Brain-Hacking Tech Lets You Click This Story With Your Mind
The future of smart technology is blurring the line between our devices and our minds—and could put our privacy and humanity at risk.
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Boy, 7, died from cardiac arrest during pandemic
Alfie Anthony Nicholls, 7, who had autism and was non verbal, tragically died from a cardiac arrest after doctors failed to spot he had avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
Gladiators reveal secrets behind their incredible transformations
More than three decades since it first launched, Gladiators is back and with a brand new group of superhuman-like athletes challenging members of the public to take them on.
Work Stress: How the 42% Rule Could Help You Recover from Burnout
If you feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed, you could be suffering from burnout. Try applying this scientifically approved formula to your daily routine to see if it could help ease the pressure.
My Parents’ Dementia Felt Like the End of Joy. Then Came the Robots
Forget the crappy caregiver bots and puppy-eyed seals. When my parents got sick, I turned to a new generation of roboticists—and their glowing, talking, blobby creations.
Should you start with cardio or lift weights first? The best way to structure your workout, according to an expert
Experts say you should both lift weights and do cardio — here's how to decide whether resistance training or aerobic exercise should come first in your workout.
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The World Cup of Coffee!
The Italian coffee magnate Andrea Illy convenes a (temporarily) tired group of coffee appreciators to judge twenty-seven cups from nine countries.
TikToker Loses 4 Pounds Eating Only Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog Meal
Content creator Joey Kinsley, aka Sir Yacht, undertook a weird diet challenge, eating only Costco's $1.50 hot dog meal for a week.
theblast.com
How Covid-19's symptoms have changed with each new variant
With a new variant of the Sars-CoV-2 virus causing a spike in cases, it is showing just how much symptoms of the disease have changed since the pandemic began.
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Report: Cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in 99% of US food
The watchdog Consumer Reports tested 85 everyday items for the presence of phthalates and bisphenols, two types of PFAS chemicals used to make plastics that have been linked to cancer.
Former Trump medical advisor slammed for comparing LONG COVID to HIV
Dr Deborah Birx, who served as White House Coordinator from 2020-2021, claimed that, like HIV, Covid 'quietly destroyed' some people's immune systems even if they were asymptomatic.
REVEALED: The fast food restaurants with highest levels of chemicals
Watchdog Consumer Reports tested burgers, burritos, french fries and even chicken nuggets from nine brands for phthalates - a type of PFAS used to make plastic. They found the chemicals - also linked to hormone problems and infertility - in every single item swabbed.
I got a neck lift and went from looking like a bullfrog to an actor
Tim Morris, 38, of Texas, went for a lunchtime neck lift after being left feeling self-conscious about his double chin for years. He is thrilled with the results and says he is now going on more dates.
Man, 30, survives after malfunctioning nail gun fires through his EYE
Sharing gory details of the incident in a medical journal, medics in Malaysia told how the unidentified 30-year-old temporarily lost his sight.
Ozempic maker faces avalanche of lawsuits over STOMACH PARALYSIS claim
The maker of blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy is braced for 'thousands' of legal claims from patients who suffered crippling side effects, DailyMail.com can reveal.
What nanoplastics in your water bottle and how do they get there?
There's probably one lurking on your desk, kitchen top or bedside table. But plastic water bottles are traps for nanoplastics - particles linked to cancer, and fertility and birth defects.
Health costs related to microplastics reaches record $250 billion
Microplastics like 'forever chemicals' are quietly causing a health crisis that costs the US a quarter of a trillion dollars every year, a study by researchers at New York University claims.
Measles outbreak in Philly may have spread to Delaware
Health officials say a patient sick with the virus in Pennsylvania visited a clinic in Delaware while infectious. Contact tracing for people infected with the virus is underway.
Philadelphia Measles Outbreak Includes Daycare Exposure After Parents Didn’t Follow Quarantine Rules
A measles outbreak is unfolding in the Philadelphia area after at least 8 people were confirmed to have been diagnosed with the extremely contagious virus.
Philadelphia measles outbreak has hospitals on alert after child was sent to day care despite quarantine instructions
Eight people have been diagnosed since last month. None was immune to measles — meaning they either never got vaccinated or contracted measles before.
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Man caught impersonating dental hygienest
A B.C. man is facing criminal charges for allegedly impersonating a female dental hygienist.
The sale of fentanyl is spreading so rapidly on the dark web, researchers are worried it will be difficult to stop
The sale of fentanyl on the dark web grows so fast that sellers are able to offer steep discounts, and researchers worry it will be difficult to stop, a new study has found.
Flu rates down, but remain high in 2024: PHAC
The latest weekly data from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) shows that influenza activity is falling nationally, but remains high, in the new year.
How to Improve Flexibility—and Why Being Flexible Is About so Much More Than the Splits
Do you scroll through pictures of high kicks on Instagram, stare in awe at gymnasts slinking into the splits or feel bitter about still not being able to comfortably touch your toes? Us too.
Their Bodies Were Donated to Harvard. Then They Went Missing
Morgue manager Cedric Lodge and oddities collector Jeremy Pauley were accused with stealing bodies — here's the full story
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Hypothermia calls and playing on ice: Hazards during B.C. deep freeze
As British Columbia marks another day of frigid temperatures from an "entrenched" Arctic air mass, emergency calls for cold-related medical issues are soaring and parks officials are urging people to stay off of frozen waterways.
Two dead from snowshovelling-related cardiac arrest in Renfrew County
Renfrew County Paramedics say two people died Saturday, suffering cardiac arrests while shovelling after a major snowstorm swept the region.
'I’m not ready to die': Surrey man goes to China for experimental cancer treatment
Lusion Dalpadado was only 21 years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL.
B.C. man undergoes cancer treatment in China
A 23-year-old Surrey man is in China undergoing experimental treatment after doctors told him there was nothing else they could do.
I'm A Dementia Expert ― Here's The Exact Age You Should Stop Drinking Alcohol
Dr. Restak, author and neurologist, shares the precise age at which he'd stop drinking.
4 B.C. children under 10 dead from invasive strep infections since mid-December, officials say
Four children under age 10 have died in British Columbia from invasive group A streptococcal bacteria since mid-December, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.
In a break with CDC, California quietly changed its Covid isolation guidelines
People in California no longer need to stay home if they’re symptom-free. Oregon implemented the same guidance in May.
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A downed power line in Oregon killed 3 people. Here’s what to do if facing that danger.
After three people were fatally electrocuted by a power line that fell on a car, safety experts are advising people to stay inside their vehicles and call 911 in similar situations.
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This season's flu is hard on kids. Here's what symptoms doctors are seeing.
There have been 47 flu deaths in children and teens so far this season, the CDC said on Friday.
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New York midwife fined for giving 1,500 children homeopathic pellets instead of vaccines
The state health department found that the midwife had entered nearly 12,500 false vaccine records into its Immunization Information System since 2019.
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More evidence suggests a multivitamin may help slow memory loss
Findings from the third in a trio of studies had similar results to the earlier two: A daily multivitamin had a modest effect on preventing memory loss in older adults.
www.nbcnews.com
Colon cancer is killing more younger men and women than ever, new report finds
Experts are stumped as to why colorectal cancer is rising dramatically among people in their 30s and 40s.
www.nbcnews.com
Protein may help protect women against many types of chronic disease
A large analysis suggests that consuming more plant protein is associated with healthy aging.
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'Smart glove' developed at UBC aims to aid stroke recovery
A group of stroke survivors is trying out a new "smart glove" at the G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre.
Gut microbiome analysis and personalized support offered in new program to help patients with IBS manage symptoms
Sponsored: Gut microbiome analysis and personalized support offered in new program to help patients with IBS manage symptoms
www.healthing.ca
The future of genomic testing in Canada: The long-term impact and ethics of evolution
The future of genomic testing in Canada: The long-term impact
www.healthing.ca
Opinion: Timely access to promising epilepsy therapy and support is crucial
Opinion: Timely access to epilepsy therapies and support is crucial
www.healthing.ca
Expert Reveals a Surprising Link Between Oral Health And Your Brain
A new study in Japan has once again raised questions about the relationship between oral health and brain health; which most experts agree are surprisingly interconnected.
www.sciencealert.com
3 Longevity-Boosting Black Bean Soup Recipes To Snuggle up With This Season
Each one is packed with plant-based protein and fiber, plus key phytonutrients for healthy aging.
www.wellandgood.com
The Best Recipes Eater Editors Made This Year
A no-fail focaccia, a Smitten Kitchen one-pot wonder, and a breakout from the "Tenderheart" cookbook top Eater editors’ favorite recipes of the year
www.eater.com
Which Roast Chicken Recipe Rules Them All?
We tested three popular roast chicken recipes to find the best one
www.eater.com
The Best (and Also Worst) Food Shows of the Year
"The Bear," "Great British Bake Off," Mario Batali’s Zoom class... there was a lot of good and a lot of bad TV in 2023
www.eater.com
The Absolute Worst Food and Dining Trends of 2023
From water "recipes" to questionably sexual TikTok chefs, let’s resolve to leave these trends behind next year
www.eater.com
A Vietnamese Family Selling 10,000 Chicken Wings a Week Is Opening a Little Saigon Restaurant
Sweet buttery, garlicky sauce covers crispy chicken wings at Mama Hieu’s, which debuts soon in Westminster
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Scientists Identify The Optimal Number of Daily Steps For Longevity, And It's Not 10,000
Conventional wisdom would have us believe the journey to a long and healthy life begins with 10,000 steps.
www.sciencealert.com
11 Nutrient-Dense, Low-Lift Lunch Ideas Recommended by (Brilliant, Busy) Registered Dietitians
Say goodbye to hours upon hours of meal prepping on Sundays because these nutrient-dense lunch ideas (all of which are registered dietitian-approved) can be ready in under 15 minutes.
www.wellandgood.com
Cold Baths, Cherry Juice and Sleep: The Secret to Staying Fit in Your 40s
Despite aching backs and stiff joints, a growing number of elite athletes are pushing the clock back. We ask the experts how they do it.
Black People’s Pain Has Long Been Underestimated. It’s Time For That To Change.
Women’s Health explores the link between racial bias and pain management.
You’re Probably Not Getting Enough Fiber: Add These 5 High-Fiber Foods to Your Plate
The least sexy macronutrient finally gets its time to shine—here's everything to know about consuming fiber.
Opinion | Train Yourself to Always Show Up
Every gesture of recognition marries love and humility, vulnerability and sacred responsibility.
Democrats Can’t Keep Ignoring Covid in 2024
A sudden surge of the virus is a stark reminder of two things: The pandemic isn’t over, and it could be part of the referendum on the Biden presidency.
newrepublic.com
This is what a cold plunge does to your body
Enthusiasts claim that swimming in icy water can do wonders for your blood pressure, metabolism, and mental health. We asked experts to weigh the evidence.
I Gave up Caffeine for a Month and This Is What Happened
I told my colleague I was giving up caffeine for a month. “You’re making a terrible mistake,” he said.
Where chefs go to grab a bite: great pizza, sushi, cafes and value for money meals across the UK
Butties in Bradford, burgers in St Andrews … get some local knowledge from top chefs of meals that won’t break the bank
