OPINION – Another global health crisis is gaining momentum. Preparation is required.

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OPINION - Another global health crisis is gaining momentum. Preparation is required.

A global health emergency is underway, and we are dangerously unprepared to contain it. Drug-resistant infections are outpacing our medical defenses, and the gap between rapidly evolving superbugs and dwindling antibiotic pipelines is widening, putting millions of lives at risk. Currently, approximately one in six bacterial infections is resistant to antibiotics. A major analysis published … Read more

Chimpanzees use floorboards to play drums, showing how music is born in humans

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Ayumu plays the drums with a playful expression on his face.

Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more

Naturopathic medical school programs face uncertain future

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Naturopathic medical school programs face uncertain future

The emerging field of naturopathic medicine may soon face an existential threat as the primary accrediting body for university programs. Last week, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity voted 12-0 against reauthorizing the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, citing concerns about student outcomes at member institutions. Although the vote is advisory and … Read more

Center for Specialty Care’s Fairmont site is closed.

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Center for Specialty Care's Fairmont site is closed.

Above: Dr. Corey Welklin and his team, Tom Tow, Abby Thomas, Kayla Olson, Amanda Guthmiller and Thomas Carpenter at the Fairmont Specialty Care Center on Tuesday. It was the last day of medical treatment at Fairmont. FAIRMONT – In 1990, Dr. Cory Welklin opened a clinic in Fairmont and on Tuesday officially closed his specialty … Read more

These 9 K-beauty products reveal why Korean skin care has everyone talking

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Korean Beauty Red Bean Water Gel

If you buy something using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Many of the most popular beauty products are made in South Korea, where innovative skin care using cutting-edge and sometimes unconventional ingredients is the norm. These nine great items will do … Read more

Take a 10-minute stress-relief vacation and try these three relaxing yoga poses.

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A woman demonstrates a yoga pose by raising her legs up against a wall using a tree (Viparita Kalani)

The demands and stresses of modern life can sometimes feel overwhelming and difficult to escape. Whether it’s a notification that requires immediate attention, or worries about bills or living expenses, most people experience stress every day. The important thing is to develop ways to manage stress so that it doesn’t become a problem. That’s because … Read more

A local photographer’s photo of an eagle and eagle will be featured on a new stamp sheet

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A local photographer's photo of an eagle and eagle will be featured on a new stamp sheet

Stamp enthusiasts across the Inland Northwest will be thrilled when a photo of a family of Coeur d’Alene eagles taken by a Washington state photographer arrives at a post office near you this May. The photo, titled “Twin Bald Eagles,” by Craig Goodwin shows two baby eagles (or eagles) poking their gray, fuzzy heads out … Read more

Snips snuff? Christus St. Vincent does not offer vasectomy services in Santa Fe

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Snips snuff? Christus St. Vincent does not offer vasectomy services in Santa Fe

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Strength coaches for middle-aged women love this dumbbell workout for strong, toned arms

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Strength coaches for middle-aged women love this dumbbell workout for strong, toned arms

Building strong, toned arms is one of the best things you can do not just for aesthetics, but for long-term health and daily function. If you’re not sure where to start, try this 5-move, two-dumbbell workout from middle-aged strength coach Edwina Jenner. “This is my go-to session for developing strong, defined arms, as it focuses … Read more

‘Culture moves at the speed of a swipe’: Why Elf Beauty considers itself as much an entertainment company as it is a beauty brand

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'Culture moves at the speed of a swipe': Why Elf Beauty considers itself as much an entertainment company as it is a beauty brand

When Elf Beauty was founded more than 20 years ago, the idea of ​​consumers buying beauty products online was something of a novelty. But in 2026, consumers are willing to buy cosmetics on digital platforms, and online behavior is evolving faster than most businesses expect. Elf, which owns Elf Cosmetics, Naturium, and Hailey Bieber’s Rhode … Read more