I tried 5 tricks to keep our home dust-free during our house renovation – this $10 method worked perfectly
Renovations are messy, but this gem was a lifesaver
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I'm an oncologist - why we think oral sex is fueling throat cancers
As throat cancer rates trend upward, oncologists are increasingly pointing to HPV transmitted via oral sex.
Christina Applegate's 'salty' reaction to Jenna Fischer's cancer news
Just one week after the 50-year-old publicly revealed her Stage 1 Triple Positive breast cancer diagnosis, the actress opened up about her treatment and support system.
How to fall asleep when you can’t — tried and tested tips I've learned from experts
From breathing techniques to visualization, we test genuinely effective tips for falling asleep
Do you train the same set of muscles every day? It can be disastrous
Training the same set of muscles can go horribly wrong and leave you with severe injuries. Fitness experts as well as doctors warn against it.
Is Depression Contagious? The Science Is Uncertain.
Research suggests mental health disorders can spread socially. Could "exposures” drive awareness, or is something else at play?
Millions of Americans Could Improve Their Lives With a Simple, Miraculous Device. What’s Stopping Them?
More people should use hearing aids.
12 Symptoms Endocrinologists Say You Should Never Ignore
Patients don’t usually recognize symptoms that might signal problems with their glands.
The real reason Walgreens and other pharmacies are failing
Pharmacies large and small make money in two ways. Both are under threat.
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Here’s What Longevity Experts Eat For Breakfast To Add Years To Their Lives
If you’re going to have the same meal on repeat every morning, how great would it be if it could give you more time on Earth?
Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Alcohol and Opioid Addiction
Research hints that medications like Zepbound and Wegovy could provide new ways to treat opioid and alcohol abuse.
Whooping Cough Is at a Decade-High Level in U.S.
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, peaks every three to five years.
9 Things You Should Do for Your Brain Health Every Day, According to Neurologists
Chat with a friend, skip the beer and cigarettes, and eat like you're vacationing on the Italian coast.
Should You Use Retinol and Retinoids?
These products are touted for their ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and stimulate collagen.
'American Malaria' Is on the Rise
Babesiosis, a tick-borne illness, is becoming more common in the U.S.
Why Surgeons Are Wearing The Apple Vision Pro
More than 20 surgeries have recently been completed by headset-wearing surgeons at UC San Diego Health
How to Travel When You Have COPD
Advance planning with your doctor can help ensure a safe trip.
Tons of Viruses Live in Your Toothbrush and Showerhead
Scientists are documenting the vibrant universe of microbes that call your bathroom home.
‘Baywatch’ Star Michael ‘Newmie’ Newman Dies After Parkinson’s Battle
The actor starred in more episodes of the show than anyone else apart from David Hasselhoff.
How to Get Muscle Gains: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Buff
You don’t have to be a muscle math genius to buff up.
How Baking Soda Really Works
That orange box is good for way more than just leavening in your cakes.
What Happens When a Doctor Responds to a Medical Emergency on a Plane?
From medical liability to airline perks.
Susan Powter returns after losing millions from her '90s fitness empire: 'Horrifyingly shocking'
Susan Powter, the '90s fitness icon whose 'Stop the Insanity' infomercial launched her fame, revealed she's lost millions and survived delivering Uber Eats.
‘Stop the Insanity!’ ‘90s Fitness Guru Susan Powter Lost Empire Worth Millions and Survived by Delivering Grubhub: 'Scary as S---' (Exclusive)
Fitness guru Susan Powter's ‘Stop the Insanity!’ program made $50 million annually in the 1990s, but Powter, 66, lost her empire amid lawsuits and bad business deals. For years, she's struggled financially, delivering Grubhub and Uber Eats to make a living. Now she's written a memoir and is...
Woman Wears Tampon for 8 Hours at Friend's Wedding, Ends Up in ICU with Toxic Shock Syndrome: 'Scary and Dangerous Situation'
A Texas woman, Ashley DeSkeere, is sending out a warning after she was hospitalized and left fighting for her life in the ICU due to toxic shock syndrome, which she developed after keeping her tampon in for eight hours at a friend’s wedding.
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Says Her Cancer Has Spread After Deciding to 'Keep My Tumor'
The former talk show host says her cancer has spread after deciding to "keep my tumor." She reflected on her decision to go against her doctor's recommendation for a mastectomy and opt for homeopathic remedies with radiation and medication following her 2020 breast cancer diagnosis: 'I thought I...
5 Gastroenterologists on the 1 Thing You Should Do Every Day
Best practices for your digestive health include drinking plenty of water..
To Delay Death, Lift Weights
Two studies remind us of what we already know (but sometimes forget).
The Multi-Trillion-Dollar Wellness Industry Is Making Us Sick | The Walrus
Alternative medicine has become a scrutiny-free wonderland for anything and everything
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How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular
For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man.
'We've lost too many lives': Vancouver firefighters receive first shipment of PFAS-free gear
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services received its first shipment of new firefighting gear on Wednesday, advancing the department's plans to reduce cancer risk for its members.
Why food recalls are everywhere right now
Contaminated food from McDonald’s, Boar’s Head, and more is making Americans sick.
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The Unexpected Pleasures of a Dirty Soda
Fountain drinks spiked with syrups, creamers, and fruit purées became a sensation among Mormon mothers in Utah. Now they’re finding fans across America.
Hungry Before Bed? 13 Foods To Eat at Night That Won't Derail Your Weight Loss Goals
Choosing nighttime meals and snacks high in protein and fiber can help support weight management. Examples include Greek yogurt, hummus, nuts, and more.
Hurricanes are wreaking havoc on America's food supply
Hurricanes Helene and Milton are expected to reduce feed and fertilizer supplies and increase production costs, which could drive up prices
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Fake dentist performed excruciating root canal on unsuspecting woman
Angelica Vivas, 46, was charged with two counts of dentistry act violation following her arrest in Katy, Houston.
Fast food joints pull ingredient amid McDonald's E coli outbreak
Burger King , KFC , Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell have followed McDonald's lead and stopped using fresh onions in their foods, citing them as the most likely source of a deadly E. coli outbreak in western states.
If you ate at McDonald's recently, take these safety measures
CDC officials and food safety expoerts have urged Americans to contact their doctors immediately if they believe they were sickened by E coli after eating a Quarter Pounder at McDonald's.
This Immortal Creature Can Create a Form of Cancer That's Contagious
Jellyfish-like creatures called hydras can develop tumors if overfed, which in turn can be passed on to their clone offspring.
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The Sad Case of The Youngest Person Ever Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
In 2023, neurologists at a memory clinic in China diagnosed a 19-year-old with what they believed to be Alzheimer's disease, making him the youngest person ever to be diagnosed with the condition in the world.
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How your brain detects patterns in the everyday: without conscious thought
Neurons in certain brain areas integrate ‘what’ and ‘when’ information to discern hidden order in events in real time.
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Can a Supplement Really Help Control Your Pesky Eye Floaters?
If you look up at the sky on a clear day, you might notice little cobweb-like structures drifting across your field of vision.
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Sleep deprivation disrupts memory: here’s why
Study in rats shows that a key brain signal linked to memory formation deteriorates after broken sleep.
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Mass Food Poisoning Leaves 46 Hospitalized, Employee’s Homemade Dish Causes ‘Mini Disaster Alert’ in Maryland
Dozens were taken to the hospital following a mass food poisoning incident at NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors in Jessup, Maryland. Local health officials determined they had all eaten the same food: a homemade dish prepared by a fellow employee.
Girl Gets Second-Degree Burn from Glue While Doing Fake Nails at Friend's House; Mom's Warning Goes Viral (Exclusive)
Jessica Klick's daughter, Sienna, 11, was at a friend’s house when they decided to try on some fake nails that her friend had received as a gift. While applying one of the nails, a few drops of glue fell onto Sienna’s cotton sock and caused a severe burn.
Ozempic May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s in People with Type 2 Diabetes
According to a recent study, certain classes of weight loss drugs — including Ozempic — may have positive effects on the brain and patients with type 2 diabetes.
Woman, 24, Left with 'Huge Scar' After Microneedling: 'It's Never Going Fully Away'
Melia Nielsen said she wanted to improve her acne scars — but that a microneedling procedure left her with a chemical burn and lasting mark on her cheek.
Zoe Saldaña Says She Took Role in 'Lioness' to 'Address My Dyslexia and Anxiety' (Exclusive)
Zoe Saldaña is detailing how her latest role in Taylor Sheridan's spy drama 'Lioness' required "a lot more hours of preparation" than usual.
Are BC’s salmon farms doomed?
For years, advocates have been citing the damage open-net salmon farming does to the environment off the BC coast. And in recent years the government has agreed with them. But salmon farming is a key part of BC’s identity, and economy. Now a deadline has manufacturers looking for ways to...
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50 tonnes of hardened grease removed from sewers in Richmond, B.C.
Crews removed approximately 50 tonnes of "fatbergs" from the sewer system in Richmond, B.C., earlier this month, according to Metro Vancouver.
28-year-old becomes two-time organ donor
Jocelyn Leworthy, 28, has become a two-time organ donor after donating her kidney and a part of her liver to two separate recipients.
Logan Paul, KSI Laugh Off Lunchly Mold Concerns, Haters Use Us For Clicks!
Logan Paul and KSI don't seem too worried about the alleged mold issue with their new Lunchly meal products.
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I fell deathly ill with E Coli after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Clarissa DeBrock, 33, ate a Quarter Pounder with her fiance and two-year-old son Kai at her local branch in North Platte, Nebraska , in late September. She then fell ill.
Terrifying consequence of ignoring constipation revealed
Courtney Ingham, 21 from Newton Aycliffe, County Durham suffered with extreme bloating and constipation for eight months and was only able to empty her bowels once every three weeks.
My skin mysteriously started rotting- then I found something in the AC
A California woman said mold in her apartment's air conditioning unit left her suffering from 'burning' skin and a bill for $10,000 to replace her belongings and move.
Fatal fungi:WHO releases list of dangerous fungal pathogens
The World Health Organization identified 19 fungi that pose a threat to public health. The infections can be deadly and became more prevalent during the pandemic.
Why Do Older People Grunt or Moan While Sitting Down or Standing Up?
At a certain age, getting up from the sofa can be a physical challenge.
Save Your Skin: How You Shower Matters More Than When, Dermatologists Say
Showering in the morning or at night is a personal preference, dermatologists say. For skin health and hygiene, focus more on how you do it.
I Am Obsessed With My Blood Pressure. Can I Hack My Way out of High Readings?
Whether I’m relaxed, stressed, doing yoga or ingesting enough salt to kill a slug, there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the figures.
Tragic Last Days Of 'Blind' Stevie Nicks: Fleetwood Mac Icon, 76, Opens Up About Suffering Late-Onset Eye Disease
Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks believed her eye problems stemmed from her use of glass contacts in the past.
Canadian woman was told she was 'too young' to have breast cancer: 'If I had waited a year to get diagnosed, would I even be alive?'
Robyn Goldman spoke to Yahoo Canada about the unexpected obstacles of navigating breast cancer in your 30s.
How 'Body by Jake' Turned Harrison Ford Into an Action Hero at 40
The 'Temple of Doom' script called for a muscular Indy, so Ford needed a trainer like Jake Steinfeld. The rest is history.
10 Best Post-Workout Snacks, as Recommended by Dietitians
What you eat post-workout matters. Here's a few snacks dietitians swear by.
8 Things Food Safety Experts Would Never Do in Their Own Kitchens
Odds are you’re guilty of at least one of them.
The federal loophole that allows food companies to decide what's safe for you to eat
Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of an average American adult's diet and two-thirds of an American child's.
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The Secret Society of Lightning Strike Survivors
After the sudden and intense drama of getting hit, they suffered from devastating symptoms that wouldn’t go away. It seemed like no one could help—until they found each other.
7 Things ER Doctors Say You Should Always Do After A Fall
Neglecting these crucial steps can actually lead to more serious health problems.
Did You Know There's a Right Way to Nap? Here's How to Do It Correctly
Become a power nap pro with these napping do's and don’ts.
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Is Freeze-Dried Fruit ‘Cereal’ a Solid Breakfast? Here’s What a Dietitian Thinks
Find out if the viral TikTok trend has what it takes to be a well-rounded meal.
Here’s What Ginger Ale Can—and Can’t—Do for an Upset Stomach
Experts break down how your sick-day staple measures up to the actual veggie.
The Best Magnesium-Rich Foods to Improve Sleep and Boost Your Muscles
Dark leafy greens aren’t your only option.