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How to Clean an Oven With Baking Soda in 10 Simple Steps

Hacks for your oven racks, and other surprising tips on how to clean an oven.

getpocket.com

10 Things You Should Never Buy From the Grocery Store, According to Experts

Food experts, including a chef, food scientist, and nutritionist, share the things you should never buy at the supermarket.

www.marthastewart.com

 

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5 Time-Tested Cleaning Tricks That Actually Work

CleanTok or not, these techniques will never be outdated

www.architecturaldigest.com

 

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We're All Becoming Homebodies—and It's Having Surprising Impacts on Our Health, New Study Says

A new study found that people spend more time at home than ever before—but being a homebody can impact your health and your relationships in unforeseen ways. Learn why we're becoming homebodies, and what it might mean for your health.

www.realsimple.com

I Drank 2.5 Liters Of Water A Day For A Week—Here’s How My Skin & Body Changed

“I’m generally a lot more awake and focused throughout the day,” writes Daisy Jones. “Not in an over-the-top way... It’s more that my thoughts are able to arrange themselves without tiring me out.”

www.vogue.com

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.

www.sciencealert.com

Community Health Workers Spread Across the US, Even in Rural Areas - KFF Health News

Community health workers are increasingly common in rural areas, where they help patients overcome barriers to accessing care and staying healthy.

kffhealthnews.org

 

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Huge Study Shows Where Gout Comes From, And It's Not What We Thought

Gout is often associated with drinking too much or not eating healthily enough, but new research suggests genetics play more of a factor in developing the arthritic condition than previously thought.

www.sciencealert.com

Gout

Find out more about gout, a type of arthritis, including the symptoms, causes, when to get help and treatments.

www.nhs.uk

 

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10 Grocery Items You Should Always Buy Fresh

Don’t get us wrong: we love the convenience of many frozen and canned foods. But there are many—like mushrooms and oily fish—that are best bought fresh whenever possible.

www.realsimple.com

10 Grocery Items You Shouldn't Buy on Sale

Discover a list of grocery items you shouldn't buy on sale. Products can include things that will make you sick, such as damaged canned goods or pre-cut produce, as well as items that might end up going to waste, like bulk spices.

www.realsimple.com

Food Preparation & Recipes | Real Simple

From food shopping guides to meal prep hacks, our food preparation and recipes section is your guide to everything eating related.

www.realsimple.com

 

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B.C. restaurateur warns of ‘$30 burgers’ as temporary foreign worker program changes | Globalnews.ca

The federal changes will bar low-wage temporary foreign workers in regions with an unemployment rate over six per cent, while raising the minimum pay rate for high-wage workers.

globalnews.ca

 

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What Chefs Make When All They Have Is a Bag of Rice

How they go against the grain.

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Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke

The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that.

www.ctvnews.ca

Supermodel Dies Suddenly at 46 Just Months After Wedding

Georgina Cooper appeared on the cover of Vogue and modeled for designers including Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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Teen Loses Vision in Eye After 'Malicious' Paintball Rampage on Halloween Night

Vicky Murillo, 19, was out with a friend on Halloween when they were allegedly targeted by suspects with paintball guns.

people.com

Woman suffers serious eye injury after being struck by random paintball in Chicago

Video taken Halloween night shows a group shooting paintballs at random people from inside a car.

www.cbsnews.com

 

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Google Searches for 'Birth Control' Spike After Donald Trump Wins 2024 Presidential Election

Google searches for contraception — and its potential ban — spiked after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

people.com

Woman's Mysterious Ear Pain Turns Out to Be a Tick — and Its 8 Babies: 'Disturbing'

A woman discovers "a family inside of my ear" after trekking through a national park on vacation.

people.com

Why Travel Guru Rick Steves Say His Prostate Cancer Is a ‘Thrilling’ Journey (Exclusive)

PBS Travel guru Rick Steves, 69, who underwent prostate surgery in October, says he's approaching cancer like a new adventure with a "traveler's mindset": "It's kind of thrilling."

people.com

Mom Overdosed on Weight Loss Drug She Got on Instagram, Recalls 'Throwing Up Blood': 'Thought I Was Going to Die'

Leigh-Anne Lagden, 26, opened up about being hospitalized after accidentally overdosing on knockoff weight loss injections that she purchased from a brand she saw on Instagram.

people.com

 

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Want to Live Longer? Forget Blue Zones – These Factors Improve Your Chances of Aging Well

Finding the perfect combination of lifestyle hacks to live to 110 irks many experts who are more interested in quality of life.

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America Has an Onion Problem

When it comes to foodborne illnesses, onions have long been considered especially safe. Not anymore.

www.theatlantic.com

 

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Mysterious circular DNA found in more than half of patients with certain types of cancer

A large-scale study links the presence of these tiny molecules to increased aggressiveness in malignant tumors

english.elpais.com

 

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Liz Parrish vs. science: The lucrative business of serving the mega-rich who seek eternal youth

The businesswoman says she was rejuvenated via an illegal gene therapy tested on mice. Scientists are dubious of her claims

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From gym bros to Funko collectors: Why a generation of men are avoiding growing up

Socioeconomic conditions that make it difficult to move out, coupled with nostalgia for a form of masculinity threatened by feminism, have given rise to a new iteration of the man-child

english.elpais.com

 

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26 Sweet Potato Recipes to Make for Every Meal (Including Dessert)

Believe it or not, sweet potatoes are as versatile as they are delicious. Let their color and flavor shine in these autumnal sweet potato recipes to make for every meal—including desserts!

www.marthastewart.com

Are chia seeds healthier than flaxseeds? A dietitian reveals the best pick

While both seeds are great for you, there are some nutritional differences.

www.today.com

 

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This Is The Healthiest Vegetable In The World, According To Experts

One dietitian called it a "nutrient powerhouse."

www.womenshealthmag.com

Dietitians Say These 12 Veggies Are The Best For Weight Loss

They're not all greens.

www.womenshealthmag.com

This Fruit Packs The Most Protein—Almost As Much As An Egg

“It’s very nutrient-dense,” one dietitian says.

www.womenshealthmag.com

This Is The Healthiest Fruit In The World, According To Experts

It's "an excellent source of antioxidants," one dietitian says.

www.womenshealthmag.com

 

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Why cocaine triggers sexual violence

Cocaine taps into primal instincts, including verbosity, grandiosity, and a desire for dominance. Preventing its use would reduce exposure to traumatic experiences that are a risk factor for serious mental disorders

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Can electricity cure our ills?

Our nervous impulses are conditioned by subatomic electrical particles that travel through neurons and flow through each of our cells

english.elpais.com

Mutant superbugs pose a threat to human life in space

Research aboard the International Space Station reveals that some microorganisms become more aggressive and dangerous beyond Earth

english.elpais.com

Superbacteria’s double defense against antibiotics is discovered

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which causes 120,000 deaths a year, adopts an alternative mode of cell division to ensure its survival, new study finds

english.elpais.com

 

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Kidney Health Made Easy: 13 Superfoods That Will Supercharge Your Function

Taking care of your kidneys doesn't have to be complicated. Add these kidney-friendly foods to your meal rotations.

www.cnet.com

https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/8-life-changing-benefits-of-coffee-from-9-scientific-studies/90997951

Superfood ‘red espresso’ made from South African tea takes off globally

The husband and wife duo behind a superfood ‘coffee’ focus on community upliftment as well as caffeine-free kicks.

www.aljazeera.com

 

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Anger Is Temporary Madness: The Stoics Knew How to Curb It

Anger is a complicated emotion, but one you can learn to control. Here’s how.

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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.

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https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/11/07/g-s1-30783/tb-tuberculosis-deadliest-infectious-disease-covid

 

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Save Your Relationship and Your Sleep With the Scandinavian Sleep Method

If your sleep quality is declining downward due to your partner, try using the Scandinavian sleep method tonight.

www.cnet.com

 

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Eating pistachios every day could boost vision, study finds

Scientists say adding two ounces (57g) of the nut to your diet can 'significantly' improve eye health as it raises our lutein levels.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Americans left BLIND, paralyzed and no teeth after Ozempic

More patients come forward with stories about the pains they've suffered since beginning Ozempic, joining a growing number of people suing pharma companies that produce these drugs.

www.dailymail.co.uk

We're dying from 'black lung' due to years of cutting kitchen worktops

Millions of American workers are being exposed to small silica dust particles from cutting countertops that infiltrate the body and leave thousands of cuts in their lungs

www.dailymail.co.uk

Fancy quartz countertops are causing deadly condition 'black lung'

Researchers in California said: 'If we don't stop it now, we're going to have hundreds if not thousands of more cases.' The ominously-named 'black lung' is caused by inhaling tiny fragments of dust.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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OBGYN surrenders license after allegedly pushing Jesus on patient

Dr Lucien Cox, 75, also came under fire for reportedly performing a rectal exam on another female patient without her consent.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."

www.cbsnews.com

 

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Struggling to Drift Off? Experts Say You Should Try Going on a ‘Mental Walk’ to Get to Sleep

The next time you’re having a tough time drifting off, don’t bother counting sheep. Try this instead.

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https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/07/nx-s1-5178149/light-exposure-circadian-rhythms-sleep

 

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A 15-Minute Abs Workout for Better Balance and Stability

You need this fast, no-equipment core circuit in your rotation.

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Why Laziness Is Not Why You Procrastinate (Your Emotions Are)

Overcoming procrastination isn't so much about completing tasks. In reality, it's about something much more personal.

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The True Tale of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak

It all started with a hot dog.

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We Tried Walking With Ankle Weights – Here’s Why It Was Such a Good Workout

Stylist staff strapped on a pair of ankle weights to see if channelling your ‘80s fitness icon is the key to stronger striding.

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Thinking of donating your brain to science? This is what they might do with it

Researchers say taking a peek inside a person's brain is as difficult as understanding the universe or discovering the ocean in its entirety.

montreal.ctvnews.ca

 

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Who is American weatherman Al Roker’s foodie daughter, Courtney Roker Laga?

Courtney Roker Laga has an extensive culinary background, working at Michelin-starred restaurants and Google HQ – she and her dad will host a masterclass in New York City to promote their cookbook.

www.scmp.com

 

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https://www.fastcompany.com/91220295/why-you-should-get-rid-of-your-black-plastic-spatula-immediately

These companies are creating food out of thin air

A new crop of biotech startups are working on an alternative to alternative protein.

www.technologyreview.com

Sea angels and devils: could plankton unlock the secrets of human biology?

Scientists use new technology to sequence the DNA of microscopic ocean creatures for the first time

www.theguardian.com

 

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Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people

Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive aging, including exercising, avoiding tobacco, speaking a second language or even playing a musical instrument.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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‘Revenge Bedtime Procrastination’ Is Real, According to Psychologists

You know that thing where you stubbornly stay up late for no reason because you feel like you didn't get any time to yourself? Here's how to stop.

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Tendons play an important role in our health and fitness – here’s how to keep them strong

Although tendons are often overlooked, they serve an equally important role as our muscles in our ability to move.

theconversation.com

 

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The 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Hack May Be the Solution to Your Sleepless Nights

Fix your dire sleep schedule with the simple 10-3-2-1-0 sleep rule.

www.cnet.com

 

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Should We Be Eating Three Meals a Day?

The idea that we should eat three meals a day is surprisingly modern. How many meals a day is best for our health?

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