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Canadian man’s wife, son die by food poisoning during vacation abroad

A Toronto man and his family are filing a $10-million lawsuit after his wife and eight-year-old son fell ill and died from food poisoning while staying at a resort in the Dominican Republic.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Seven Scientific Discoveries From 2024 That Could Lead to New Inventions

From indestructible tardigrades to body-merging comb jellies, animals can teach humans so much about medicine, robotics, aging and survival

www.smithsonianmag.com

Everything You Wanted to Know About the Longest Nerve in the Body

Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of the mind such as mood, pleasure and fear

www.smithsonianmag.com

Inside the Hidden Kingdom of Viruses in Your Gut

Human innards are teeming with viruses that infect bacteria. Here's what scientists are learning about them

www.smithsonianmag.com

Why Is Every Human Being Riddled With Genetic Errors?

Your body is a collection of cells carrying thousands of genetic mistakes accrued over a lifetime—many harmless, some bad and at least a few that may be good for you

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

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Concept Cells Help Your Brain Abstract Information and Build Memories | Quanta Magazine

Individual cells in the brain light up for specific ideas. These concept neurons, once known as “Jennifer Aniston cells,” help us think, imagine and remember episodes from our lives.

www.quantamagazine.org

 

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Why These Unloved Muscles Could Prevent Injury – And How To Train Yours

Don’t know your rotator cuff from your neck flexor? To alleviate common injuries, it’s time to get to know them.

getpocket.com

Too Cold Or Dark Outside To Walk? Try This Instead.

Fall and winter may limit your daily walks. Here are some expert-approved alternatives that help you get the same benefits.

www.huffpost.com

 

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I Went to Japan and Totally Transformed My Sun Protection Routine

There may or may not be an umbrella involved.

www.allure.com

The Melanin Edit by Allure

In The Melanin Edit, Allure explores every facet of a melanin-rich life, from treatments for hyperpigmentation and how to spot melanoma on dark skin to the social and emotional realities — all while spreading Black pride.

www.allure.com

What Dermatologists Want You to Know About “Natural” Skin Care

There’s no regulation on the word “natural,” but this is what it means to these experts.

getpocket.com

Caring for My Daughter's Curls Healed My Childhood Hair Trauma

I’m giving her the freedom and affirmation I didn’t have.

www.allure.com

Psoriasis Personal Essay: My Skin, The Teacher

Allure contributor Jess Tran shares her personal experience with psoriasis and the tools that have helped embrace her skin, the teacher.

www.allure.com

 

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15 Lifesaving Items That Nurses Say You Should Keep At Home

CPR kits, triple antibiotic ointment, tweezers and other essentials that might save you a trip to the ER.

www.huffpost.com

 

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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/28/harvard-study-cooking-ingredient-helps-keep-your-brain-sharp-how-a-doctor-eats-it-every-day.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/13/the-mediterranean-diet-is-the-no-1-diet-for-2025-why-its-so-popular-.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/27/is-breakfast-really-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/02/3-ways-to-get-better-sleep-if-election-stress-keeps-you-up-at-night.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/26/nutritionist-from-japan-home-to-worlds-longest-living-people-costco-foods-i-always-trust.html

 

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The Fiber Phenomenon: 30 Easy Ways To Get Your Fill of This Life-Changing Nutrient

It reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and colon cancer – while boosting the health of our gut and brain. Here is the no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a day.

getpocket.com

What’s the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance?

You can have a reaction to various foods, but it’s not always an allergy – the difference lies with your immune system.

theconversation.com

 

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Average size of women's butts around the world revealed

America has a reputation for plastic surgery and obesity, but South African women have the biggest backsides, recently published research on women's hip sizes has revealed.

www.dailymail.co.uk

What a can of Coke does to your body - as thousands of sodas recalled

The manufacturer said analysis by experts concluded the associated risk from the contamination was 'very low' but there are several potential hazards from consuming such drinks regularly.

www.dailymail.co.uk

My routine dental appointment led to me having open heart surgery

Demisha Jennings, 32, visited the dentist to get a tooth pulled several years ago in Indiana but on returning home, she found the open wound in her mouth became infected.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I'm a dentist and I urge my patients to avoid teeth whitening products

Dr James Martyniak, who is part of the team at Rifkin Dental in Carmel New York, says that whitening paste is largely ineffective.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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27 Orange Recipes That Are Bursting With Citrus Flavor

Here, we share 27 of our favorite orange recipes ranging all the way from chicken wings to scones for afternoon tea. This citrus fruit is very versatile and can be used to add a burst of flavor to sweet and savory dishes.

www.marthastewart.com

 

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One-minute video game can diagnose autism

British and American scientists have developed a dance-based video game that they hope will one day lead to easier and faster diagnosis for children with autism.

www.dailymail.co.uk