There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away.

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NASA's new chief Jared Isaacman said controversial proposal to move the space shuttle Discovery to Texas from its current home in a Smithsonian Air and Space Museum hangar in Virginia, may end with a different spacecraft entirely landing in Houston.

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"It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said. "It is an 'and' — it's robotic and human exploration and how we do these best together."

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Business Insider reached out to more than 75 major employers, including Walmart and Google, about their efforts to support aging workers.

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Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively. Health officials and researchers say that although the flu season has not reached its peak, the spike in cases is not historically unusual - and they stress vaccines probably still offer protection against the worst effects of the strain.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The W

Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker

Long-defined by high prices, shortages and weekly injections, weight loss drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound are expected to be easier to access and afford.

What to watch for in weight loss drugs in 2026

There are four antiviral medications approved by the FDA to treat influenza.

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For as long as she could remember, Dina Radenkovic was a meticulous planner, determined to leave as little as possible to chance. But Radenkovic - a physician, research scientist and biotechnology investor - felt gripped by uncertainty over how to plan for one of her most long-held goals: becoming a mother. She thought about freezing her eggs, but enduring two weeks of potentially uncomfortable and nauseating injections felt impossible: It would have meant missing work. So in December 2022, Rade

A company is trying to unlock a key to aging, in a long-overlooked body part

Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel.  In the U.S., flu typically begins its winter march in December.  On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported high or very high levels of illness in more than half the states.

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.

Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows

CDC data shows 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths this season so far.

Flu activity rises sharply across US with 7.5 million cases, CDC data shows

People from many different cultures across the globe and across millennia largely agree about which body parts are most valuable – and how much compensation they warrant when injured.

An eye for an eye: People agree about the values of body parts across cultures and eras

There were breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease and sleep apnea.

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Only 40% of adults meet criteria for obesity when BMI alone is used.

75% of US adults may meet criteria for obesity under new definition, study finds

The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness.  This year, The Associated Press got the downlow on all manner of health and wellness claims and fads.

Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple

Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overload that puts a strain on brain health.

‘Grit’ and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing social stresses like racism

Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers, said Nicole Avena, a professor of neuroscience and psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical School and Princeton University who has studied added sugars.  Avena said while some health-forward brands know people are starting to become aware of the hazards of added sugars, "a lot of the bigger brands don’t worry so much about people’s health.”  The average American consumes 17 grams of added suga

Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight

What you do in the years leading up to menopause can help counter the natural hormonal effects of aging, setting you up for a healthier transition.

Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift

By blaming chronic disease and disability on food and toxins, and ‘just asking questions’ about widely accepted science, MAHA discounts the government’s responsibility for meeting disabled peoples’ needs.

How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child

The flu season is hitting in full force, especially in New York, Colorado and Louisiana, where flu-like activity is very high, according to the CDC.

Bad flu season getting worse; skyrocketing cases set state record

Recent federal scrutiny of an additive in some vaccines — aluminum salts — offers a clue about what’s to come under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership.

Aluminum salts emerge as likely target as health officials scrutinize childhood vaccines

Vaccine hesitancy isn’t a moral failure – it’s a property of a system in which people must balance personal and collective interests.

Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks

Some tout a daily semaglutide pill as a game-changer for weight-loss treatment.

FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss: What to know

A long-awaited change in drug policy by President Donald Trump could bring scientists one step closer to understanding the harms and benefits of marijuana.

Cannabis reclassification could 'open the floodgates' for research, scientists say

Dec 23 () - The weight-loss drug market is surging, with biotech firms racing to win share in a sector dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Analysts forecast the industry will generate about $150 billion in annual sales in the next decade.

Factbox-Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.

Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"

At least 20 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

Raw oysters linked to ongoing salmonella outbreak infecting 64 across 22 states: CDC

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.

FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss

If you want to build healthier habits in 2026, here’s my advice: Give yourself time. New routines don’t stick overnight. A classic study found that it takes on average 66 days of practicing a new dietary or physical behavior each day before it becomes a habit. You need to make it easy to make it last. So choose one habit and list every barrier that will keep you from hitting the mark. Then pre-solve each one. Is it too cold to go for a jog early in the morning? Find a 30-minute cardio routine on

I’m a doctor. Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthier.

Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.  The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —“oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha ha”— soon ripples into genuine laughter, and she giddily kicks her feet.  The laughter clubs were based on the common-sense notion that laughter relieves stress.

Doctor's orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

Health disparities cost society billions of dollars, and their effects ripple across communities.

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Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker

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What you need to know about flu treatments as cases spike across the US

A company is trying to unlock a key to aging, in a long-overlooked body part

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know

Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows

Flu activity rises sharply across US with 7.5 million cases, CDC data shows

An eye for an eye: People agree about the values of body parts across cultures and eras

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75% of US adults may meet criteria for obesity under new definition, study finds

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How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child

Bad flu season getting worse; skyrocketing cases set state record

Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift

Aluminum salts emerge as likely target as health officials scrutinize childhood vaccines

Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks

Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks

FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss: What to know

Cannabis reclassification could 'open the floodgates' for research, scientists say

Factbox-Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"

Raw oysters linked to ongoing salmonella outbreak infecting 64 across 22 states: CDC

FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss

Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"

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