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Over Meal Prep? Try Batch Cooking Instead.

There’s a big, beautiful world beyond neatly arranged, preportioned Tupperware containers.

getpocket.com

The Future of Gen Z’s Mental Health: How to Fix the ‘Unhappiest Generation Ever’

What will be the lasting effects of technology, social media and lockdown on the minds of young people?

getpocket.com

 

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If dinosaurs hadn't gone extinct, we may not have delicious grapes

The pair have an evolutionary connection thanks to a 'forest reset.’ The pair have an evolutionary connection thanks to a 'forest reset.’

www.popsci.com

 

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From Toxic Fungus to Soy Sauce Superstar

Today the koji mold is a master fermenter, but it has a checkered past.

getpocket.com

9 Better-Together Food Pairings That Help Maximize Nutrient Absorption, According to an RD

Kiwi and steak go together like peanut butter and jelly.

www.wellandgood.com

True or false: You can become lactose intolerant as an adult

Please, please let it not be true...

www.womenshealthmag.com

 

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Everything You See Is a Computational Process, If You Know How to Look

Computer scientist Lance Fortnow writes that by embracing the computations that surround us, we can begin to understand and tame our seemingly random world.

www.wired.com

 

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Brain Study Reveals How Curiosity Arises in Kids - Neuroscience News

Using fMRI, they found that lower confidence in recognizing images leads to higher curiosity.

neurosciencenews.com

 

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Anesthesia Induces Unconsciousness by Destabilizing Brain Activity - Neuroscience News

Neuroscientists have discovered that the anesthesia drug propofol causes unconsciousness by disrupting the brain's balance between stability and excitability.

neurosciencenews.com

AI Predicts Alzheimer's Progression - Neuroscience News

A new AI tool predicts Alzheimer's progression with 82% accuracy using cognitive tests and MRI scans, outperforming current methods.

neurosciencenews.com

Brain’s Lymphatic System Plays Role in Migraine Pain - Neuroscience News

Researchers discovered how the protein CGRP affects the brain's lymphatic system, contributing to migraine pain.

neurosciencenews.com

 

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Sensory secrets of penis and clitoris unlocked after more than 150 years

Low-frequency vibrations arouse genital nerve cells in mice — a finding that might lead to treatments for erectile dysfunction and more.

www.nature.com

 

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Should You Try to Raise Your 'Good' Cholesterol? You Might Not Need To

Experts explain what HDL is and how to make your cholesterol profile as healthy as possible.

time.com

What supp doc? Five doctors on the health supplements they swear by

Which vitamins does a GP specialising in hormones take to help her mood? And what does a medic reach for when someone they live with has a cold?

theguardian.com

What's the Best Pillow Setup for Sleep?

The most comfortable pillow arrangement is highly personal, but keep these guidelines in mind.

time.com

Élite Gymnasts Are Aging Up

It used to be assumed that a gymnast’s peak came around sixteen years of age. So why will the Olympic team be stocked with women in their twenties?

newyorker.com

 

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What a doctor needs to check after cardiac arrest, according to new research

In the years following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, women are more likely than men to treat anxiety or depression, according to a new report.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Snoop Dogg Blazes New Trail With First Cannabis Store: S.W.E.D.

Snoop Dogg is beginning a new venture as owner of his first cannabis store, S.W.E.D., located in Los Angeles.

theblast.com

Photo Gallery: Inside Snoop Dogg's S.W.E.D. Grand Opening!

Check out the photo gallery from Snoop Dogg's first cannabis store grand opening on Sunday! Welcome to S.W.E.D.!

theblast.com

 

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Below Deck: Down Under's Jason Chambers Shares Life and Vision Update (Exclusive)

Captain Jason Chambers of Bravo's 'Below Deck: Down Under' gives a life update on where he's now living and whether or not he can put in contact lenses by himself.

people.com

 

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Do You Understand What Normal Blood Pressure Is? Many Americans Wrongly Assume They Do

Many Americans wrongly assume they know what normal blood pressure is, and that false confidence can be deadly.

getpocket.com

 

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Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat.

Why you’re getting lousy sleep right now — and what to do about it.

www.vox.com

The Sneaky Reason Eggs & Milk Are at the Back of the Grocery Store

Grocery stores are a maze of products strategically placed to get your attention. But there’s more than one reason dairy is always located at the back of stores, an expert explains.

www.eatingwell.com

Hoka vs. On: Which Is the Better Sneaker?

Both running shoes offer supportive midsoles and inventive construction, but one is a big step ahead of the other.

www.esquire.com

https://www.fastcompany.com/91152140/inside-the-most-brutalist-restaurant-ever-created

 

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Grocery & Food News

Your one-stop shop for all things grocery and food news. Get our expert opinion on new product releases, seasonal menu items and food trends. Plus what to buy on your next trip to the grocery store.

www.eatingwell.com

 

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Why 7,000 steps a day is the new 10,000 steps a day

A new study finds huge benefit in taking just 7,000 steps a day. Which may come as a relief to those who never quite make it to 10,000.

theconversation.com

Benefits of statins may have been overstated – new study

New review suggests many don’t benefit massively from taking a daily statin.

theconversation.com

Why do people faint?

Most of the time, different parts of your nervous system work in balance. But sometimes things can get out of whack – and that’s when you might end up experiencing what medics call syncope.

theconversation.com

 

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The Existential Dread of Shopping for Groceries | The Walrus

I have lost all sense of what food should cost

thewalrus.ca

 

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The Ozempic Era Is Distorting What We See as Healthy | The Walrus

Fat people are constantly told they have to shed pounds. What will weight loss–inducing medicines really cost us?

thewalrus.ca

 

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Night Owls’ Cognitive Function ‘Superior’ to Early Risers, Study Suggests

Research on 26,000 people found those who stay up late scored better on intelligence, reasoning and memory tests.

getpocket.com

I spent 60 years sneering at yoga. It turns out I love it – and it does make you healthier and happier

It boosts flexibility, strength, balance, breathing and mood … Here are the stupid reasons I avoided it for so long – and 21 things I’ve learned since I embraced it

www.theguardian.com

 

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You Can’t Talk Your Way Out of Depression | The Walrus

The best way to heal your mind is by paying attention to your body

thewalrus.ca

Antibiotics May Soon Become Useless | The Walrus

Doctors are looking to an experimental treatment for help

thewalrus.ca

 

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YouTuber Billy LeBlanc Says Girlfriend Natalie Clark Died After Eating Raw Oysters

YouTuber Billy LeBlanc is mourning the loss of girlfriend Natalie Clark, who died after they both allegedly contracted vibrio vulnificus, a deadly infection, after eating raw oysters.

toofab.com

 

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Health Topics A-Z

Use the CDC A-Z Index to find information on various health topics.

www.cdc.gov

 

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Our Foster Kid Has a Strange Behavior With Food. We Can’t Go On Like This.

I feel for him, but the consequences are serious.

slate.com

The spectacular rise and surprising staying power of the George Foreman Grill

The grill made its debut 30 years ago. Tons of people still buy them.

thehustle.co

 

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The people who feed America are going hungry

Climate change is escalating a national crisis, leaving farmworkers with empty plates and mounting costs.

grist.org

Tribes in Minnesota are paying the steepest price for the steel industry’s mercury pollution

Steel companies that process taconite release a slew of pollutants — and they're suing the EPA over new regulations.

grist.org

Dangerous heat grips the US for another record-shattering summer

More than a third of Americans are under risk advisories as extreme heat breaks records across cities in the West and East Coast.

grist.org

 

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The Walmart Frozen Foods Aisle Is a Stoner’s Paradise

To shop, perchance to dream

www.eater.com

How Much Do You Actually Need to Shower?

It depends on your skin type and activity level, but there is a sweet spot.

time.com

Adolescents get most calories from processed food - new study

Cambridge and Bristol researchers study food diaries and say consumption is "higher than ideal".

www.bbc.com

 

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Are Plant-Based Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Heart Disease?

A recent study found that eating ultraprocessed plant-based foods was linked to heart attack and stroke risk. But the devil is in the details

www.scientificamerican.com

The miso miracle: how to use the ingredient that makes every dish delicious

Central to Japanese cooking, it has apparently been around since 200BC – yet has become the taste of the summer in the UK. Chefs explain how it can improve the flavour of almost everything, from ice cream to pasta dishes to cocktails

www.theguardian.com

15 Things In Your Kitchen You Need To Throw Away Right Now

Say goodbye to your juicer.

www.delish.com

Freezer Face-Off: Comparing Classic Foods With Their ‘Fancier’ Upgrades

Can a frozen pizza bagel really be improved? Does it need to be?

www.eater.com

 

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Don’t leave your razor in the shower – and eight other rules for shaving

Shaving can sometimes leave us covered in angry red bumps – experts share dos and don’ts for smooth gliding

theguardian.com

http://cnbc.com/2024/07/07/psychiatrist-bed-rotting-days-are-tempting-but-not-very-restful.html

The Best and Worst Habits for Your Teeth

Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavored coffees, post-meal water rinses and more.

nytimes.com

 

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Forget push-ups — the scapula push-up is the best bodyweight exercise to strengthen your barbell bench press

You've got to try scap push-ups

tomsguide.com

Why Is Accessing Good Dental Care Like Pulling Teeth? | Essay

The Science Is There. The Societal Will to Provide and Pay For It—Not So Much

zocalopublicsquare.org

 

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https://www.axios.com/2024/07/18/women-breast-cervical-cancer-us-states

This Trader Joe’s Seasoning Is a Hot Item. In South Korea, It’s Illegal.

Jars of Everything But the Bagel seasoning are being seized at the airport because they contain poppy seeds, which South Korean law classifies as a narcotic.

getpocket.com

This is How Backpacking Meals Are Really Made

Our writer went behind the scenes to witness the process first-hand.

www.outsideonline.com

 

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Energy drinks are everywhere. How dangerous are they?

Originally marketed squarely at young men, they’re now coming for women’s wallets.

www.vox.com

Home | Food Safety News

www.foodsafetynews.com

 

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Stop Feeling Bad About Sweating

Sweating is a gift. Let's embrace it, writes Sarah Everts.

time.com

 

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Foundation Launches Emergency Power Program For Senior Citizens Impacted By Hurricane Beryl

Megan Thee Stallion's Pete and Thomas Foundation has created an Emergency Power Program for senior citizens following significant storms in Houston.

www.vibe.com

Doctors heal infected foot of 48-year old man using maggots

The patient underwent four rounds of maggot therapy - a treatment that may sound extreme, but is sometimes used by NHS doctors to fight infection.

www.dailymail.co.uk

A cure for HIV? Man declared free of virus after stem cell transplant

A German man, 60, has likely been 'cured' of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant, doctors announced. It's a medical milestone only achieved by six other people.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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The global food system is owned by an ever smaller number of companies – it’s damaging our health, our communities and the planet

High levels of market concentration lead to price rises and more ultra-processed food.

theconversation.com

 

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A two-way street: Mental health can’t be ignored during work injury recovery

Struggling with mental health can increase the risk of work injuries, and work injuries can give rise to, or worsen, mental health challenges.

theconversation.com

A small aquatic plant, duckweed, could revolutionize the food of tomorrow

At first glance, duckweed may seem innocuous and even a little too common to be of any interest. But it’s an excellent source of protein.

theconversation.com

A medical ‘right to repair’ can empower consumers — and save lives

The ‘right to repair’ empowers consumers to fix and modify the products they purchase. When it comes to medical devices, the right to repair can help save lives.

theconversation.com

 

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Brazilian Singer Ayres Sasaki Dies, Electrocuted Onstage In Freak Accident

Brazilian musician Ayres Sasaki died this week after he was electrocuted during a live show ... when he hugged a soaking-wet fan onstage.

www.tmz.com

Singer electrocuted to death at concert after he got wet from hugging fan

A SINGER has died in a freak accident on stage after he was electrocuted during a live show. Brazilian rocker Ayres Sasaki, 35, died when a fan in soaking-wet clothes hugged him during the concert,…

www.thesun.co.uk

 

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Army veteran discovers severe 'toothache' is incredibly rare cancer

He visited a dentist, an endodontist, an ENT and an oral surgeon in a bid to find the cause of the horrific pain, but it was only in September last year that a biopsy finally diagnosed the cancer

www.dailymail.co.uk

U.S. Army veteran diagnosed with rare, aggressive cancer after experiencing unbearable tooth pain

A U.S. Army veteran is diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer after experiencing unbearable tooth pain. Brian Hooks served our country for 25 years working as a chemical officer with the U.S. Army.

www.abcactionnews.com