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Why Doesn’t Smartfood Popcorn Hit Like It Used To?
One woman’s quest to figure out why her beloved white cheddar popcorn started to disappoint.
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You Can Fit an Entire Garden’s Worth of Vegetables in One Planter
We tapped a pro to show us how.
5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Microbiome Healthier
Look after your gut microbes and they’ll look after you.
I Lived under the Shadow of My Dad’s Cancer. Then the Same Cancer Came for Me | The Walrus
We are vulnerable creatures no matter how much time we spend telling ourselves otherwise
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Number of crunches experts say you should be able to do for your age
Joseph David, a New York City based trainer, claims that best way to build core strength is by doing crunches.
How Fit Can You Get From Just Walking?
Walking is good for you, obviously. But can it whip you into shape?
Nutritionists Are So Worried You Aren't Getting These 4 Nutrients, They're Calling It A 'Public Health Concern'
It's gotten so bad that they're officially called "nutrients of public health concern."
Shingles is awful, but there may be another reason to get vaccinated. It may fight dementia
A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.
‘I’m grateful I went blind’: B.C. skateboarder loses sight, inspires others
When Brett Devloo was 16, his focus was skateboarding, until he suddenly and permanently went blind.
Over 200 passengers sickened with norovirus aboard luxury cruise ship
A norovirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship has left over 224 passengers and 17 crew members sickened, according to the CDC.
Five Hours’ Sleep Is Tipping Point for Bad Health
At least five hours sleep a night may cut the over-50s’ chances of multiple chronic health problems, researchers say.
Dentist reveals how often you should be replacing your toothbrush
If you've been picking up the same toothbrush every morning and night for the past year, you're probably doing more harm to your teeth than good.
Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa
One family in New Jersey is ecstatic now that they have more than one little Einstein walking around.
Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa
Meachel and Delano Lopez are amazed once again after finding out their son, Maddox, is a member of Mensa, an organization that represents the top 2% of the population with an IQ of 130 or higher.
Brett Gardner’s Son Died of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning — How to Protect Your Family from the 'Invisible Killer' While Traveling
Brett Gardner’s son died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is known as the “invisible killer” because it is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas or liquid. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family from carbon monoxide poisoning while traveling.
Woman Feels ‘Bubbling’ Pain in Her Chest During Workout. Doctors Shocked After She Survives Rare Aortic Tear
A “fit and healthy” woman, Marie Anne August, experienced a “ripping” and bubbling” feeling in her chest. The 45-year-old was later diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called aortic dissection.
Flavor Flav Says He 'Briefly’ Relapsed: 'I Am a Human Being Who Makes Mistakes'
The Public Enemy co-founder admitted to fans that he had "briefly relapsed." He said he wants to “hold myself publicly accountable” and that he’s "back to day 1" of sobriety.
Cluster of Brain Tumors Discovered Among Nurses Who Worked on the Same Maternity Floor at a Boston Hospital
Five nurses have been diagnosed with brain tumors, and still others have health concerns, but the hospital says tests showed "there is not an environmental risk" to staff or patients.
Rodent-Borne Virus That Killed Gene Hackman’s Wife Betsy Claims 3 Lives in California County
Hantavirus – the virus that causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and took the life of Gene Hackman's wife Betsy – has killed three others in the California city of Mammoth Lakes in Mono County.
5 nurses in 1 unit at Newton-Wellesley Hospital diagnosed with brain tumors
In total, 11 staff members on the fifth-floor nursing unit of Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital were found to have health issues.
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94 People from One New Jersey High School Developed Brain Tumors — and No One Knows Why
An unusual cluster of brain tumor cases among former students and staff of Colonia High School in Woodbridge, N.J., has left officials and alumni baffled and concerned
The Eating Never Stops in Bangkok, the World's Top Food City
Bangkok has been ranked the world's number one city for food and drink in Food & Wine's annual Global Tastemakers Awards. From its myriad street food vendors, markets, and malls to Michelin-starred fine dining temples and fun fusion restaurants, here are the spots you need to know about to plan...
Looking for ways to increase Omega-3
My blood work
* A1C in the 8 range.
* Vitamin D low
A lot of good info on this this thread, adding Omega3
Taking D3/K2 - Magnesium
And changing my diet again, hopefully something that’ll stick.
Thanks for all info
Thanks for the info, Rob.
I met my guardian angel as I nearly died in the Colorado mountains
Jen Roby, 36, decided to tackle the Colorado Trail - which covers 540 miles and runs from Denver to Durango - and she set out alone on her mountain bike.
I was struck by lightning - there was one permanent change to my body
Luckily, she survived with minimal permanent damage, apart from one, bizarre change to her face. The near-death experience began when the comedian spotted an extreme storm brewing.
HHS gutted programs to help people quit smoking. The impact could be deadly.
Cuts to the CDC and the FDA, experts say, could reverse hugely successful campaigns to reduce cigarette smoking rates and curb teen vaping.
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An Inside Look At SheaMoisture's Viral Influencer Trip | Essence
The viral #Sheacation trip was all about the brand’s Curl Stretch Collection and reminding Black women they deserve ease in all ways.
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We Were Among The First To Dine At The Caribbean’s Longest Bar | Essence
Turks and Caicos, home to pristine beaches and luxury resorts, has just added another gem to its crown: the Infiniti Bar in Providenciales.
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Can Tongue Scraping Really Cure Bad Breath?
Dentists break down the potential benefits of the ancient practice.
The Top 15 International Restaurants, From Hong Kong to Kazakhstan
Food & Wine’s panel of food and travel experts selects the world's 15 standout restaurants to plan a trip around in 2025, from Meza Malonga in Rwanda to Big JJ Seafood Hotpot in Hong Kong and Amisfield in New Zealand. These are the best restaurants in the world to try next.
25 Spring Dinner Recipes to Keep in Your Back Pocket
Embrace seasonal ingredients like peas, asparagus, leeks, and radishes with these spring dinner ideas, from lamb pitas to steak tacos to spring pastas and rice dishes. Get all of the very best spring dinner recipes at Food & Wine.
Smart Grocery Shopping & Healthy Eating Information | Phil Lempert
Learn how to shop for groceries smarter, eat healthier, and live better. With new food product reviews, recipes, food allergy information and more.
FORBES: How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact The Foods And Beverage Industry | SupermarketGuru
In this administration’s ever-evolving arena of global trade, the introduction of tariffs will have far-reaching repercussions on financial markets, the supply chain and consumers. President Trump’s tariffs include a 10% universal tariff as well as so-called reciprocal tariffs on more than 60...
Second Child Dies From Measles-Related Causes in West Texas
The West Texas outbreak is believed to have spread to New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas.
time.com
I Tried Meditating For My Stress-Eczema — My Mental Health (and Skin) Prevailed
Stress can be linked to heightening eczema flare-ups, so this writer tried sound healing and guided meditation for seven days to see if it could combat it.
6 Sneaky Eczema Triggers to Avoid, According to Doctors
Here are some reasons you may be getting flare-ups of atopic dermatitis (eczema), according to dermatologists, plus solutions to avoid these triggers.
The Surprising Truth About How Long You Should Hold a Plank.
Here's how long you should actually be on the floor working your core.
This Device Translates Thoughts into Real-Time Speech
A novel brain device allowed a woman who had suffered a stroke to speak full sentences for the first time since 2005.
www.404media.co
The Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived
Several studies have shown the long-term benefits of psilocybin.
www.popsci.com
Clinical trial finds three new ways to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis
Strains like these sicken 410,000 people each year.
www.popsci.com
Everything you need to know about bird flu
How dangerous is it? Where did it come from? H5N1 influenza’s origins stretch back to the 1990s, and key events paved the way for the outbreak we’re seeing today.
www.popsci.com
Why we can’t squash the common cold, even after 100 years of studying it
The best advice for avoiding a cold in 2025 isn’t all that different from 1925.
www.popsci.com
Why do our fingers wrinkle in water? It's much deeper than skin.
A study of polio patients almost 90 years ago gave scientists their first big clue.
www.popsci.com
Rapper Sexyy Red Shows Off Results of Latest Breast Augmentation After Saying She Was 'Going Back Big'
Rapper Sexyy Red shared before-and-after photos of her recent breast augmentation, which TMZ reveals is her third.people.com
Adam Devine Jokes That His Recent Weight Loss Was Inspired in Case 'Marvel Calls' with a Superhero Offer (Exclusive)
Adam Devine jokes in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE that his recent weight loss was inspired in case he is one day needed for a superhero film by Marvel or DC.
Dave Coulier Says 'the Side Effects Have Side Effects‘ amid 'Roller Coaster' of Cancer Treatment
'Full House' alum Dave Coulier is undergoing chemotherapy for stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
‘Modern Family’ Star Adam Devine Details Grim Health Prognosis
The actor said his body spasms led to doctors diagnosing Stiff-Person syndrome.
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