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Inside the Pineapple Pizza Scandal Dividing Italy

When Italian chef Gino Sorbillo put a pineapple pizza on his Naples pizzeria's menu, he unleashed a fierce debate among locals—many of whom accused him of pandering to American tourists.
thrillist.com


What Do We Gain by Eating With Our Hands?

The sense of touch can be a crucial part of dining, one thing that some cultures have understood better than others.
nytimes.com


What Actually Is Acai And What Does It Taste Like? - Tasting Table

Acai has long been lauded as a superfood, loaded with nutritional benefits -- but how much do you actually know about this popular fruit?
tastingtable.com
 
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Are you fully immunized against measles? Canada's public health agency says to check

Amid a rise in measles cases in other countries and a handful of confirmed cases in Canada, the national public health agency 'strongly advises' everyone check that they're fully immunized against measles, especially before travelling.
www.ctvnews.ca


From salmonella-contaminated foods to birth control pills: Here are this week's recalls in Canada

Here's a list of products and vehicles Canadians should watch out for according to the latest recalls this week.
www.ctvnews.ca


Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, according to a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers. Here's a look at the condition, which also affects the actor Bruce Willis.
www.ctvnews.ca
 
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Vancouver firefighter recovering abroad after losing leg to 'flesh-eating' infection

An assistant fire chief with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is recovering in a Hong Kong hospital after contracting an infection commonly known as flesh-eating disease, forcing the amputation of part of his leg during a family vacation.
bc.ctvnews.ca


Community rallies to help family of Vancouver firefighter who lost leg to flesh-eating disease while on vacation

'He almost didn't make it out of the operating theatre alive,' says Christopher Won's wife Marie Hui, anthem singer for Vancouver Whitecaps.
vancouversun.com
 
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Gary Sinise Shares That His Son, 33, Died of a Rare Cancer

The actor’s son, Mac, battled the rare bone cancer chordoma for more than five years.
www.thedailybeast.com


Chordoma

Chordomas are considered malignant and may metastasize, though they typically grow slowly.
www.hopkinsmedicine.org


Chordoma: What It Is, Types, Symptoms & Treatment

Chordoma is a rare malignant (cancerous) bone tumor that forms in your spine or skull base. It’s a type of sarcoma. Surgical removal is the first-line treatment.
my.clevelandclinic.org
 
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Acid Attack Survivor, 22, Says Her Face 'Disintegrated,' Shares Recovery After 'Traumatic Experience' (Exclusive)

Juanita Jimenez, 22, opens up to PEOPLE about her painful recovery following a sulfuric acid attack in New York City and how she’s regaining her confidence after reconstructive surgery
people.com


Damar Hamlin Surprises Teen Athlete Who Returned to Track After Heart Surgery: 'I'm Inspired' (Exclusive)

Watch a clip of the Buffalo Bills safety as he prepares to surprise a teen athlete who underwent heart surgery
people.com


Timbaland Teams Up with Peloton to Introduce New Wellness Music: 'Frequencies Help Heal the Body' (Exclusive)

Legendary music producer Timbaland opens up to PEOPLE about his wellness music being featured in Peloton classes and how “healing” certain sounds can be for the body
people.com
 
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Craig Roh, Former Michigan Football Player, Dead at 33 Following Colon Cancer Diagnosis

Craig Roh, former University of Michigan football player, had died at the age of 33 after being treated for colon cancer his wife announced Wednesday
people.com


Texas Teacher Loses Arms and Legs After Sepsis 'Mummified' Her Limbs

Texas teacher Sherri Moody went into septic shock following a pneumonia infection, causing doctors to amputate all four limbs to save her life
people.com


Lexi Reed Reaches Goal of Losing 300 Lbs. After Being Told 'Just Give Up'

Lexi Reed, who posts her fitness journey on Instagram as Fatgirlfedup, shared that she hit the milestone for a second time, following her struggle with the debilitating illness calciphylaxis
people.com
 
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Obesity affects more than 1 billion people worldwide

WHO warns obesity medications won’t be enough to solve the worldwide problem.
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Mom says novice martial arts bout in B.C. put son in vegetative state, sues organizer

She says one of her son's opponents repeatedly kicked her son in the head, resulting in a brain bleed that left him in a coma
theprovince.com


Mom says novice martial arts bout in B.C. put son in vegetative state, sues organizer

The mother of a University of British Columbia doctoral student is suing organizers of a martial arts tournament where she says he was 'battered' by an opponent before falling into a vegetative state.
bc.ctvnews.ca


B.C. offering bonuses of up to $30K to attract, retain nurses

The B.C. government is turning to a series of bonus programs in an effort to recruit new nurses to the province – and to rural areas where it can be hard to attract health-care workers.
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Book Review: The Mysteries and Quirks of Human Memory

There's a reason we keep forgetting things, Charan Ranganath writes in "Why We Remember," and we needn't worry about it.
undark.org


Are Evidence-Based Medicine and Public Health Incompatible?

A particular rigor in evidence isn’t always practical in informing public health decisions, some experts say.
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Anorexia Should Never Be Considered a Terminal Illness

Opinion | Accepting the idea that some people can't recover from the eating disorder shows a failure of medicine.
undark.org


Book Review: How to Confront the Fear of Cancer

In "Curing Cancerphobia," risk expert David Ropeik argues that we are overscreening and overtreating cancer.
undark.org
 
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Ultra-processed food linked to 32 harmful effects to health, review finds

World’s largest review finds direct associations with higher risks of cancer, heart disease and early death
theguardian.com


4 Simple Steps to Improve Your Gut Health

Researchers are still exploring the relationship between our overall health and our gut microbiome, but you can start healing your gut today with these easy choices.
cnet.com


When planting trees is bad for the planet

An area of ecologically intact and biodiverse grassland larger than France is endangered by an NGO-fueled push to plant as many trees as possible.
popsci.com


Beef Is Expensive—This Trick Makes Burgers Cheaper

The answer is probably already in your pantry.
getpocket.com
 
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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


Are Tanning Beds Really a Psoriasis Treatment? Here’s What Dermatologists Have to Say

UV treatment for psoriasis is a real thing — but so is the fact that tanning beds cause skin cancer. We got the truth about indoor tanning and psoriasis.
www.allure.com

5 Skin-Care Treatments That Won't Damage Your Melanin

Dermatologists love these ingredients for melanin-rich skin.
www.allure.com

Monaleo Shares Her Self-Care Routine for Anxiety and Depression

The TikTok-viral rapper speaks to Allure about her mental health journey and the importance of setting boundaries.
www.allure.com

Allure's Melanin Edit Issue Celebrates the Legacy of Black and Brown Beauty Traditions

A look behind the scenes of this month's splendidly brown pages.
www.allure.com




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Nutritionists and Trainers Say These Are the 10 Best (Non-Boring) Foods To Eat After You Work Out

With apologies to white fish and veggies, we're happy to inform you that Coco Pops made the cut.
www.gq.com


Why don't some countries vaccinate against chickenpox?

For decades, it was thought that not vaccinating children against chickenpox would reduce the risk of adults developing shingles – but now this is being questioned.
www.bbc.com


When Is a Workout Finished? 4 Signs You’ve Trained Hard Enough, Explained

Don’t know when to leave the gym? Here’s how to tell when you’ve done ‘enough’ exercise.
getpocket.com


Long COVID can destroy your ability to exercise. Now we know why.

As a new study shows, the answer lies in some long COVID sufferers’ muscle damage and their bodies’ ability to make energy.
www.nationalgeographic.com
 
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Woman reveals how she was burned alive in front of four-year-old son

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Chassidy Taylor, 33, from South Carolina, was home with her son, Chandler, when her backyard became engulfed in flames.
www.dailymail.co.uk


West Virginia boy, 16, has both hands and feet amputated due to sepsis

Mason Jones, 16, of West Virginia, went into sepsis just 24 hours after being diagnosed with strep throat. He has had both hands and feet amputated after being given a one percent chance of survival.
www.dailymail.co.uk


10 Most Dangerous Food Recalls and Food Poisoning Outbreaks of 2023

Food-borned illnesses sickened thousands of people in the US last year, with pathogens including salmonella and E. coli lurking in cantaloupe, alfalfa sprouts, ground beef, and more.
www.dailymail.co.uk
 
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How YOU could be charged by your physician for sick notes and refills

Administrative tasks that were previously free are being monetized across America due to growing demands on medics' time and to put patients off submitting non-urgent requests.
www.dailymail.co.uk


Scientists discover prostate cancer is actually split into two types

The team, led by researchers at the University of Oxford and the University of Manchester, used AI to study DNA changes in prostate cancer samples.
www.dailymail.co.uk


Mom gives birth to million-to-one identical TRIPLET

The three baby girls - Damaris, Aymara and Emily - (pictured with their mom) were born more than two months early at a children's hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on August 5 last year.
www.dailymail.co.uk
 
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The Sugar in Fruit Doesn’t Make It Bad for You, Despite Some Trendy Diet Claims

It offers natural sugars wrapped in a fiber-rich, water-rich, nutrient-rich package.
getpocket.com


30 Chefs Open Up About Tipping, Gen Z Cooks and You the Customer

In hours of interviews, we talked with highly accomplished chefs from all over the country about the challenges of running a restaurant today.
www.nytimes.com


9 ‘Healthy’ Cooking Tips That Are Actually Complete BS

If you hate the taste of brown rice, we’ve got great news for you.
www.self.com
 

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