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Horrifying video shows what disease suffered by Selena Gomez can do

Melisa Woolery, 31, was diagnosed with lupus after giving birth to her daughter Marlee prematurely in 2022. London doctor Dr Sermed Mezher, explains the devastating effects it can have on the body.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Costa worker warned about girl's severe dairy allergy, inquest hears

Hannah Jacobs, 13, from Barking in East London, died on February 8, 2023 following a suspected anaphylactic reaction to a hot chocolate drink purchased at a Costa Coffee branch.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Pictured: Teen with dairy allergy who died after having Costa drink

A 13 year-old with a severe dairy allergy who died after being served a Costa Coffee hot chocolate allegedly made with cow's milk has been pictured for the first time.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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I'm a doctor. Here's why I eat this one food every day without fail

A doctor has dished on the one food that he is sure to include in his diet every single day - and why it's so good for you.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Generation Z Is Revolutionizing Sex | The Walrus

Should we all be taking notes?

thewalrus.ca

 

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My Brief but Fruitful Career as a Smut Peddler | The Walrus

I was a purveyor of sex, a teller of tawdry tales. And I was damn good at it

thewalrus.ca

 

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6 Fruits And Vegetables That Are More Hydrating Than We Thought - The Takeout

Step aside watermelon and cucumber! Here are some other delicious fruits and vegetables that pack a terrific and healthy level of hydration.

www.thetakeout.com

Why You Should Be Storing Ripe Bananas In The Fridge - The Takeout

Bananas may be a temperamental fruit, but the key to keeping them nice and ripe is to store them in the refrigerator at the right time. Here's why.

www.thetakeout.com

Avoid These Mistakes When Storing Canned Goods, According To An Expert - The Takeout

Here's how to avoid a bunch of mistakes when it comes to storing canned goods. From not storing in the right place to improper canning, we've got you covered.

www.thetakeout.com

The Proper Way To Store And Reheat Leftover Rice - The Takeout

Improperly stored leftovers run the risk of causing food poisoning, but with a little bit of knowledge you'll know exactly what to do and what not to do.

www.thetakeout.com

 

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Why Did I Ever Give Up Family Chain Restaurants?

The artichoke dip is good. The nostalgia — and permission for my kids to be messy — is even better.

thecut.com

Heavy metals, including lead, found in many dark chocolate bars, research shows

Limiting daily consumption is the best way to reduce exposure.

nbcnews.com

Opinion | Too Much of Our Seafood Has a Dark Secret

We use the world’s fish as if it were a limitless line of credit. But this credit is running out.

nytimes.com

 

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'Biggest Loser' Winner Ryan Benson Says He Feels the Show 'Set Us Up to Fail': 'We Were Exploited' (Exclusive)

Ryan Benson, 56, who won Season 1 of 'The Biggest Loser' in 2005 says he feels the reality show "set us up to fail": "We were exploited." On the show, "doctors tested our urine and they told me there was blood in mine because I was so dehydrated," Benson tells PEOPLE.

people.com

Top Chef Alum Shirley Chung Says She Has to Gain 10 Lbs. Before Radiation for Stage 4 Tongue Cancer

‘Top Chef’ alum Shirley Chung, who revealed her stage 4 tongue cancer diagnosis in July, said she’s now preparing for radiation after completing chemotherapy.

people.com

Cancer Deaths Among Men Projected to Increase 93% Globally by 2050

Cancer deaths among men are projected to increase 93 percent globally by 2050, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society.

people.com

Isabella Strahan Reflects on Life Before Brain Tumor Diagnosis: 'Was a Great Year Til It Wasn't'

Isabella Strahan — the 19-year-old daughter of Michael Strahan — posted a TikTok sharing videos of her having fun and enjoying her life before she was diagnosed with a brain tumor in October 2023.

people.com

Driver 'Savagely' Attacked by Bees After Crashing into Their Hive — and a House

A video shared by the Buena Park Police Department shows a swarm of bees hovering around a sports car that crashed into a residential home. The driver was taken to the hospital for multiple bee stings.

people.com

 

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Brittany Snow Opens Up About Her Dad's Alzheimer's Diagnosis: 'He Was My Best Friend'

‘Pitch Perfect’ alum Brittany Snow opens up about how her relationship with her dad has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis, and how grieving has been a "slow process."

people.com

New Zealand Man Wakes from Surgery to Learn He's Been Circumcised Against His Wishes

A New Zealand patient consented to only partial circumcision to treat a skin condition on his penis but the surgeon performed a full circumcision.

people.com

 

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https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/13/climate/us-cities-heating-up-fastest-dg/index.html

 

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Your Microwave Is Teeming With Bacteria, Study Suggests

Researchers found thriving communities of microbes in microwave ovens used in home kitchens, shared spaces and laboratories

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

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Comadre Panadería’s Riding the Wave of Popularity, One Concha at a Time

Mariela Camacho’s experimental Mexican pastries—like her candy corn conchas—inspire long lines outside her small Austin bakery.

www.texasmonthly.com

 

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When Wee Got Big: How a Restaurateur Handles Overnight Success

Wee's Cozy Kitchen, a tiny Malaysian restaurant in Austin, works to keep up after coverage from ‘Bon Appétit’ and the ‘New York Times.’

www.texasmonthly.com

Meth found hidden in celery

The Drug Enforcement Agency in Atlanta has seized more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a load of celery

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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The FDA Didn't Approve MDMA. Is the Medical System Ready for Any Psychedelic?

Regulatory hurdles aside, health care has a long way to go to accommodate psychedelic therapy.

time.com

Are You Psychic? Nudge, Nudge

A phenomenon called “population stereotypes” helps explain how predictable human responses create the illusion of telepathy.

nautil.us

 

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China tied the U.S. on Olympic golds — here's how

The Asian superpower has long majored in sports such as diving and weightlifting. Now it's starting to branch out.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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https://www.axios.com/2024/08/10/ncaa-sports-paris-olympics-nil

https://www.axios.com/2024/07/20/us-olympic-gymnastics-universities-biles

 

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How a warming Earth is changing our brains, bodies and minds | Aeon Essays

It’s not just the planet and not just our health – the impact of a warming climate extends deep into our cortical fissures

aeon.co

 

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Yvette Nicole Brown Details 'Guilt-Ridden Choice' to Put Dad with Alzheimer’s in Board & Care Home After 11 Years as His Caregiver (Exclusive)

Yvette Nicole Brown opened up to PEOPLE about being her father's caregiver for 11 years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She's hosting a new podcast for other caregivers, "Squeezed."

people.com

5 People Diagnosed with Legionnaires' Disease in New Hampshire After Possible Exposure to Cooling Tower

Five people in New Hampshire have developed Legionnaires' disease after possibly being exposed to contaminated water droplets from a cooling tower, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on Monday, Aug 12.

people.com

Woman Thinks She's Having an Allergic Reaction — but It’s a Rare Cancer That Affects One in 1 Million People

Melinda Nelson’s unexplained swelling turned out to be cancer on her adrenal gland, a rare cancer that affects one in 1 million people — and often comes back.

people.com

 

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4 reasons you’re not building muscle in the gym — according to a strength and conditioning coach

Top tips for muscle-building success

tomsguide.com

How to Get Rid of Annoying Scalp Acne (Yes, It’s a Thing)

It’s more common than you’d think—and a total pain to deal with.

www.self.com

 

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Scientists Have Finally Identified Where Gluten Intolerance Begins

For roughly one in every hundred people, food containing even the smallest amounts of gluten can deliver a gutful of hurt.

www.sciencealert.com

Fasting-Style Diet Seems to Result in Dynamic Changes to Human Brains

Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent calorie restriction leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight.

www.sciencealert.com

Scientists Revealed a Healthier Way to Cook Broccoli – But There's a Catch

In recent years, broccoli has gained a reputation as an excellent vegetable due to its high levels of a particularly beneficial compound called sulforaphane.

www.sciencealert.com

Walk This Way! How to Optimise Your Stride and Focus Your Mind to Get the Most From Your Daily Stroll

A better stride can boost health, mood and creativity, too.

getpocket.com

 

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Why does everything hurt? Research shows that our bodies go through rapid changes at these ages

These metabolic shifts may be causing significant differences in cardiovascular health and immune function.

nbcnews.com

The phageome: A hidden kingdom within your gut

Human innards are teeming with viruses that infect bacteria. What are they up to?

knowablemagazine.org

 

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Understanding the sudden rise of type 2 diabetes in children

The metabolic disorder was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, it’s spiking in kids and teens, with worrisome consequences.

knowablemagazine.org

One fish, two fish, 3,000 fish ...

Groups of cichlid fishes in East Africa radiated into thousands of species within dazzlingly short periods of time. How did they do it?

knowablemagazine.org

 

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The life and tragic death of John Balson: how a true crime producer documented his own rising horror

His symptoms began with dizziness, headaches, a lack of sleep and panic attacks. Over time, they grew worse. All the while, this beloved husband, father and son was wondering about the role his work played in his illness

www.theguardian.com

12 Best Foods to Eat for Better Gut Health, According to Nutritionists

Experts share easy ways to naturally increase the good bacteria in your gut.

getpocket.com

I’m a Neurologist, and Here’s the No. 1 Thing I See People Do That’s Bad for Their Brain

Thankfully, you can get ahead of this by making changes when you’re in your 30s and 40s.

www.self.com

 

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The Surprising Risk Factor for Dementia That Has Nothing to Do With Diet or Exercise

It’s right at the tip of your tongue—literally.

www.self.com

A Doctor Told Me the Whooshing in My Ear Would Just Go Away. I Actually Had a Brain Tumor

“I was told to use Flonase.”

www.self.com

The Best Thing About the Olympic Village Is…Free Preventive Health Care?!

US rugby player Ariana Ramsey received a Pap smear, had a dentist appointment, and got an eye exam.

www.self.com

Are the Therapy Sessions on Reality TV Shows Even Remotely Legit?

Here’s what two real-world therapists make of unpacking issues on camera in the Bravo-verse

www.self.com

 

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'SNL' Alum Victoria Jackson Diagnosed With Inoperable Tumor

Victoria Jackson says her cancer has come back in the form of an inoperable tumor ... and, it sounds like doctors aren't giving her much more time.

www.tmz.com

YouTube Star Luke Goodwin Dead at 35 After Rare Cancer Battle

YouTube star Luke Goodwin is dead at 35 after battling a rare form of cancer.

www.tmz.com

 

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Victim, six, of shooting in Sheffield 'could have been killed'

Harry Clayton, six, (pictured) was shot by thugs as he played football with his friends on Richmond Park Avenue, east Sheffield, on Wednesday afternoon.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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This Code Breaker Is Using AI to Decode the Heart’s Secret Rhythms

Inspired by his expertise in breaking ancient codes, Roeland Decorte built a smartphone app that continuously listens for signs of disease hidden in our pulse.

www.wired.com

Do You Really Need a Water Filter?

Will a simple pitcher do, or should you revamp your home's entire water filtration system? Here's how to tell.

time.com

‘We should have better answers by now’: climate scientists baffled by unexpected pace of heating

The leap in temperatures over the past 13 months has exceeded the global heating forecasts – is this just a blip or a systemic shift?

www.theguardian.com

Why are some thrill-seekers drawn to extreme foods? Scientists say the answer is psychological.

For some, foods that generate pain can trigger an adrenaline rush, similar to watching a horror movie.

www.nbcnews.com

Why does it feel like everyone is getting Covid?

Covid’s summer surge, explained

www.vox.com

 

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A Microbiologist Explains The Best Way to Wash Fruit And Vegetables

Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make sure you wash them properly first.

sciencealert.com

Chef Franco Pepe's pizza has been voted the best in the world and he loves Neapolitan food

The award-winning pizza maker of Pepe in Grani honed his craft in Naples. Here are his Neapolitan culinary favourites, from Chalet Ciro to Mimì alla Ferrovia.

www.bbc.com

Opinion | How to Make a Nation of Meat Eaters Crave the Humble Bean

When it comes to food, pleasure is what changes the world.

www.nytimes.com

The 5 Healthiest Canned Foods to Keep Stored on Your Shelves - Muscle & Fitness

These 5 of the healthiest canned food options can be a convenient way to improve your diet and not worry about costly food waste.

www.muscleandfitness.com

 

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Antibiotics are failing. The US has a plan to launch a research renaissance.

The PASTEUR act plans to incentivize Big Pharma to manufacture in the US. But there’s a downside for the rest of the world.

www.vox.com

Covid cases on the rise: Is it too late for a vaccine?

Timing the vaccines to match Covid waves has been an ongoing challenge for public health officials.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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This Is the Most Detailed Map of Human Brain Connections Ever Made

In a world first, Harvard biologists worked with Google to diagram a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex at the subcellular level, paving the way for the next generation of brain science.

www.wired.com

 

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How to Store Blueberries So They Last Longer

After testing 18 different methods of blueberry storage, the winning methods were a surprise even to us.

www.seriouseats.com

Pasta Faux Pas: 9 Pasta Myths and Mistakes We're All Guilty of

An Italian chef debunked nine pasta myths about salting water, adding olive oil and draining your noodles after cooking.

www.cnet.com

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/08/ozempic-hackers/679464/

Are Athletes Born or Made? A New Study Reveals Which Fitness Traits Are Primarily Genetic.

If you feel like your athletic performance is falling short, this new research might explain why

www.outsideonline.com

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/prescription-drugs-medication-1.7272477

This Is The 1 Thing An Eye Doctor Says You Should Never Do — And It's 'Bad... Real Bad'

This ophthalmologist warns that it “could affect your vision permanently.”

www.huffpost.com

The Moment When a Brain Surgeon Sees the Most Terrifying Diagnosis in Medicine

He glided into my office in patent leather shoes—shiny, brown, and freshly polished. His socks, a bright mustard, perfectly matched his tie as well as his handkerchief, neatly folded in his left br…

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/modified-car-talli-osborne-1.7294277

 

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How Climate Disasters Are Making Food Expensive Everywhere

Food can be more climate resilient. But we have to work together, writes Himanshu Gupta.

time.com

Have We Reached Our Athletic Limits?

From the start, SI has chronicled the chase to redefine athletic potential. What frontiers will we explore in the next 70 years?

www.si.com