do we really have free will when it comes to eating? It’s a vexing question that is at the heart of why so many people find it so difficult to stick to a diet. To get answers, one neuroscientist, Harvey J. Grill of the University of Pennsylvania, turned to rats and asked what would happen…
Apr 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dribbles by San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) in the first period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images Playoff mode has started for the Golden State Warriors, who travel to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday…
Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) tags out San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) at third base during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Shota Imanaga threw 7 1/3 quality innings and Justin Turner delivered the go-ahead RBI single on Friday…
Mar 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to be the cream of the crop in the major leagues this season — and they…
Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images After missing an opportunity Monday to move closer to clinching the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed, the Houston…
Mar 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele (35) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Left-hander Justin Steele and righty Luis Severino will attempt to reverse Sutter Health Park’s first impression as a hitters’ paradise when they duel on the mound…
Mar 27, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (24) during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images Jiri Kulich scored twice for the Buffalo Sabres in a 7-3 win against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins…
Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Vegas let a victory slip away on Saturday but the Golden Knights don’t have much time to lament their shootout loss. They…
It’s easy to make a medical case for blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, which have been shown to prevent heart attacks and strokes and save lives. But for the employers and government programs being asked to pay for the medications, the financial case for them is less clear. Are the drugs’ benefits…
Dr. Mehmet Oz built his television empire on the simple promise that you can take control of your health. Over 13 seasons of “The Dr. Oz Show,” from 2009 to 2022, he told viewers what to eat, how to exercise, what supplements to take and when to worry about symptoms. The heart surgeon turned daytime…