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Former wrestling champion left paralyzed after West Nile Virus

Fabio Caruso, 40, better known as The Sicilian Slammer in the ring, was working in his yard in Whitestone, New York, in September last year when he sustained a mosquito bite.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing thousands

Super typhoon Man-Yi has made landfall in the Philippines — the sixth typhoon to hit the country in a month.

www.nbcnews.com

https://www.today.com/video/dermatologist-debunks-beauty-myths-chapped-lips-oily-hair-more-224568389870

U.S. confirms first case of more aggressive strain of mpox

The U.S. is the sixth country outside of Africa to confirm a case of the strain, called clade I, since August.

www.nbcnews.com

With dengue cases at an extreme high, research points to climate change's role

Rising temperatures are responsible for nearly a fifth of the world’s dengue burden, according to the new findings — a share that's expected to keep rising.

www.nbcnews.com

Carrots sold at Trader Joe's and Wegmans recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Grimmway Farms voluntarily recalled organic whole carrots and select baby carrots after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that they may be associated with an outbreak.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Robin Williams Had Lewy Body Dementia — Now, a New Documentary Explores Its Heartbreaking Impact on Caretakers (Exclusive)

The documentary 'Facing the Wind' shows the devastating effects of Lewy Body Dementia, both on the patients and those who love them.

people.com

Dave Coulier Details How Wife Melissa Has Created a 'Whole Nutrition Plan' for Him amid His Cancer Journey (Exclusive)

Dave Coulier spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about one of the ways his wife Melissa Coulier is supporting him after he was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in October.

people.com

Michael J. Fox on Retaining His Dark Sense of Humor amid Parkinson's: 'I Gotta Keep It Intact' (Exclusive)

Michael J. Fox said that it is 'hard for' him to maintain a dark sense of humor while dealing with Parkinson's disease, but he does anyway. 'I gotta keep it intact,' he told PEOPLE at the Michael J. Fox Foundation's annual gala in New York City on Nov. 16.

people.com

 

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Facing the Wind

Where do you turn when a mysterious dementia is stealing the love of your life?

facingthewindfilm.com

Lewy body dementia - Symptoms and causes

www.mayoclinic.org

 

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The Three Strength Exercises Everyone Should Do

Even if you’re not trying to get swole, these movements will help you with everyday movements.

getpocket.com

 

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The Food Our Parents Fed Us

Cans of Cream of Something and frozen vegetables and rice plus more rice made for dinners that tasted like love. (And sanity.)

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https://www.npr.org/2024/11/15/g-s1-34394/woman-ran-new-york-city-marathon-drunk-tiktok

 

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62% Of Americans Now Identify As Drinkers. That's A Serious Health Problem, According To Experts.

Why experts are now revealing the shocking truth behind alcohol’s “health halo.”

www.womenshealthmag.com

Why Am I Always Cold? This Is Why Some People Feel the Cold More Than Others

Ever find you can’t stop shivering? This is why you always feel cold, no matter what the weather outside.

getpocket.com

 

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Why You Should Eat Fermented Foods Every Day

The health benefits of fermented foods include better gut health, a stronger immune system, and a more efficient metabolism.

www.vogue.com

How Healthy Are Sweet Potatoes?

Their moment in the spotlight has arrived. Let’s take a look at their best qualities.

www.nytimes.com

One year after hockey player's death, few in the NHL wear neck guards. Here's why 2 Vancouver Canucks do.

Just over a year since professional hockey player Adam Johnson died after another player’s skate cut his neck during a game in England, adoption of neck protection among the sport’s top players remains low.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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Bacteria and mold found during inspection of Tom’s of Maine facility, FDA says

An inspection this year of a Tom’s of Maine’s facility in Sanford, Maine, turned up several violations, including bacteria in water used to make toothpaste, bacterial growth in another type of toothpaste and “a black mold-like substance” near manufacturing equipment, according to a warning...

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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2 Cast Iron Skillet Tips for Beginners

I wish I knew these simple yet game-changing tips before I bought my cast iron skillet.

getpocket.com

 

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The 4 Best Protein Bars

You know that getting sufficient protein in your diet is essential, as this macronutrient provides the building blocks for muscle, tissue repair, enzyme and hormone production, and overall cell function. Protein supports your overall strength and health, and most people would do well to get at...

artofmanliness.com

The Surprising Fruit That's Highest in Protein

And it's actually the perfect time to eat it.

goodhousekeeping.com

The Case Against Deli Meat

They’re consistent, convenient, and tasty. And at a time of food recalls and outbreaks, they’re one of the riskiest things you could possibly eat.

www.grubstreet.com

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

www.nytimes.com

6 Ways to Organize Your Cookware That Don’t Involve Stacking

These smart pot and pan storage ideas will have you wondering why you've been keeping your cookware in a cabinet all this time.

www.domino.com

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/11/20/g-s1-34891/oropouche-virus-sexual-transmission-brazil

Neuroscientist Rafael Yuste could play your brain like an instrument. He wants to protect it instead.

Your brain needs new rights. He’s fighting to secure them.

www.vox.com

The Cancer Gene More Men Should Test For

BRCA mutations are inextricably linked with breasts, but they can also lead to cancer in the pancreas, the prostate, and maybe more parts of the body.

www.theatlantic.com

 

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What Happens to Your Body When You’re Burnt Out

First, take a deep breath.

getpocket.com

 

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Doctors Are Concerned About Trapped In Space Astronauts' Health After New Photos

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been trapped in space for months now. Doctors are concerned for their health.

www.wideopencountry.com

Photos show shocking physical deterioration of stranded NASA astronaut

Photos have revealed NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' shocking weight loss as she and her crewmate remain stuck on the International Space Station (ISS).

www.dailymail.co.uk

Exclusive | Astronaut Sunita Williams’ weight loss triggers NASA race to help her pack on the pounds: ‘I gasped out loud when I saw the last picture’

NASA doctors started working with Williams about a month ago to help her pack on the pounds — even before the viral images caused global concern about her health, a source said.

nypost.com

NASA gives update on astronauts mysteriously hospitalized

After public concern for the health of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and four Crew-8 astronauts mounted this week, the agency says all of them are safe and healthy.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Teenage Backpacker and 3 Others Die After Drinking Tainted Alcohol in Popular Tourist Town

Four people died — including a teenager — and another 19-year-old remains in critical condition as authorities say drinks in the popular backpacker town of Vang Vieng, Laos, were spiked with methanol.

people.com

Sean Hayes Drove Himself to the ER, 'Got Paddled' Twice in One Night for a Heart Issue

The actor, who has atrial fibrillation, drove himself to the emergency room without waking up his husband.

people.com

'Seinfeld' Star Wayne Knight Says He’s Dropped 110 Pounds From His Heaviest Weight

'Seinfeld' star Wayne Knight revealed that he's lost 110 pounds since appearing in Steven Spielberg’s 'Jurassic Park' in 1993.

people.com

Jelly Roll Gets Candid About His 'Battle' with Food Addiction as He Reveals He's Lost 110 Lbs. and Counting (Exclusive)

Jelly Roll opens up about his health and fitness journey in this week's issue of PEOPLE. The country star says he plays basketball every day on tour, and has changed the way he views food.

people.com

Michael Strahan’s Daughter Isabella, 20, Proudly Shows Hair Growth After Brain Cancer: '7 Months Ago Vs Now'

Isabella Strahan — the 20-year-old daughter of Michael Strahan — posted a video showing the difference in her hair between now, being cancer-free, and 7 months ago when she was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.

people.com

 

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Will Donald Trump come for Canada’s water?

According to the former and future US President, Canada’s water is like a ‘very large faucet’ that one could turn on, say, to help California in a drought, or any other Pacific Northwest state that might need it. According to scientists, it’s … not like that at all. But still, Canada has water...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

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Got milk? Yes, she does.

She Made More Milk Than Her Babies Needed. So She Donated It—and Broke a World Record, Twice

Alyse Ogletree, of Flower Mound, pumped enough milk to feed approximately 350,000 babies in need.

www.texasmonthly.com

 

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A Neuroscientist Explains the 5 Red Flags We Should Identify Within Ourselves

London-based therapist, coach and neuroscientist Bobbi Banks broke the five tell-tale behaviors down in an Instagram post.

getpocket.com

 

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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/20/if-you-can-handle-criticism-youre-mentally-stronger-than-most.html

 

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Why ‘boosting metabolism‘ is just another diet culture lie

Diet culture myth or biological fact?

www.stylist.co.uk

 

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How to Get Rid of Drain Flies Permanently

Kick out those shower- and sink-loving insects before they get out of hand.

getpocket.com

5 Things Pro Cleaners Wish You'd Do Before They Arrive, According to Redditors

Professional cleaners took to Reddit to reveal their biggest pet peeves when working with clients. Here, we asked our own pro to confirm (or deny!) these claims and offer tips for how to properly prepare your home for professional services.

www.realsimple.com

 

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All the Different Bars at the Gym, Explained

Which ones weigh 45 pounds? Is that thinner one a women's bar? Your questions, answered.

lifehacker.com

In Mexico’s Mountains, a Houston-Based Nonprofit Offers Health Care to an Isolated People

Mike and Maci Berkeley have spent more than twenty years bringing medical and spiritual attention to the impoverished Tarahumara.

www.texasmonthly.com

The Doctor Who Helped Me Understand My Mom’s Choice to Die

Dr. Ellen Wiebe, who has performed hundreds of medical aid in dying (or MAID) procedures, discusses what constitutes a good death.

www.nytimes.com

 

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Americans are eating less meat. And more meat. How?

The growing chasm in American meat consumption, explained.

www.vox.com

10 Omega-3-Rich Foods With Longevity Benefits

Known as the “good” polyunsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for heart, brain, joint, and eye health, as well as for beautiful skin.

www.vogue.com

A Bug Expert Reveals the Simple Secret to Stop Fruit Flies

One entomologist spilled the beans on how to keep those little pests out of your hair. Here's the best way to keep your kitchen bug-free.

www.cnet.com

 

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H-Funk thank you keeping this thread updated and helping us live longer.

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All Life on Earth Today Descended From a Single Cell. Meet LUCA. | Quanta Magazine

The clearest picture yet of our “last universal common ancestor” suggests it was a relatively complex organism living 4.2 billion years ago, a time long considered too harsh for life to flourish.

www.quantamagazine.org

 

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It’s Probably a Myth That We’re Not Getting Enough Sleep

Just because you're tired, doesn't mean you didn't get a full night's sleep.

getpocket.com

 

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Fewer than half of IVF cycles are successful. These scientists are trying to change that

It is more than 45 years since the first baby conceived using IVF was born, yet the procedure is still a roll of the dice for many couples. Can new research change that?

www.bbc.com

Is Walking Around the House Barefoot Bad for Me?

There are some benefits to going without shoes—and a few solid reasons to slip a pair on.

www.self.com

Do You Cause Your Own Stress? How To Stop a “Toxic Cycle”

Research illuminates the link between stress generation and anxiety.

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5 Reasons Your Chest Hurts That Have Nothing to Do With Your Heart

Don't immediately assume the worst—something relatively harmless could be at play.

www.self.com

How to Clean a Mattress Without Calling in a Professional

Showing your bed some TLC can extend its lifespan—and benefit your health

www.self.com

Some People Swear Drinking Coke Helps Migraine Attacks. Here’s What Experts Think

Turns out there’s some real science behind this fizzy fix.

www.self.com

 

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I fast exercise - so why have I been diagnosed with colon cancer?

Desta spent more than three decades working in the fashion and nightlife industries but he told DailyMail.com that maintaining his health was always of upmost importance.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Sinister reason cereal companies won't remove cancer-linked dyes

Red 40, a dye that gives the hoops their neon red color, has been branded the most concerning additive used in the food industry. It is used in many cereals, including Froot Loops.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Does cancer have an odor? Owners reveal how pets can sniff out disease

It's estimated a dog's sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times more powerful than humans, meaning some breeds can detect a substance at a concentration of one-billionth of a teaspoon.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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The Best Way to Cook Salmon

After trying 5 different methods for cooking salmon, the winner is clear.

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What It’s Like to Be Diagnosed With ADHD as an Adult

Imagine suffering through half your life with an undiagnosed mental disorder — only to find out it could have all been different.

getpocket.com

Infant dies, 10 sickened amid listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat

The CDC said twin infants in California died, but only one of the two deaths has been linked to the outbreak. Yu Shang Food has recalled products that may be contaminated.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Vaccine Conspiracies, Fluoride Myths, and America’s Broken Public Health Discourse

Brown economics professor Emily Oster joins the show to talk about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his fluoride and vaccine theories, and how the media and science community should treat the most controversial topics

www.theringer.com

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/23/health/fluoride-drinking-water-dg/index.html

 

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Now TikTok teens are taking bizarre supplements to make them taller

Dietician and BDA spokesperson Aisling Pigott warns no supplement or diet can help you grow taller than your 'height potential' which is predetermined by genetics.

www.dailymail.co.uk

One of America's most commonly prescribed drugs linked to bone disease

Researchers from John Hopkins linked a common drug to a loss of bone tissue - a condition that with age, can be associated with bone fracture, limited mobility and death

www.dailymail.co.uk

Disturbing link between vaping and dementia after just a few puffs

A new study showed that after just a few puffs, the amount of oxygen-rich blood being supplied to organs like the heart and brain dropped significantly.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I mistook my 13 year-old's aggressive cancer for growing pains

Joseph Tegerdine, from Utah, who was given the chance to race Mustangs around a race-track in his last months, has died age 18 after his bone cancer spread to his lungs.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Warning after scores of young men infected with RINGWORM at barbers

Barbers believe this is due to more men opting for skin fade haircuts - when the sides are shaved short, and length is left on top - at 'cheap, dirty, unqualified' shops'.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Calorie labels are a SHAM! Study shows pathetic effect of policy

Calorie labels are now seen on menus in most of our favourite chain restaurants - but have they made any difference at all to the amount we eat?

www.dailymail.co.uk