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Al Roker says his recent hospital stints have been “a tough slog,” but he is pushing through it thanks to an outpouring of well wishes and support from his wife, three children and his “TODAY” colleagues. Roker shared an update on the “TODAY” show via video call from his home on Monday after spending most of the past month at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.“Listen, it’s been a tough slog. I’m not going to deny this,” Roker said. “It’s been the hardest one yet, and you know I’ve had my share of surgeries. It gives you a profound sense of gratitude for…

Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy certainly won the hearts of Niners fans on Sunday — the significant others of 49ers players, in particular. As the 49ers spoiled Tom Brady’s California homecoming with a 35-7 blowout win over the Buccaneers, Olivia Culpo led the charge in congratulating Purdy, who connected with the model’s boyfriend, running back Christian McCaffrey, in the Week 14 victory. “Ok ok ok ok he is PURDY MUCH REALLY REALLY GOOD!!!!” Culpo, 30, exclaimed in an Instagram Story. Olivia Culpo, the girlfriend of 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, celebrated quarterback Brock Purdy in the team’s win against the Buccaneers…

Age-related hearing loss Is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. Several studies have found an association between hearing loss and the risk of developing dementia.Hearing aids and cochlear implants can restore hearing and improve overall well-being.A new analysis has found that, for people with hearing loss, wearing their hearing aid or having a cochlear implant may reduce their risk of long-term cognitive decline by up to 19%.As we get older, most of us experience a gradual loss of hearing. One in 3 people ages between 65 and 74 has some hearing loss, and almost half of those…

Previous research has not conclusively shown that eating a diet rich in vegetables reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes, as one might expect.A new study suggest that this may be the result of including potatoes as vegetables in studies. It confirms that vegetables without spuds do help a person avoid diabetes.Plain, unadorned potatoes, says the study, have little effect on the risk of diabetes. Fried potatoes, potato chips, and mashed potatoes increase the risk.While it makes sense that a healthy diet including plenty of vegetables would help a person avoid type 2 diabetes, the research has been unexpectedly inconclusive.A…

Former President Donald Trump is claiming that he “turned down a deal” with Russia to receive captive American Paul Whelan in exchange for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout, whom President Biden ultimately swapped last week for WNBA star Brittney Griner. Paul Whelan has been in Russian custody for over four years at a labor camp in Russia’s Mordovia republic. In 2018, while President Trump was in office, the Marine veteran was arrested and convicted on charges of espionage and spying for the U.S. government, facing up to 16 years in prison. “I turned down a deal with Russia for a one on one…

Reports: Scientists see breakthrough in ‘holy grail’ of clean energy The Washington Post reports that the US Department of Energy is expected to announce that for the first time scientists have successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain. CNN’s Bill Weir joins “CNN This Morning” with more. Source: CNN

There was no shortage of public appreciation for hospital workers during the pandemic, across the world people stood on their doorsteps and balconies in the evening to cheer on the heroes holding the healthcare system together. While this gratitude was appreciated at the time, healthcare workers in several European countries now feel like it was an empty gesture, as two years on from the beginning of the pandemic, working conditions have only deteriorated.”That applause rings very hollow now because it hasn’t been followed by action,” said Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN).Pandemic hangover: ‘Anxiety, burnout and…

Al Roker says his recent hospital stints have been “a tough slog,” but he is pushing through it thanks to an outpouring of well wishes and support from his wife, three children and the TODAY family. The TODAY weatherman shared an update on the TODAY show via video call from his home on Dec. 12 after spending most of the past month at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. “Listen, it’s been a tough slog. I’m not going to deny this,” Al said. “It’s been the hardest one yet, and you know I’ve had my share of surgeries. It gives you a profound…

Europe has the energy supplies it needs to make it through the year. But 2023 might be a different story. That’s the warning issued by International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who on Monday held a joint press conference to lay out the scale of the challenge. A new report from the IEA found that Europe could face a natural gas shortage of 27 billion cubic meters in 2023. That’s equivalent to nearly 7% of the region’s annual consumption. There’s a trio of risks that could lead to the shortfall. Russia, which…

SEOUL: When Daniel DePetris, a United States-based foreign affairs analyst, received an email in October from the director of the 38 North think-tank commissioning an article, it seemed to be business as usual. It was not. The sender was actually a suspected North Korean spy seeking information, according to those involved and three cybersecurity researchers. Instead of infecting his computer and stealing sensitive data, as hackers typically do, the sender appeared to be trying to elicit his thoughts on North Korean security issues by pretending to be 38 North director Jenny Town. “I realised it wasn’t legit once I contacted…