Could a ketone drink used by soldiers help to keep you strong and ward off dementia?

Could a ketone drink used by soldiers help to keep you strong and ward off dementia?

Every morning, retired plastic surgeon Jim Johnson has a small bottle of liquid with his breakfast. It’s not fruit juice or yoghurt — instead, the 76-year-old is drinking a supplement packed with ketones. These are molecules the body naturally produces and uses as fuel when it is running low on energy from carbohydrates — and … Read more

Weather live updates: South Island slammed by severe weather with gale force wind, snow and rain

Weather live updates: South Island slammed by severe weather with gale force wind, snow and rain

Significantly strong winds with gusts of up to 150km/h are lashing the South Island this afternoon and evening. A flight to Queenstown encountered intense turbulence and had to turn back to Auckland. Dylan, 18, was on a Jetstar flight from Auckland to Queenstown this morning at 8.30am and said passengers were screaming in terror as … Read more

Sheriff confirms tornado touched down in Ray County

Sheriff confirms tornado touched down in Ray County

Kansas City was spared of severe weather on Friday, but counties north of Kansas City experienced severe storms. Multiple tornado warnings were issued for northern counties in KMBC’s viewing area. The National Weather Service confirmed at least one tornado. Storm damage was also reported in Ray County, Missouri. Live updates: 9:30 p.m. — KMBC’s Brian … Read more