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Use the '20/10' Method When You Don't Have the Energy to Clean

If cleaning up makes you feel overwhelmed, you need to have a plan in place for how you'll approach it, lest you just avoid doing it at all. The 20/10 technique can make it all easier by building rest breaks into your schedule.

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Man has his arms and legs amputated after routine hospital op

Chad Gerlaugh, now 46 and from outside Tampa, Florida , was admitted to the hospital in April 2019 for an operation to remove a kidney stone. What happened next changed his life.

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Woman gave birth to twins...woke up months later without arms and legs

Khedidja Teape, 29, from south-east London , was left with blackened hands, legs, fingers and nose that needed to be removed after the life-threatening ordeal.

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Shocking results of twins on different diets

A pair of identical twins decided to follow two popular fitness diets for 12 weeks - only one of them reported having more energy and feeling fitter.

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John Cooney dead at 28: Boxer passes away after emergency surgery

Cooney was stopped in the ninth round of the fight, which was the first defence of his Celtic super-featherweight title, and suffered an intracranial haemorrhage.

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Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28, one week after suffering injury in bout

The Irish boxer John Cooney has died, his promoter Mark Dunlop has announced, a week after he was injured in a fight in Belfast

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Boxer John Cooney dies a week after Celtic super-featherweight title defeat

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Irish boxer John Cooney has died a week after being taken into intensive care following his Celtic super-featherweight title defeat to Nathan Howells in Belfast.

www.beloitdailynews.com

Irish boxer John Cooney dies after brain injury in title fight

Irish super-featherweight boxer John Cooney has passed away at the age of 28 after sustaining a brain injury during his first Celtic title defence against Welsh fighter Nathan Howells last week, his...

www.thenews.com.pk

 

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Revealed: What humans will look like in 1,000 years

MailOnline has used predictions from leading scientists to imagine how the human race might evolve.

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Revealed: What life on Earth will look like in 2100

Using AI and the latest scientific data, MailOnline reveals what life on Earth might look like in 2100 thanks to climate change.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover 'switch', reverse disease

In an astounding breakthrough, scientists have discovered a molecular 'switch' that can revert cancer cells back into healthy cells. It could lead to far less debilitating treatment options.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Doctor reveals health conditions Justin Bieber could be suffering

Multiple doctors have exclusively told DailyMail.com that Justin Beiber may be suffering from emotional exhaustion and trauma.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Doctors reveal mystery blue dye RFK Jr was spotted mixing in his drink

Robert F Kennedy Jr left social media users puzzled after he was seen putting a mysterious blue dye in his drink in a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, this week.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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I battled four brain tumors — here’s the unusual symptom that made me discover I had cancer

A dad who has battled four brain tumors – discovering one after developing a craving for olives – is raising $50,000 for potentially life-saving treatment in the U.S.

nypost.com

 

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11 Things I’ll Never Put on My Kitchen Table or Counters

Here are 8 things that don’t belong on your kitchen tables and counters (according to my grandma, my mom, and me, at least).

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Physiotherapists on the Functional Exercises Everyone Should Do From Home (And They Do Themselves)

Regular strength training can help prevent injury – and you don’t have to leave your house to do it. Four physios share their go-to moves

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There Is No Such Thing as “Junk” Food

It does not make you a worse person to eat “junk” food, and it certainly doesn’t make you a better person to eat whole grains.

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https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/08/g-s1-47383/nih-announces-new-funding-policy-that-rattles-medical-researchers

 

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Celebrity chef Margarita Fores is found dead in hotel room

Margarita Forés, known for her Filipino cuisine, was found unresponsive in her Hong Kong hotel room after missing a lunch meeting.

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Chef Margarita Fores found dead in Hong Kong hotel - Manila Standard

Renowned Filipino chef Margarita Fores, named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2016, has died in Hong Kong. She was 65. Fores was found unresponsive in her

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Devonte Aransibia dead at 26: Former Norwich star passes away

Aransibia came through the youth ranks at Norwich before leaving in 2019 for Non-League outfit Kingstonian, and would go on to play for another seven sides before joining Chesham in 2024.

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The "Super Fruit" That Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

The secret to staying sharp as you age? These brain foods that boost memory and may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

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Inside the Rise of Misleading Plastic Surgery Before-and-After Photos

“I’ve had a lot of people come forward saying, ‘That’s me [on the provider’s social media], but that’s not what I look like.’”

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Ex-Bayern Munich academy player diagnosed with 'brain death' in Spain

His brother revealed on social media that Guo had suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage - a form of stroke caused by bleeding on the brain - following the accidental collision during the match.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Bristol Palin shares worrying update after suffering face paralysis

Bristol Palin spoke about her ongoing bout with facial paralysis in an Instagram Stories clip Wednesday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Teddi Mellencamp’s Estranged Husband Edwin Arroyave Visits Her in Hospital Ahead of Brain Tumor Surgery

Teddi Mellencamp's estranged husband Edwin Arroyave visited her at the hospital ahead of brain tumor surgery on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Mellencamp filed for divorce in November but the exes have remained friends.

people.com

 

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Gym-Goer, 24, Snaps Her Hip Attempting Booty-Boosting Exercise: ‘Like Someone Had Taken a Chainsaw to My Leg’

Kristina Schmidt required surgery after sustaining multiple injuries from a strength-training exercise she saw online — a barbell hip thrust. The move primarily targets the gluteus maximus muscle and is used to increase butt size.

people.com

 

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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/11/ive-been-studying-the-brain-for-15-years-if-you-do-just-one-thing-for-sharper-memory-make-it-this.html

 

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What is ‘zebra striping’ – and what’s behind its rise in young people?

Health concerns are only part of the reason why young people are making the shift

www.independent.co.uk

 

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Her Mental Health Treatment Was Helping. That’s Why Insurance Cut Off Her Coverage.

Providers, patients and even some federal judges say progress-based insurance denials harm patients at key moments of mental health treatment.

www.propublica.org

Insurers Continue to Rely on Doctors Whose Judgments Have Been Criticized by Courts

In dozens of cases ProPublica reviewed, judges found that some doctors working for these companies engaged in “selective readings” of medical evidence and “shut their eyes” to medical opinions opposing their conclusions.

www.propublica.org

UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism

Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.

www.propublica.org

 

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Acting Like an Extrovert Has Benefits, but Not for Introverts

Psychologists are beginning to explore the potential, life-changing benefits of certain personality traits.

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Poison Pill

Is the killer behind the 1982 Tylenol poisonings still on the loose? Exclusive revelations by investigators yield the first authoritative account of what happened and who likely did it.

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How to store eggs to keep them fresh as long as possible

We’re breaking down what you actually need to know about egg expiration dates, the right and wrong way to refrigerate them, plus some hacks you can use to check whether they’re still fresh.

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Five Ways to Improve Flexibility

Try tai chi, pilates or yoga to boost strength, eat enough protein, and dissolve tension in a warm bath. And give it time – make it part of your life.

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Baking Soda Is the Key to Perfectly Browned Ground Beef

Cooking ground beef often results in gray, rubbery nubbins. Luckily, there’s an easy remedy for this problem.

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8 Reasons Your Coffee Tastes Bitter—and How to Brew It Right, According to Experts

Coffee experts explain how to make coffee less bitter. Factors that contribute to bitterness include over-extraction, over-roasted beans, inferior water, grind size, and the roasting method. They share what to do to avoid making bitter coffee.

www.marthastewart.com

How to Whiten Your Teeth, According to a Dentist

A dentist spills on the science of stains, and what actually works to reverse them.

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This Shopping List Always Saves Me Money at the Grocery Store

The best money-saving trick is to make a proper checklist of ingredients that are budget-friendly and that ideally can be used for multiple meals. Here’s my budget-friendly grocery shopping list.

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Five Asian Sauces That Make Everything Taste Better

My five favorite Asian seasoning sauces make everything taste great. Here are the ones I use and how to use them.

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I Can’t Get Enough of This One-Pot Crispy Chicken and Rice Dish

This chicken and rice dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser. A crisp sear on the chicken and a low simmer for the rice is the secret to success with this dish.

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Seven of My Favorite Money-Saving Meals

It's getting harder to deal with increasing grocery prices. If you're wondering how to keep meals interesting without breaking the bank, try these recipes designed to get you the most for your money.

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The Easiest Way to Sanitize Your Bed Sheets, According to a Laundry Expert

Sanitizing linens without access to a washing machine is easier than you might think.

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My Grandma’s Simple Laundry Trick That Gets Bathroom Towels So Fluffy and Clean

All you’ll need is one cup of white vinegar and one cup of baking soda.

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Do face rollers work? We asked a dermatologist.

Dr. Megha Trivedi offers cautions, advice, and helpful tips for face rolling. Plus, what the science says about de-puffing.

www.popsci.com

 

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Pediatric Sleep Experts Reveal Ways Parents Sabotage Their Kid's Sleep—And What To Do Instead

If your child struggles to sleep through the night, it could be due to one of these common sleep mistakes most parents make. Here, pediatric sleep experts reveal helpful sleep tweaks for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

www.parents.com

Eight Ways to Protect Your Mental Health When You’re Unemployed

It’s normal to feel anxious or depressed when you’re unemployed. Here are some concrete suggestions for building resilience.

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https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/410-the-dose

 

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The perfect amount of time to have sex, according to men and women

When it comes to time between the sheets, quality beats quantity every time, according to award-winning psychologist and sexologist Dr Candice Nicole Hargons.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The change in teen's stomach that was sign of deadly brain tumour

Alex Arkell from Stirling, Scotland, first noticed her unusual symptoms in 2021 when she was just 16 while on a family holiday and booked a GP appointment as soon as she arrived home.

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Mother-of-three has four limbs amputated after abortion

Priscilla Dray suffered from septic shock when she went to the Pellegrin University Hospital in Bordeaux for an abortion in 2011.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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https://www.grubstreet.com/article/listeria-poisoning-death-liverwurst-boars-head-mother-essay.html

'I'm not normal anymore': Hair stylist sues companies over link between hair dye and cancer

Occupational studies stretching back decades have found an increased risk of bladder cancer among hairdressers.

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5 Signs You’re Consuming Too Much Sugar, According to a Diabetologist

It’s no secret that too much sugar can be bad for you. The good news? Your body sends clear signals when it’s time to cut back.

www.glamour.com

 

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USDA accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them

An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Man dies of bowel cancer after suffering 'untraditional' symptom

Tests results in January 2024 revealed Toby Bevans, from Windsor, had stage 4 bowel cancer, the most serious kind meaning it had spread to other parts of his body.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I ate nothing but Subway for a month - the change to my body was wild

A Canadian man tried to lose weight by solely eating food from Subway for 30 days, subsisting on the fast-food chain's sandwiches, sides, soups, and rice bowls.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Woman’s 'Facial Asymmetry' Caused by 5 Contact Lenses Lodged Under Her Eyelid

The woman said she recalled "losing her left contact lens several times" but never experienced any vision problems.

people.com

A Billboard Saved Me from Dying from Lung Cancer — Before I Even Had Symptoms (Exclusive)

Former public defender Denise Lee is spreading the word about a lung scan that saved her life — and she learned about it from a billboard.

people.com

Pittsburgh Woman Gifts Kidney to a Stranger and Helps Save 6 Lives: 'Angel on Earth' (Exclusive)

After donating part of her liver to a friend of a friend in June 2023 -- Eve Alden wanted to give more. At her one-year post transplant checkup Alden asked if she could be tested to be a kidney donor. Thirteen days later, she donated her kidney to a stranger, and launched a kidney-swapping chain...

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The Wanted’s Max George Undergoes 2nd Heart Surgery and Lung Biopsy, Recalls 'Coughing Up Blood for 5 Days'

Max George of The Wanted revealed that he underwent a second heart surgery and a lung biopsy after dealing with complications from his pacemaker.

people.com

Eating from Plastic Takeout Containers Can Cause ‘Extensive’ Heart Damage, Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

A new study found chemicals can leach from plastic takeout containers into food, impacting the gut biome—and then the heart

people.com

One Tree Hill's Bevin Prince talks husband's lightning strike death

The actress' world was turned upside down when her husband lost his life at age 33 during a boat excursion in North Carolina in 2022.

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