Anger might just be a deadly sin after all. A new study found that people who frequently get mad may have an increased risk of developing heart disease. Repeated feelings of anger appear to affect the blood vessels ability to open, according to the research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The type of vascular impairment observed in the study is a known forerunner to long-term damage that can lead to heart attack and stroke, said the National Institutes of Health, which funded the study. Researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, St. Johns University ..read more

Democrats in the Arizona Legislature made a final push Wednesday to repeal the states long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions, which a court said can be enforced. Voting wasnt complete but the Senate had the 16 votes it needed to advance the bill. Fourteen Democrats in the Senate were joined by two Republican votes in favor of repealing the bill, which narrowly cleared the Arizona House last week and is expected to be signed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. The near-total ban, which predates Arizonas statehood, permits abortions only to save the patient's life and provides no exceptions for su ..read more

The U.S. Federal Reserve released its latest decision on rates, saying the U.S. central bank will keep rates at their current levels for now as inflation continues to take a toll on American spending. The central bank said on Wednesday that recent economic indicators "suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace." Employment has remained strong as well, according to the Fed. The statement said inflation has remained elevated over the past year, and there hasn't been much progress in easing inflation. The Fed said it would keep the target federal funds rate at 5.25% to ..read more

Denmark is joining the growing list of countries to limit the use of so-called "forever chemicals" in consumer goods. The Danish government unveiled a plan that would outlaw all clothing, shoes, and waterproofing agents containing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. These chemicals are used in a variety of products like non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing but have been linked to various health and environmental problems because they don't break down naturally and can accumulate in the human body over time. PFAS have been detected in people's blood, and studies have suggested 98 ..read more

Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs like Wegovy are facing a new dilemma: What happens if they stop taking them? Many worry that theyll regain weight and revert to old habits. In studies, people who paused the drugs put back on most of the weight they lost. But others are gambling on a do-it-yourself strategy to ease off the drugs and stay slim by stretching out doses, taking the medication intermittently or stopping and starting again only if needed. More than 3 million prescriptions for the new medications are dispensed each mont ..read more

Things are now surprisingly calm at Columbia University, a big change from the tense atmosphere of the past few days. Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters had taken over Hamilton Hall on the Columbia campus, demanding the university end any ties with Israel and any organization supporting the war in Gaza. However, after a two-week standoff, law enforcement ended the occupation Tuesday night by arresting nearly 300 people at both Columbia University and City College of New York. Law enforcement made a total of 292 arrests, with 173 from City College and 119 from Columbia University, with the Ne ..read more

A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson is now proposing to pay approximately $6.48 billion over 25 years as part of a settlement in the U.S. to cover allegations that its baby powder containing talc caused ovarian cancer. The lawsuits filed against J&J had alleged its talcum powder caused users to develop ovarian cancer, through use for feminine hygiene, or mesothelioma, a cancer that strikes the lungs and other organs. The claims contributed to drop in J&J's sales of baby powder, prompting the company to stop selling its talc-based products in 2020. In 2022, J&J announced plans to ..read more

The Biden administration is canceling $6.1 billion in student loan debt for borrowers who attended the Art Institutes, which closed its campuses last fall amid allegations of fraud. This institution falsified data, knowingly misled students, and cheated borrowers into taking on mountains of debt without leading to promising career prospects at the end of their studies, President Joe Biden said in a statement Wednesday. The cancellation will affect 317,000 borrowers who attended any of the Art Institute campuses between Jan. 1, 2004, and Oct. 16, 2017. The U.S. Department of Education said an i ..read more

Skeletal remains of a teenager found encased in cement and buried beneath the floor of a building in New York City have been identified, more than 20 years after they were first discovered. In an interview with WNBC, New York Police Department Detective Ryan Glas said that the woman, who had been known as Midtown Jane Doe, had been positively identified as Patricia Kathleen McGlone through genealogical DNA testing that linked the victim to a relative who died in the 9/11 terror attacks. McGlones remains were initially found on Feb. 10, 2003. When knocking through a concrete floor, a skull roll ..read more

Several state attorneys general announced Wednesday they are suing the NCAA for "unlawfully restraining competition for name, image and likeness opportunities." In 2021, the NCAA was forced to change its rules amid court challenges and state laws to allow players to profit from their name, image and likeness. This meant that collegiate athletes could participate in sponsorship opportunities for the first time, such as endorsements or making paid appearances. The rule change resulted in players often basing their decisions on where to play on monetization rather than on playing opportunities or ..read more