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Health News - Latest Health Studies and Developments

Get the latest health news from the editors of Popular Mechanics

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A Teen Died Attempting the ‘One Chip Challenge.’ Are Spicy Foods Really That Dangerous?

At a certain point, foods with high levels of capsaicin are practically considered a poison. Here’s why.

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Humans Have a Third Set of Teeth. New Medicine May Help Them Grow.

They could be ready by 2030.

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A Flesh-Eating Pathogen Has Come for East Coast Beaches. It Can Kill You in 2 Days.

The CDC has officially issued an emergency health alert.

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Understanding Consciousness Is Key to Unlocking Secrets of the Universe

The quest to understand our physical universe may depend on investigating our own mind

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Why Diet Coke got so expensive

The economy, explained by your Diet Coke and soda prices, kind of.

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Red Lobster's $20 promotion backfired, signaling how desperate diners are for cheap deals

Red Lobster's $20 Endless Shrimp promotion tanked profits. The chain has raised the price to $25.

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Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America 2023

From New York to San Diego, here are the fifty places that we couldn’t stop dreaming about.

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How To Do Lying Leg Raises To Seriously Tone Your Lower Abs

One abs exercise. So many benefits.

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How to Survive Quitting Coffee

Skipping your morning caffeine fix doesn’t need to be as tough as you think it’ll be. Here’s advice to get through the (temporary) pain of it.

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What would happen if everyone stopped eating meat tomorrow?

“It would have huge consequences — a lot of them probably not anticipated,” one researcher said.

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How climate change is making us sick

Animals, bugs, algae, and even fungi are shifting to accommodate an ever-hotter planet — and they’re bringing dangerous diseases with them.

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The libertarian developer looming over West Maui’s water conflict

Peter Martin spent decades guzzling water around Lāhainā. Then came the fire.

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Why Apples Should Go in the Fridge, Plus All the Other Foods You’re Storing Wrong

Apples, oranges and other fruit should be kept in the fridge to prolong shelf life.

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How to Improve Your Sleep

Expert tips to help you join the ranks of the well-rested.

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/30/1215702921/what-works-for-treating-the-common-cold-many-doctors-say-not-much

EPA proposes rule to replace all lead water pipes in U.S. within 10 years: "Trying to right a longstanding wrong"

The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.

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The Truth Behind All That Cortisol Talk

If you learned about — and then obsessed over — high cortisol with Dr. TikTok, it’s time for a reality check.

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https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/11/flu-season-winter-sickness-covid/676173/

 

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No food or medicine can do what olive oil can do. Here's why.

Scientists say adding more olive oil to your diet can positively impact your health in many ways, from alleviating high blood pressure to helping with weight loss.

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How to Cook Your Way Through Chaotic Weeks

The best meals and strategies for mastering the art of weeknight dinners.

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Spicy tales: Sichuan dishes and stories at Mumbai supper club House of Málà

Indian supper club House of Málà is giving Mumbai diners an introduction to Sichuan food, serving up some of the Chinese cuisine’s hot and numbing classic dishes along with stories about their origins.

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The Year Celeb Meal Deals Got Weird

From Cardi B and Offset’s date-night dinner at McDonald’s to the Reneé Rapp bowl at Sweetgreen.

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New carbon material sets energy-storage record, likely to advance supercapacitors

Guided by machine learning, chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a record-setting carbonaceous supercapacitor material that stores four times more energy than the best commercial material. A supercapacitor made with the new material could store more...

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Materials Science News - Chemistry News

The latest news on chemistry and materials science

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Why psychedelics produce some of the most meaningful experiences in people’s lives

Everything seems profound on psychedelics. Scientists are starting to ask why.

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What you need to know about respiratory illnesses this winter

A new warning from the CDC on sicknesses including Covid-19, RSV, the flu, pneumonia and strep throat says that these illnesses are spreading in most of the country. Dr. Natalie Azar reports on how to combat this "season of sickness," and why these infections are more prevalent in the winter.

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Sea moss has been the standout health product of the year - so, does it actually work to boost gut health and immunity?

Holland & Barrett named it their best-selling product of the year.

marieclaire.co.uk

9 Rules for Training in Super Shoes

We don’t yet know all the effects of carbon-plated super shoes, but coaches agree on some key principles when using them in training

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It’s Giving Season—Support What You Love

Give the gift of food resiliency

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Food Archives

Recipes, kitchen gear, and cooking tips to enhance your next backcountry meal, multi-day trip fuel, and post-workout recovery snacks.

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Grilling Hacks: How Not to Overcook Shrimp

The delicious and nutritious seafood is notoriously easy to fumble

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Gazpacho Is Spain’s Answer to Gatorade

This drinkable tomato elixir is the ultimate post-workout thirst quencher

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How to Grill Anything From Veggie Burgers to Rib Eye Steaks

These days, meat lovers and vegans alike have seriously delicious grillout options. We asked experts on both sides how to do it right.

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2 Athlete's Favorite Instant Pot Recipes

No time for slow cooking? These simple, quick meals take the time and stress out of good nutrition.

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Hip hop dancing promotes awareness of disability rights and performance equality, study shows

Hip hop dancing can be used to spread awareness of disability rights and help those with sight problems to participate in performance equally, a new study says.

phys.org

Climate change to drive surge in insects that attack almonds, peaches, walnuts: Study

As a result of climate change, the Golden State's farms are expected to face a surge in agricultural pests, which poses a threat to California's specialty crops industry.

phys.org

 

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What’s the big deal about Earth getting 2°C hotter?

The increase may sound inconsequential, but scientists say there are serious ramifications for life as we know it if the planet exceeds the climate target.

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Inside Plastic Surgery’s Epidemic of Shady Before-and-After Photography

Surgeons get real about the rise in misleading post-op pictures — and reveal how to spot fakery.

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Can China’s Baby Bust Be Reversed? Don’t Count On It

President Xi Jinping may want to foster a "childbearing culture" but demographic trends are incredibly hard to reverse.

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Woman Convicted for Killing Beau in ‘Weed-Induced Psychosis’

Police say the woman stabbed her boyfriend 108 times and then started stabbing herself, too.

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Ventura County woman killed man during weed-induced psychosis

A Thousand Oaks woman was convicted of killing a man during an episode of psychosis that was brought on by marijuana, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The suspect, …

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Woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter after stabbing a man 108 times because she was high

“The more she stabbed him, the more she felt she was bringing herself back to life,” the prosecutor told the jury. "She took the large, serrated bread knife and began to stab herself, over and over."

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California woman convicted of fatally stabbing boyfriend 108 times during ‘cannabis-induced psychosis’

“I just want my son back, and that’s not going to happen.”

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How To Do Lying Leg Raises To Seriously Tone Your Lower Abs

One abs exercise. So many benefits.

getpocket.com

How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

Caffeine can help you feel energized. But is there a limit to how much your body can handle?

www.scientificamerican.com

 

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Inside the surprisingly secretive world of crisp flavours

Why can you buy lasagne flavour snacks in Thailand but not in Italy? Which country can cope with the hottest chilli? And why do Germans like paprika so much?

www.theguardian.com

7 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores

Number one will turn you into a “Dessert Person.”

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53 Best Food Gifts for Anyone Who Likes to Cook (or Eat!)

Including a meat subscription, French cheese, cool jam, and more!

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How Many Pushups Is Too Many for One Day?

Plenty of guys have a daily pushup habit. Here's how many they should actually be trying to pump out.

menshealth.com

We Spied on Our Teenage Daughter With a Hidden Camera. Now What Do We Do?

Parents who installed a camera in the eye of their daughter’s stuffed bear ask how — and whether — to come clean about their surveillance now that she has left for college.

www.nytimes.com

 

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5 mistakes you’re making when removing mold

Avoid these common mistakes when getting rid of mold in your home

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Forget running — it only takes these 5 exercises to sculpt your lower body and abs

Not running? Try this instead

tomsguide.com

How to Fix a Leaking Dryer Vent (and Why You Absolutely Should)

A dryer duct or hose that's leaking air isn't just annoying. It can be dangerous to your home and your health. Luckily, it's an easy fix.

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Cleaning & Organizing - Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Doing Everything Better | Lifehacker

Everything you ever wanted to know about Cleaning & Organizing - Streaming. News, stories, photos, videos and more.

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You Need Leak Detectors in Your Home, and More Than You Think

Leak detectors can spare you a lot of water damage--and a lot of expense. But only if you have enough of them installed in some unexpected places.

lifehacker.com

Why You Need to Clean Algae From Your Wood Deck (and How to Do It)

In addition to making your deck slippery, and potentially dangerous, the growth of algae, moss, and/or fungi can do some serious damage. Here’s what to know about why your deck is so slippery, how to get rid of the slime, and why it’s so important.

lifehacker.com

You Can Still Harvest These Vegetables After a Frost

Certain root vegetables, squashes, and leafy greens can survive a frost and still be harvested after one has occurred. In some cases, the flavor of these hardy vegetables improves after a frost.

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Your Electric Kettle Is Dirtier Than You Think

Electric kettles filled with hard water can develop limescale on the inside, outside, and filter. Citric acid is the best and easiest way to remove mineral build up and clean an electric kettle.

lifehacker.com

Quinoa: Rise of an Andean Superfood - JSTOR Daily

Once considered a minor crop for Indigenous communities, quinoa’s journey to worldwide stardom was centuries in the making.

daily.jstor.org

For teen girls victimized by ‘deepfake’ nudes, there is little recourse

The FBI has warned that technology used to create pornographic deepfake photos and videos was improving and being used for harassment and sextortion.

www.nbcnews.com

How to Clean Your Earbuds and Ear Tips Safely

Don't let your earbuds go bad; give them a clean today.

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70-year-old woman in Uganda gives birth to twins after getting fertility treatments

Safina Namukwaya gave birth to a boy and a girl on Wednesday via cesarean section at the hospital in the capital Kampala, said a hospital spokesperson.

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18 more people sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe

Some brands of pre-cut cantaloupe sold at stores including Kroger, Trader Joe's, Sprouts and Aldi have been recalled.

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Tinnitus may be linked to ‘hidden hearing loss’ missed on common tests, study suggests

An underlying cause of tinnitus may be similar to phantom limb syndrome, according to the research.

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Does your commute give you high blood pressure? It might be the traffic pollution

A new study provides some evidence that suggests sitting in traffic could help trigger medical conditions such as heart attacks and strokes, though more research is needed to establish clear links.

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Nutritional psychiatry professor Felice Jacka: ‘The global food system is the leading cause of early death’

The Australian scientist on the links between ultra-processed foods and decreased brain health, and the effect of government policy and industry resistance

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Extreme weather pushes global wine production to lowest level in more than 60 years

Early frost, heavy rainfall, and drought have significantly impacted the output of the world vineyard, international body says

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The shocking, stupendous rise of superhot chillies: ‘The stomach cramps can last for 14 hours’

From hot sauces to eating competitions, chilli peppers have become a global obsession – and the hottest one ever has just been announced. But why would anyone choose to eat it?

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‘Brands to avoid’: Mars and Cadbury among chocolate firms criticised in ethics report

Only 17 out of 82 companies investigated were found to use suppliers that paid cocoa farmers enough to live on

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Customers urged to avoid leading chocolate firms over ‘inadequate’ ethical standards

Only 17 out of 82 brands were judged to use syppliers that pay cocoa farmers sustainably

www.independent.co.uk

Ethical Chocolate | Ethical Consumer

Find ethical, sustainable and fair trade chocolate: ratings for 84 brands of bars of chocolate and chocolate snacks, with recommended brands and ones to avoid. Is all fair trade chocolate equally fair? What are chocolate brands doing about child labour? We look at the big ethical issues...

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Boycotts List | Ethical Consumer

We view boycotts as a vitally important extension of our formal democracy. Here is a comprehensive list of current boycott calls from campaigning groups around the world.

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Ethical Consumer

Your personal ethical consumer guide. Independent product guides, research, information and analysis since 1989.

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https://www.salon.com/2023/12/04/heres-how-experts-say-you-should-actually-be-storing-your-condiments/

https://www.salon.com/2023/12/05/the-best-forest-managers-indigenous-peoples-study-says_partner/

https://www.salon.com/2023/12/02/why-does-sleep-become-more-elusive-as-we-age-it-has-to-do-with-shifts-in-sleep-architecture/

https://www.salon.com/2023/11/27/chicken-doesnt-need-to-be-washed-before-cooking--heres-why_partner/

https://www.salon.com/2023/11/30/the-collapse-of-fishing-giant-blue-harvest-exposes-the-weakness-of-catch-share-policies_partner/

https://www.salon.com/2023/11/30/psilocybin-shows-promise-for-treating-eating-disorders-but-more-controlled-research-is-needed_partner/

 

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https://www.salon.com/2023/11/30/why-indoor-air-pollution-can-be-just-as-as-wildfire-smoke-and-coal-plant-smog/

Household air pollution

WHO fact sheet on indoor air pollution: includes key facts, definition, impact on health, impact on health equity, WHO response.

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Fact sheets

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We Need to Talk About Lab-Grown Meat

Animal-free meat alternatives are an important climate solution, but their future is far from guaranteed.

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How millennials learned to dread motherhood

To our generation, being a mom looks thankless, exhausting, and lonely. Can we change the story?

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What perfect male and female buttocks look like, according to science

Two studies have revealed the ideal buttocks size for males and females. Participants were shown digitally-altered images of butts and asked to select their favorites.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Britney's fans say she's suffering this psychiatric condition

Fans of pop princess Britney Spears believe she may be afflicted with akathisia, a disorder that makes it impossible to sit still as a side effect of psychiatric medications that she was made to take.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Brain implant so successful trial participants won't turn device off

The deep brain stimulation implant, created to help people with head injuries to function better, proved successful at trial with participants reporting more ability to concentrate, remember and drive

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Male sex pills claim to 'increase ejaculation volume' - do they work?

Sex supplements for men are all over wellness websites like Kourtney Kardashian's Poosh. They claim to boost performance & pleasure. But doctors are skeptical...

www.dailymail.co.uk

Prostate cancer hope as scientists make new therapy discovery

More than 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year on average in the UK, making it the most common cancer in men. Around 12,000 men die every year from the disease.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Gran with rare cancer in her nose has 3D model of face printed

Alison Hough, from Audley in Staffordshire, went to her GP with cold-like symptoms after returning from holiday in Tenerife but was told she probably had a sinus infection.

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Exactly what happens to the body when you pull an all-nighter

Speaking to DailyMail.com, experts have detailed the processes that play out when we can't sleep - whether it's a late night or several days without shut eye.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The meal subscriptions to sign up to - according to a dietitian

DailyMail.com asked Erin Palinski-Wade, a registered dietician from New Jersey, to rate five of the most popular kits.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Ex Liverpool star with Motor Neurone Disease shares injury images

The ex footballer, who was forced to retire in 2018 following the devastating diagnosis, shared photos of his bloodied head, saying the illness has left him more susceptible to accidents.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The egg-loving TikTok trend that really CAN help you lose weight

A diet of nine eggs every day may help you lose weight. But it's just a 'quick fix', says Birmingham-based dietitian Dr Duane Mellor. The diet has millions of views on TikTok.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Do Biotin Supplements Actually Do Anything for Hair Loss?

Read this before you start popping a bunch of pills or gummies.

www.self.com

Five Ways Mindfulness Helps You Age Better

Research suggests that being more mindful in our everyday lives can protect our health as we age—and even help us live longer.

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How to Stop a Nosebleed ASAP

First, don’t freak out—most of the time it looks more serious than it is.

www.self.com

The Best Things to Eat and Drink When You’re Sick and Feel Like Trash

Because you need energy to fight off a cold, the flu, and other gnarly bugs.

www.self.com

Happiness Break: A Visualization to Connect With Your Heritage

Chef and author Bryant Terry leads us through a visualization to connect with our ancestors by appreciating our families' traditional foods.

greatergood.berkeley.edu

After Depression, Our Brain’s Negativity Bias Lingers

After recovering from depression, we still hold on to negative information too strongly—and may benefit from cultivating more positive feelings.

greatergood.berkeley.edu

 

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This Common But Gross Habit Could Land You In Hospital

A dermatologist weighs in on the topic.

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