Yes, This Meal Is Supposed to Make You Feel Uncomfortable
From kindergarten to culinary school, people made me feel like my family’s food was backward. Now I cook dishes that push diners to confront their own prejudices.
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The Video Game Prescribed by Doctors to Treat ADHD
A US game has got regulatory approval to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Doctors reveal reason why young, 'fit' footballers keep collapsing
The midfielder, 22, fell to the ground and was rushed off the pitch via ambulance during his side's Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday.
Sofia Vergara, 52, poses TOPLESS in thong bikini briefs
The 52-year-old Griselda actress looked slender and shapely as she posed topless on a lounge chair while wearing thong briefs that flashed her butt. She reportedly split from Saliman 2 months ago.
UK surgeons able to rebuild muscles damaged by aggressive cancer
The pioneering procedure, developed at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, involves taking muscle tissue from the back and implanting it into the arm to form a new bicep for the patient.
My body is melting from inside out due to rare condition I cannot stop
Kayley, a college student in Tennessee, was born with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that was only discovered by doctors two decades ago, right around the time she was born.
Thousands of food venues have yet to be tested by inspectors
Local authorities in some areas of Britain have not inspected half of food outlets in some districts, MailOnline analysis has shown. Across the country almost 50,000 venues have not been inspected.
Mid-life clue you're likely to get Alzheimer's in 20 years
US experts found people with more visceral fat, the hidden fat that forms around the vital organs like the heart, stomach and liver, had more proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease.
The vegetarian foods that can slash heart attack risk by a quarter
US researchers, who tracked over 200,000 adults, claimed this was because the high amounts of fiber and antioxidants in these foods stopped arteries getting blocked.
Who Gets Obesity Drugs Covered by Insurance? In North Carolina, It Helps If You’re on Medicaid - KFF Health News
GLP-1 agonist medications such as Ozempic accounted for 10% of the North Carolina state employee health plan’s prescription drug spending, so the state is no longer covering them for weight loss alone. Still, it did decide to cover them for Medicaid patients’ weight loss. A look inside the...
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A Signal of Future Alzheimer's Could Be Hidden in The Way You Speak
We're still not sure exactly what causes Alzheimer's disease, but we know what its effects look like, and we're getting better at detecting the early signs of it – including, perhaps, those in our speech.
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A Toddler Got a Nasal Swab Test but Left Before Seeing a Doctor. The Bill was $445. - KFF Health News
A mom in Peoria, Illinois, took her 3-year-old to the ER one evening last December. While they were waiting to be seen, the toddler seemed better, so they left without seeing a doctor. Then the bill came.
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Your Cerebrospinal Fluid May Hold a Blueprint For Treating Alzheimer's
Your brain and spinal cord are suspended in about 125 mL of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that not only protects your precious neurons like a kind of liquid bubble wrap, but contains a rich mix of proteins that record the activity of the nervous system it guards.
www.sciencealert.com
Mysterious Driving Factor Behind Long COVID May Have Been Identified
Around 5–10% of people with COVID infections go on to experience long COVID, with symptoms lasting three months or more.
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Scientists Predict 80% of American Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese by 2050
Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the US were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in 2021.
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A New Alzheimer's Drug Shrinks The Brain. Scientists Say That's The Point.
Decreases in brain volume are used as an indicator of Alzheimer's disease, yet the latest class of Alzheimer's treatments cause the brain to shrink even further.
www.sciencealert.com
Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress. - KFF Health News
The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit.
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Your Next Hospital Stay Could Involve Fewer IV Fluid Bags. Here’s Why. - KFF Health News
When Hurricane Helene struck in late September, it flooded the largest IV fluid factory in the United States. The Baxter International facility in western North Carolina had been producing 1.5 million IV bags a day, 60 percent of the nation’s supply. The company immediately began rationing its...
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Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors - KFF Health News
Corneas, the windshields of the eye, are the most transplanted part of the human body. But four former employees at Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank told of numerous retrieval problems, including damage to eyes and removal from the wrong body.
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As California Taps Pandemic Stockpile for Bird Flu, Officials Keep Close Eye on Spending - KFF Health News
California health officials began providing protective clothing to farmworkers months before the state’s first bird flu transmission to humans was announced in October. It’s a reminder of the state’s struggle to remain prepared for health threats amid multibillion-dollar deficits.
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Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water
For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S., pointing to research that cautions about the risks of exposure to the...
Hockey player dies during charity game in honor of dead student
A Long Island high school hockey player has tragically died after collapsing on the ice during a charity game set up in honor of a fellow student who died in a car crash.
Kingston, Ont. doctor ordered to repay $600K for pandemic vaccination payments
An Ontario health tribunal has ordered a Kingston, Ont. doctor to repay over $600,000 to the Ontario government for improperly billing thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations at the height of the pandemic.
'Bleeding Eye' Virus Sparks Travel Warning and Worldwide Concern — What Is the Incurable Disease?
The Marburg virus, which causes bleeding from the eyes, nose, and mouth, can be fatal in up to 90% of those infected.
Megachurch Bishop T.D. Jakes Reveals He Underwent Emergency Surgery After Health Incident: 'You're Looking at a Miracle'
Megachurch Bishop T.D. Jakes gave a health update on Dec. 1 after experiencing a 'life-threatening' incident while delivering a sermon on Nov. 24
Who's The Boss' Danny Pintauro Hospitalized After Scooter Accident Led to a Tear in His Stomach: 'Worst Moment of My Life'
'Who's The Boss' Danny Pintauro revealed on Sunday, Dec. 1, that he was hospitalized after a scooter accident on Thanksgiving that resulted in a stomach tear and blood infection.
I Tried an Anti-Inflammatory Diet for a Week. This Is What I Learned.
The principle is simple – eating healthy with an emphasis on whole grains, vegetables and heart-healthy fats.
The Truth About Salt: How to Avoid One of the World’s Biggest Hidden Killers
Most of us consume far too much, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. But there are some simple ways to retrain your palate and reduce your intake.
Your Chaotic Sleep Schedule Might Be Hurting Your Heart
New research suggests that sleeping and waking up at the same time each night is important to maintaining your cardiovascular health.
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The Scorpion Stretch Will Loosen Your Tight Hips and Lower Back
One of the best ways to release the tissue and decompress the bones and joints.
12 Ways to Improve Your Circulation for Healthy Blood Flow, According to Doctors
These science-backed habits will help keep heart and vascular disease out of your future.
The Broncos paid Russell Wilson $39 million to go away — now he's starting for a Super Bowl contender
The veteran quarterback is averaging 271 yards per game this season in Pittsburgh, a career high.
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Oil giants blocked a treaty to curb plastic pollution, but countries will try again
There’s still hope for a treaty after international negotiations stalled.
www.theverge.com
Being lazy, what’sa good cleanse recipe
Mexico president says Canada has a 'very serious' fentanyl problem
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is not escalating a war of words with Mexico, after the Mexican president criticized Canada's culture and its framing of border issues.
Fox News Medical Contributor Kelly Powers Dies at 45
Brain cancer that she once beat had returned earlier this year.
Dr. Kelly Powers: Survivor | PHM Magazine
Dr. Kelly Powers callls herself the Luckiest, Unlucky Girl, but her last name may represent who she truly is, a fighter, a warrior, and a survivor of heart failure and brain cancer. Read about her journey in the winter edition of Preferred Health Magazine today. And be sureto subscribe for more...
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I Wish I Was a Little Bit Taller
A growing number of men are undergoing a radical and expensive surgery to grow anywhere from three to six inches. The catch: It requires having both your femurs broken. GQ goes inside the booming world of leg lengthening.
Meet the Men Paying Thousands for an Invasive Surgery to Get Younger-Looking Eyes
Excess skin starts to gather on the eyelids as you age. Rooming it is a minor procedure that could have you in on Friday and back at work on Monday. But if eyes are the windows to the soul, could changing them have consequences?
Welcome to the Era of the Fake Six-Pack
Chiseled, visible abs were once something you’d see only on genetically-gifted gym rats. These days, a growing number of men are paying big money to have a surgeon do the chiseling for them.
Meet the Men Paying to Have Their Jaws Broken in the Name of “Manliness”
A growing number of men—often motivated by the darkest corners of the web—are paying vast sums to have their jaws broken and reshaped in the hope that a manlier mandible might transform them into “alphas” or “Chads.” Are they biting off more than they can chew?
Fox News Medical Contributor Kelly Powers Dies at 45
Brain cancer that she once beat had returned earlier this year.www.thedailybeast.com
Dr. Kelly Powers: Survivor | PHM Magazine
Dr. Kelly Powers callls herself the Luckiest, Unlucky Girl, but her last name may represent who she truly is, a fighter, a warrior, and a survivor of heart failure and brain cancer. Read about her journey in the winter edition of Preferred Health Magazine today. And be sureto subscribe for more...
Fox News contributor dead at 45 after cancer battle
Fox News contributor Dr. Kelly Powers died on Sunday after a years long battle with brain cancer.
Cheerleader dies in crash - team reveals how they'll memorialize her
Kennadi Mollett, 19, was hailed as an 'angel' by her high-school coach in Kentucky Monday, six days removed from the fatal crash on US Route 52 this past Tuesday.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Is Fatally Shot in Midtown Manhattan: Live Updates
The executive, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot on the street outside a hotel where the company was holding an investor meeting. His killer was last spotted in Central Park, according to investigators.
Cacao vs. Cocoa: What’s the Difference?
‘Cacao’ and ‘cocoa’ started out as synonyms—but there’s a little more to unpack in today’s product labels.
Stop Believing These Longevity Myths to Live a Longer, Healthier, and Happier Life
It’s never too late to give up bad habits—or defy your genetics. Here’s the truth about longevity.
19 Things Your Kitchen Doesn’t Really Need
The key is deciphering the good clutter from the bad.
Washington, D.C. TV Anchor Leon Harris Taking Leave of Absence for ‘Health Issues’ After Concerning Thanksgiving Broadcast
NBC4 News in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Monday, Dec. 2 saying that news anchor Leon Harris, 63, would be 'stepping away' from the anchor desk to 'focus on health issues' after several viewers expressed concern for him after he struggled to read the teleprompter during a Thanksgiving...
Quartz Countertops Found in High-End Kitchens Generate 'Lethal Dust' Linked to Lung Disease
Quartz countertops, a staple in many high-end kitchens, are being linked to an alarming number of cases of lung disease due to exposure of silica.
After Woman's Parents Die from Sepsis 3 Months Apart in 'Devastating' Coincidence, She Gets a UTI that Leads to the Same Illness
Lyndsey Feeney's parents died 3 months apart from sepsis — then a urinary tract infection led to her getting the illness. Now she is trying to create awareness about how important it is to seek immediate medical attention when sepsis symptoms are present.
Formaldehyde Increases Your Cancer Risk No Matter Where you Live
The Environmental Protection Agency’s attempts to reckon with formaldehyde have been repeatedly thwarted by the companies that rely on it. If the past is any guide, even modest steps toward reform are all but guaranteed to hit a dead end under Trump.
Lead in gasoline tied to over 150 million excess cases of mental health disorders, study suggests
Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas, which was phased out in 1996, resulted in anxiety, depression and ADHD symptoms in generations of people, researchers found.
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The Booze-Soaked Lives of Wild Animals
Not only is alcohol consumed widely in nature, it may have played a role in human evolution.
This Genetically Engineered Houseplant Does the Air-Purifying Work of 30 Plants
The future of air filtration is going green — literally.
Neanderthals Cooked Surprisingly Complex Meals
Charred food remnants provide insight into 70,000-year-old dietary practices.
Why do so many young people suddenly have cancer?
When you were born is actually an important risk factor for cancer.
www.vox.com
Is Gwyneth Paltrow’s business empire nearing its end? Goop ends 2024 with lawsuits and layoffs
The Oscar-winning actress has turned her wellness and lifestyle business into a benchmark in the sector. However, 16 years after its creation, several factors suggest that the company’s golden age may be behind it
Soap Dodger: Meet the Doctor Who Says We Have Been Showering Wrong
Hand-washing aside, James Hamblin has not used soap for five years. He warns that our obsession with being clean is harming the microbiome that keeps us healthy.
How Pasteles Became Essential to Puerto Rican Christmas
The beloved holiday dish, explained
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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.
50-Year-Old Muscles Just Can’t Grow Big Like They Used to—The Biology of How Muscles Change With Age
As people age, the chemical signaling pathways in muscles become less potent, and it gets harder to build muscle and maintain strength. But the health benefits of strength training only increase with age.
How To Make Crispy Roasted Chickpeas in the Oven
So tiny. So easy to eat by the handful. So irresistible.
This Simple Trait Is the Key to Longevity
Scientists crunched the numbers to come up with the single best predictor of how long you’ll live—and arrived at a surprisingly low-tech answer
www.outsideonline.com