Teen cancer patient pays forward Make-A-Wish donation to local fire department
A 16-year-old cancer patient from Hemmingford, Que. decided to donate his Make-A-Wish Foundation gift to the local fire department rather than use it himself.
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Doctors Say AI Is Introducing Slop Into Patient Care
Early testing demonstrates results that could be disastrous for patients.
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Is the era of body positivity over? Some experts worry about a return of 'thinness' as the norm
“There was a bigger push for inclusivity and body acceptance of all shapes and sizes that feels like it is trending backwards,” one celebrity stylist said.
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Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap expected to bring major relief to cancer patients
The new price cap, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, will apply to all prescription drugs covered by Medicare.
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8 Simple Ways to Fit Stretching Into Your Day
You know you should do it. So here’s how to actually do it.
‘Anxious Avoidance’ Could Be Making Your Anxiety Worse – Here’s How to Break Free
Do you tend to shy away from things that make you anxious? You could be stuck in a cycle of anxious avoidance. Here’s how to break free.
5 Nutrition Goals That Are Better Than Weight Loss
These tricks are more sustainable than restricting food—and healthier, too.
“7 Ways I’ve Become Fitter That Have Nothing to Do With Running or Going to the Gym”
Think you’ve got to run or go to the gym every day to get fitter? Think again.
Scientists Re-Create the Microbial Dance That Sparked Complex Life | Quanta Magazine
Evolution was fueled by endosymbiosis, cellular alliances in which one microbe makes a permanent home inside another. For the first time, biologists made it happen in the lab.
www.quantamagazine.org
‘Fat Burning Zone’? The Best Way to Exercise to Burn Fat
As exercise intensity increases, fat can’t be metabolized fast enough to meet increased energy demand. The key is to find the intensity where fat is the predominant energy source.
The Hollywood HIV Doctor Who Was Secretly Peddling Eternal Youth
How did a respected and beloved medical professional end up leading a multi-million-dollar anti-aging scheme—and staring down decades in prison?
Tinnitus Seems to Be Somehow Linked to a Crucial Bodily Function
Around 15 percent of the world's population suffers from tinnitus, a condition which causes someone to hear a sound (such as ringing or buzzing) without any external source.
www.sciencealert.com
Why Mourning a Pet Can Be Harder Than Grieving for a Person
Disenfranchised grief refers to losses that society doesn’t fully appreciate or ignores. This makes it harder to mourn, at least in public.
Jane Fonda Says Her Fitness Routine Is 'Everything I Used to Do, Just Slower' at Age 87 (Exclusive)
Jane Fonda tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that her fitness routine has remained the same over the years — just at a different pace over time.
Star Wars Child Star Jake Lloyd, 35, Shares Update on His Schizophrenia Journey in Rare Interview
'Star Wars' child star Jake Lloyd, now 35, recently spoke out about his schizophrenia journey in a rare interview. Lloyd was 8 when he was cast as Anakin Skywalker in 'The Phantom Menace.'
'Big Brother' Alum Derek Frazier Reveals He Lost 71 Lbs. in 10 Months: 'I’m Just Getting Started'
‘Big Brother’ alum Derek Frazier, 33, shared a video showing off his physical transformation after losing 71 lbs., admitting that his weight loss journey is 'just getting started.'
Teased Mercilessly for Her Weight, a Florida Teen Lost 150 Lbs. on Ozempic: ‘I Learned to Accept and Love Myself’ (Exclusive)
Shaelyn Weaver lost 150 lbs. on Ozempic after being diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Her life drastically improved with the medication, but her insurance stopped covering it. Although she has gained a bit of weight back since she stopped taking Ozempic, she is trying to maintain her progress.
11-Year-Old's Brain Tumor Discovered After Roller Coaster Ride: 'We Found It Before It Spread'
Connie Campbell started showing symptoms of a then-undetected medulloblastoma just two days after riding a roller coaster.
Nick Cannon Gets Sentimental About His Lupus Diagnosis While Showing Off Louis Vuitton Iron Man Helmet
Nick Cannon opened up about his lupus diagnosis during a new house tour of his ‘Cannon Estate,’ comparing his lupus journey to Tony Stark’s life while showing off his Louis Vuitton Iron Man helmet.
I ate same food in US and Italy while wearing a blood-sugar monitor
Like many Americans, I'd been fed the narrative that pasta and pizza in Italy are 'better' than the US and cut down on bloating, fatigue, and blood sugar. I took a glucose monitor to Italy to find out.
Regina woman turns to social media to find donor match for kidney transplant
A Regina woman currently waiting for a kidney transplant is now seeking a donor through a social media post.
The best electric toothbrushes: prioritise your pearly whites with our expert-tested picks, from Oral-B to Philips
Electric toothbrushes promise healthier teeth and gums and can transform your oral hygiene. We put more than 20 models to the test to reveal the best for every budget
‘People Eat Two or Three Packets a Day’: How Instant Noodles Took Over the World
High-salt, processed noodles have become a favourite cheap meal, especially in developing countries, but nutritionists warn of the health costs.
The Dirty Secret About How Our Hands Spread Disease
The human hand is an incredible tool—and a deadly threat.
From nuts to kelp: The 'carbon-negative' foods that help reverse climate change
Eating low-carbon foods helps reduce emissions, but some foods actually suck up carbon from the atmosphere for good, leaving the climate in a better place. Could we eat more of them?
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Food Fads Have Always Been Ridiculous. Just Ask the Great Masticator.
Horace Fletcher preached the gospel of fanatically chewing food until it completely dissolved in the mouth. Even celebs like Upton Sinclair and Franz Kafka drank the Kool-Aid.
It was. I normally have leftovers when I make steak and the next day is steak and eggs. Either a burrito or quesadilla. My son tore his up.
Right on. Sounds great. My dad cooks similar stuff - burritos, quesadillas, wraps, etc. Tries out various flavor combinations.
Benefits of Psyllium Husk: A Comprehensive Guide
Benefits of psyllium husk! Learn how this natural remedy promotes digestive health, supports heart health, aids in weight management, and more in this comprehensive guide.
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Woman, 19, whose breasts quadrupled after taking Pfizer Covid vaccine
An unnamed 19-year-old in Canada's breasts ballooned from a B cup to triple G cup six months after receiving her first dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine in 2022, according to a new case study.
Are You Washing Your Pillowcases Enough? A Laundry Scientist Weighs In
According to an expert, you should be washing your pillowcases regularaly to eliminate sweat, oil, and excess makeup. Wash your pillowcases with your sheets to ensure uniform color fading over time.
Dentists Reveal the Correct Order to Brush Your Teeth, Floss, and Use Mouthwash
You might need to brush up on your flossing technique too.
Why Is the American Diet So Deadly?
A scientist tried to discredit the theory that ultra-processed foods are killing us. Instead, he overturned his own understanding of obesity.
7 Places Microplastics Are Secretly Hiding in Your Kitchen and Easy Swaps
Here are easy swaps to minimize microplastics in your kitchen.
www.cnet.com
The Definitive Superfood Ranking
It seems like everything in the grocery store is labeled "super." We dove into which foods are actually proven, by science, to be good for you and which ones are all hype.
When We Lose Weight, Where Does It Go?
Don’t worry, 98 percent of health professionals surveyed didn’t know either.
Limit coffee-drinking to this time window to lower early death risk, study suggests
Drinking coffee has repeatedly been linked with better heart health and prolonged life. But the benefits of coffee consumption could depend on when you drink it, new research has found.
Bodybuilder and YouTube star who admitted to using drugs dies aged 35
South Korean Bodybuilding YouTube star Park Seung-hyun died on Sunday at age 35, with his brother sharing the news of the passing due to 'health reasons' on Park's social media.
3 Simple Habits That Can Protect Your Brain From Cognitive Decline
These three habits help your body, and also have a positive impact on your brain.
The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at science, music, chess or abstract art as prodigies.
www.cbsnews.com
The science of noise colors: why white noise makes you sleepy and blue noise helps you focus
Yes, you really can hear colors – and here’s why one audiologist thinks you should pick a favorite
Scientists say they've found cause of so many unexplained cancers
A major scientific review of 3,000 studies conducted by researchers from California may have found what is driving the mysterious rise of cancers in the United States.
Mask requirement returning to B.C. health-care facilities
In an effort to curb respiratory illnesses, medical masks will once again be required in B.C. health-care settings for staff and patients in most circumstances, effective immediately, CTV News has learned.
How Bad Is It To Walk Around Barefoot At Home? Doctors' Answers May Surprise You.
If you're worried about the health of your feet, this may make you feel differently about how you move around your house.
B.C. teen discharged from hospital 2 months after critical case of avian flu | Globalnews.ca
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) said the teen was discharged from BC Children's Hospital on Jan. 7.
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