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In one unanimous show of hands, Democratic presidential candidates moved the idea of full health insurance for people who are not legally in the United States into the political mainstream. That debate night moment last week symbolized the party’s move to the left heading a primary in which most candidates are trying to appeal to […]

Great burgers are the stuff dreams are made of: a perfectly cooked and seasoned patty sandwiched between a sturdy bun, the juices from the meat making a delicious mess, and memories of summertime barbecues lending a subtle note of nostalgia. Whether you like your burger topped with just a few classic ingredients or prefer to

Summer is here and that means it’s potluck season. Bring on the backyard barbecues, the rooftop soirees and the outdoor dinners. Whenever I’m invited to these events I always want to bring that one dish that wows the other guests. You want to hear people whispering, “What’s in this? Who made it? How do I

Image copyright BSIP/Getty Images Image caption The Essex outbreak of Group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection began in Braintree Thirteen people have now died in an outbreak of Group A streptococcal infection, health bosses said. Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) confirmed a patient died from sepsis earlier this year and was not included in the

As a health-conscious person, I’m often asked whether or not I eat meat. My answer? Yes, and I love it. It’s delicious and gives me tons of energy, but I almost never cook it at home. Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of cooking meat at home. I could opt for the highest-quality

Image copyright Heidi Levine In the Orthodox Jewish community, there is a sacred space for women: the mikveh. Now it has also become a place where they can spot signs of breast cancer and domestic violence, and guide one another towards help. It is a religious requirement for all married Orthodox women to go to

Here’s something cat lovers and dog lovers can agree on: These engagement photos taken at an animal shelter are doggone cute. Inspired by their love of animals, Brazilian couple Karina Setani and Renato Fernandes decided to shoot their engagement pics at Luisa Mell Institute, a São Paulo-based organization that provides shelter and adoption services to

Image copyright Getty Images Boris Johnson has promised to review so-called “sin taxes” to see if they unfairly target those on lower incomes. The Tory leadership contender wants to examine whether levies on foods high in salt, fat and sugar are effective, and has vowed not to introduce any new ones until the review is

Thanks to the rise of online banks, peer-to-peer payment services and other technological advances in banking, visiting an actual brick-and-mortar branch is becoming a rare activity these days. In fact, about 1 in 5 Americans have gone an entire year without visiting a physical bank branch, according to a survey by Bankrate. Even so, there

Charities have warned a lack of staff to help people adapt to sight loss is putting them at risk of falls and burns. Rehabilitation Officers for Visually Impaired (ROVIs) help people adapt to daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning and crossing the road, when their sight deteriorates. Charity guidelines suggest people with sight loss should