Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken of an “existential threat” that he said can destroy the nation. “We have the highest chronic disease burden of any country in the world,” Mr. Kennedy said at a hearing in January before the Senate confirmed him as the secretary of Health and Human Services. And on Monday he is starting a tour in the Southwest to promote a program to combat chronic illness, emphasizing nutrition and lifestyle. But since Mr. Kennedy assumed his post, key grants and contracts that directly address these diseases, including obesity, diabetes and dementia, which experts agree are among…
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Planning to sell a property but worried about the capital gains tax it would attract? You’re not alone. Many property owners tend to feel this way and wonder if there are ways to maximise profits. One of the most well-known ways to minimise capital gains tax on property is by reinvesting in another property. While this may be an option for some people, it may not work for everyone else. In this article, we’ll explore all the different ways to reduce your tax burden for this new financial year. Let’s start with understanding what capital gains tax means. What are…
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Sen. Joel Villanueva —Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to probe the implementation of the National Immunization Program in light of high vaccine hesitancy rates and reemergence of polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases in the country has been filed in the Senate. In his Senate Resolution No. 1334, Sen. Joel Villanueva said from 2024, the Department of Health has set a target of 95 percent full immunization coverage for children under five years old. Article continues after this advertisement However, Villanueva pointed out that data in recent years show that this target remains unmet…
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Approximately 2.5 million Americans in 1.4 million homes will be at risk from severe coastal flooding by 2050, with Florida, New York, and New Jersey facing the highest exposure, according to a new report from Climate Central’s Coastal Risk Finder. Coastal flooding in the U.S. now occurs three times more frequently than 30 years ago, and this acceleration shows no signs of slowing. By 2050, flood frequency is projected to increase tenfold compared to current levels, driven by rising sea levels that push tides and storm surges higher and further inland, according to the report. The report defines a “severe…
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6 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Portillos PTLO over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 2 0 4 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 0 2 0 0 3M Ago 1 0 1 0 0 Analysts’ evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional…
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From keto to Mediterranean, juice cleanses to carb cycling, the world of weight loss is overflowing with options. As millions of people in the United States actively search for sustainable ways to lose weight, one thing is clear: everyone is looking for the easiest weight loss plan to follow that fits into their real lives. This surge of interest has put diet programs in the spotlight. These programs go beyond casual dieting. They promise structure, guidance, and, in many cases, long-term lifestyle change. But with hundreds of plans out there, how do you pick the right one? How do you…
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Kelvin Sampson will lead his Houston Cougars into the national championship game on Monday night in the culmination of a legendary head coaching career. The 69-year-old Sampson is also one of college basketball’s greatest comeback stories, and not just because the Cougars wiped away a 14-point second-half deficit to stun Duke in the 2025 men’s Final Four. It’s easy to watch Houston play and think Sampson is doing it the right way. The Cougars have the No. 1 defense in the country this season, as they often have under Sampson’s leadership. They play tough, disciplined, organized basketball without a five-star…
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1 What happens to your brain cells when your mitochondria lose their efficient shape? They produce more energy to compensate for the loss They release electrons that form reactive oxygen species When mitochondria lose their shape, electrons leak out and form reactive oxygen species, damaging brain cells. This harms, not helps, their function. Learn more. They absorb extra calcium to stabilize their function They release antioxidants to protect against stress 2 Why is collagen so vital for your health? It’s rare in the body and boosts muscle growth It’s a minor protein that largely improves energy levels It’s abundant and…
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When you redeem or sell a mutual fund investment, your profits are known as capital gains. Based on the holding period of the investment, capital gains can be divided into two types – Long-term capital gains (LTCG) and short-term capital gains (STCG). LTCG and STCG are taxed differently depending on the type of fund you have invested in. Mainly, the taxation rules for capital gains on mutual funds are categorised based on whether the fund is equity-oriented or specified (like debt, gold, etc.). In this article, we’ll discuss all you need to know about mutual fund short term capital gain…