Americans Spend More Than 12 Years of Their Lives 'Burdened by Disease' — Highest of Any Country

Stock image of a patient in a hospital bed.Photo:Getty Getty Americans spend on average more than a dozen years per person suffering from disease — and have a greater “disease burden” than all other countries in theWorld Health Organization, a new study finds. The research surveyed the health outcomes of 183 WHO member nations, and found that “the U.S. stood out with the largest healthspan-lifespan gap and greatest noncommunicable disease burden,” according to a study published in theJournal of the American Medical Association.

Americans with Disabilities Act Extends to People with Gender Dysphoria, Court Rules

People holding transgender flags.Photo: Getty A new federal ruling could protect transgender people from a growing conservative effort to restrict access to gender-affirming healthcare. Last week, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals published the opinion that 1990’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) extends to those suffering from gender dysphoria, reversing the previous ruling out of Virginia inKeshaWilliamsv.Stacey Kincaid. “The ADA defines the term ‘disability’ broadly to include ‘a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual,'” the ruling states.

America’s Youngest Teacher Waited Until She Was 16 to Take Job: 'I Refuse to Be in a Pickup Line with My Students'

Shania Muhammad.Photo:Shania Muhammad Shania Muhammad Like many kids her age, most days you can find Shania Muhammad, 16, in the classroom. But Muhammad isn’t like most teens — she’s the one in charge. In fact, she’s the youngest full-time teacher in America. But achieving that unique honor at such a young age isn’t the only first for her. When thesocial media influencerand speaker was 15, she became the youngest student to graduate from Langston University.

Amicable Ex-Husbands! Christina Hall's Second Husband Ant Anstead Wishes Tarek El Moussa's Son Happy Birthday

Kevin Winter/Getty; Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram Ant Ansteadis joining in on the celebration ofHeatherandTarek El Moussa’s son’s first birthday! “Happy birthday Tristan Jay!!! Our sweet little bear 🧸 is officially 1 year old today 🥹 The best addition to our family of five and a light that brightens all of our days with his endless smiles, loudest belly giggles, and perfect blue eyes,” the El Moussas wrote in the caption.

Amid Deadly Heatwave, Al Gore Warns Atmosphere Could 'Get a Lot Worse'

Photo: David McNew/GettyAs the United States is bracing for some intense heat, former Vice PresidentAl Gorehas renewed his plea for climate relief.More than 90 million Americans were under dangerous weather warnings on Sunday, as temperatures were expected to reach as high as 109 degrees in some parts of the country. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the heat will “feel extremely oppressive” in the northeast.It was after at least one person — who had other medical issues — died from heat exposure in New York City on Saturday.