FedNow: What It Is and How It Works

FedNow is a new instant payment service launched by the Federal Reserve in July 2023. Using the FedNow Service, financial institutions can give customers real-time payment capabilities, executing transactions in…

What Happened at Credit Suisse, and Why Did It Collapse?

In mid-March 2023, Swiss bank UBS Group AG (UBS) bought rival Credit Suisse Group AG for 3 billion CHF (about $3.3 billion USD), a move intended to shore up the…

How Time-Restricted Eating May Lower Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Risk

In the United States, an estimated 1 in 3 people have metabolic syndrome, which raises the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. A new study investigates whether…

What everyone should know about antibiotics, according to experts

Antibiotics are some of the most powerful tools in medicine. They’re prescribed to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, most ear infections, strep…

How Healthy Diet, Lifestyle May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk as Cases Rise in Younger Women

Early-onset breast cancer in females under 50 is increasing, a new report shows. Deaths from breast cancer are declining overall, but disparities among women of color persist. Aside from a…

Telehealth may be just as effective as in-person checkups, new research finds. Here’s how to make the most of your virtual appointment.

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says that telehealth may be just as effective as in-person primary care visits when it comes to addressing a patient’s needs. The…

Passive Income Expert: Here’s How I Make $27,000 Every Week

Oleg Elkov / Getty Images/iStockphoto The term “passive income” has become a buzzword in recent years, one that essentially refers to the money you make on the side without having…

TSX futures rise, Fed Chair Powell’s speech anticipated

(Reuters) – Futures linked to Canada's main stock index rose on Friday as crude and metal prices gained, while investors awaited U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's address later in…

The placebo effect is real. Here’s how sugar pills can help relieve pain and improve IBS.

Recently, a team of researchers set out to study the antidepressant effects of ketamine — and stumbled upon a medical phenomenon. The double-blind study at Stanford’s School of Medicine recruited…

Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? What experts say amid lawsuits claiming a link to autism and ADHD.

Why might someone use acetaminophen during pregnancy? Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, acetaminophen has long been a go-to over-the-counter drug for anyone…