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Fentanyl possession is again ILLEGAL in Oregon after state passes bill

Fentanyl possession has been made illegal again in Oregon after lawmakers passed a bill to recriminalize the synthetic drug. The state has seen a 210 percent increase in fentanyl-related deaths.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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I was sick of my mouldy tiles & found the perfect product to get it gone

A WOMAN has revealed the “perfect” product that banished mould from kitchen and bathroom tiles. Kayleigh, shared a demonstration of the product working it’s magic via a video post…

www.the-sun.com

I’m a cleaner - the gross reason you should ALWAYS clean walls around a toilet

DO you regularly clean your toilet, but sometimes forget to do the walls around it? A professional cleaner has shared the stomach-churning reason why you should always make the walls a priority. Th…

www.the-sun.com

 

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I copy the 'golden rule' professional cleaners swear by to save time & energy

DO you struggle to find the time, and energy, to clean your home? Well, one woman has revealed the “golden rule” that professional cleaners swear by to make their jobs a whole lot easie…

www.the-sun.com

 

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B.C. to provide CAR T-cell therapy to some leukemia, lymphoma patients

Up to 25 cancer patients in B.C. will soon have access to a form of immunotherapy officials described as a “miracle of modern science and medicine” at a news conference Sunday.

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Single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, study says

A clinical trial’s encouraging results won U.S. Food and Drug Administration breakthrough therapy status for an LSD formulation to treat generalized anxiety disorder, Mind Medicine Inc. announced Thursday.

www.ctvnews.ca

Diet drinks may boost risk of dangerous heart condition by 20 per cent, study says

Drinking two litres or more per week of artificially sweetened beverages raised the risk of an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation by 20 per cent when compared to people who drank none, a new study found.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Legal Weed in New York Was Going to Be a Revolution. What Happened?

Lawsuits. Unlicensed dispensaries. Corporations pushing to get in. The messy rollout of a law that has tried to deliver social justice with marijuana.

www.newyorker.com

 

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10 Types of Chocolate and How to Use Them

The difference between milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and more, explained.

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The Real Life Diet of Blue Zones Founder Dan Buettner, Who Cooks Recipes From the Longest-Living Family in the World

He says coffee is okay. He eats a lot of beans. And he chalks up longevity in 2024 to pickleball and sex.

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/03/1234460368/red-meat-diet-plant-protein-carbon-footprint

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/07/1236371376/bias-ageism-older-adults-geriatrics

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/27/1233606975/her-air-ambulance-ride-wasnt-covered-by-medicare-it-will-cost-her-family-81-739

 

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Experts Resoundingly Say a No-Sugar Diet Is No Good

Instead, opt for a low-sugar diet that helps you get the right kinds of complex carbohydrates to fuel your body.

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If You Put Off Seeing a Physical Therapist Until You're In Pain, You're Doing It Wrong

It's time to reconceptualization physical therapy as a practice that helps us move better and overcome physiological challenges.

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The Real Life Diet of Longevity Doctor Mark Hyman, Who Developed a Six-Pack in His 60s

He says the secret to longevity isn't really so mysterious.

www.gq.com

Men Are Finally Wising Up to the Fact that Pilates Is the Hardest Workout There Is

Glen Powell, LeBron James, and Harry Styles all love it—and experts resoundingly say there's never been a better time to start doing Pilates. So what are you waiting for, dude?

www.gq.com

 

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These Are the Most Popular Cereals Of 2024

One classic breakfast cereal will always stay at the top of the rankings, it seems.

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All of Popeyes’ New Wings, Ranked

These bold and saucy chicken wings are a hit, but have one surprising flaw.

thetakeout.com

 

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A Brief History of Nachos

The history of nachos can tell us a lot more than their simple ingredients list might suggest.

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Jelly Roll's Weight Loss Transformation Before and After [Photos]

Jelly Roll lost more than 200 pounds in recent years and his hard work was evident at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Photos of his weight loss transformation.

www.lifeandstylemag.com

 

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St. Louis teen’s BBQ stand a sizzling success and path to big dreams

One teenager recently started a barbecue business on the streets of north St. Louis with big dreams.

fox2now.com

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/04/25/1171112216/fat-talk-diet-culture-parenting-kids-virginia-sole-smith

 

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What Octopus Dreams Tell Us About the Evolution of Sleep

Understanding how other animals dream could help us figure out why it’s so important to the human brain, and why it may have been preserved throughout history.

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How to Lucid Dream (Even if You Think You Can’t)

Want to take control inside your dreams? Turns out it’s a skill you can practice.

www.wired.com

 

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Multiple Chiefs Fans Have Had Amputations Due to Frostbite After 4th-Coldest NFL Game Ever, Hospital Says

A Missouri hospital has reportedly performed amputations on a dozen people who suffered frostbite during the January cold spell — including a few Kansas City Chiefs fans who attended the Jan. 13 Dolphins game, during which temperatures inside Arrowhead Stadium dipped below zero.

people.com

Thousands of Children Have Been Treated in the E.R. After Ingesting Melatonin While Unsupervised

Emergency room visits for children involving unsupervised melatonin ingestion spiked between 2019 and 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

people.com

 

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Woman, 30, Dies After Blood Clot Symptoms Were Dismissed Twice as 'Long COVID and Anxiety'

Emily Chesterton, 30, whose symptoms were dismissed during two separate doctor’s appointments, died after a blood clot in her leg resulted in a pulmonary embolism.

people.com

Changing the Sound of Hospital Alarms Could Improve Patient Care, Study Says

A study says that switching the sound of a hospital beep to a more “musical” tone can improve patient care — and avoid “alarm fatigue.”

people.com

11-Year-Old Boy Dies After Participating in Trending 'Chroming' Challenge

A family in Lancaster, U.K. is mourning the loss of 11-year-old Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington, who died after participating in a "chroming" trend challenge.

people.com

 

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5 Bedtime Stretches That Will Help You Actually Get to Sleep

Stretch away the stress of the day.

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How to Stock a Pantry

A shopping list to make your cooking that much better.

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How to Clean a Washing Machine in 30 Minutes or Less

A quick guide to removing mildew so your laundry always smells fresh.

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Four years since COVID declared pandemic

It's been four years since the WHO declared COVID-19 was a global pandemic. Dr. Isaac Bogoch reflects on the health crisis.

www.ctvnews.ca

What is caffeine intoxication and how can you prevent it?

For many Americans, a morning routine is not complete without a cup of joe. The National Coffee Association reports the average American drinks just over three cups daily. And some people opt to get their caffeine through energy drinks or caffeine pills.

www.ctvnews.ca

What other health conditions are weight-loss drugs being tested for?

Diabetes weight-loss therapy drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are being studied to see whether they can improve health in other ways.

www.ctvnews.ca

11-year-old U.K. boy dies after trying dangerous TikTok trend

An 11-year-old boy in the U.K. died last week after participating in a dangerous social media trend that can pose major health risks.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It's a step toward one day restoring sight

Surgeons have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant -- although it's far too soon to know if the man will ever see through his new left eye.

www.ctvnews.ca

First Canadian trial successfully uses phage therapy to stop life-threatening UTI caused by superbug

The first Canadian study using phages to treat superbug infections is underway with scientists reporting a preliminary but encouraging early success case.

www.ctvnews.ca

'We're inside the patient, looking directly at the tumour': Gaming experience aids surgery

An Ontario teen is among the first patients in the country to have a rare type of cancer surgically removed by doctors who trained using a virtual reality system that allows them to 'walk' inside a patient's body.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Man deliberately gets 217 COVID-19 shots

A 62-year-old German man deliberately received 217 COVID vaccine shots over a 29-month span.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Warren Braithwaite, Nicole Murphy’s Partner, Dead Following Cancer Battle

Nicole Murphy, former wife of Eddie Murphy, has lost her lover and partner, Warren Braithwaite, to cancer.

www.vibe.com

Nicole Murphy Speaks On Losing Partner Warren Braithwaite To Cancer

Nicole Murphy shares a message on social media after losing her partner Warren Braithwaite to cancer.

www.vibe.com

Nicole Murphy on Instagram: "We both are not perfect,but we are perfect for each other my love. ♥️ #truelove #blacklove #wearehappy #mylove #heart #beautiful #myman #hiswoman #love #mypeaceandlove #bliss"

58K likes, 135 comments - nikimurphy on December 10, 2023: "We both are not perfect,but we are perfect for each other my love. ♥️ #truelove #blacklove #..."

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How a second language can boost the brain

Being bilingual benefits children as they learn to speak — and adults as they age.

bigthink.com

How loneliness is killing us, according to a Harvard professor

60% of people feel disconnected. Harvard professor Robert Waldinger addresses the science behind humanity’s loneliness epidemic and suggests ways to solve it.

bigthink.com

 

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How to grow your brain by moving your body

Exercise neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how your brain can age gracefully and optimally — and it starts with just a 10 minute walk.

bigthink.com

Why genes shape but don't determine our behavior

It's often believed that genes predispose people to certain behaviors. Samuel T. Wilkinson explains why genetic determinism is misguided.

bigthink.com

Hidden trauma: Do psychedelics reveal memories or create fake ones?

Psychedelics have been reported to help individuals access and process deeply buried memories. How reliable are those memories?

bigthink.com

Do all humans feel music the same way?

Music prompts emotions, bodily sensations, and movement in us, but are these responses universal? Do we all feel music the same?

bigthink.com

 

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Want to remember more? Memorize less.

Our minds can only hold seven pieces of information at once, but chunking allows us to memorize more by compressing large amounts of data.

bigthink.com

Lessons from sports psychology research

Success for athletes who are physically at the top of their game may depend on their state of mind. Here's what we can learn from them.

bigthink.com

The hidden ways sleep deprivation warps your reality

Our sense of reality and time depend on getting a good night's sleep. When you're sleep-deprived, things can get weird.

bigthink.com

The growing link between microbes, mood, and mental health

To maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome. The best way to do that is not through pills or supplements, but better food.

bigthink.com

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Brain inflammation linked to increased suicidal behaviors

Brain inflammation, indicated by the dysregulation of an inflammatory regulatory gene, seems to be linked to suicidal behavior and suicide.

bigthink.com

My brain doesn’t picture things. What's wrong with me?

I can’t conjure images, sounds, smells, or any other kind of sensory stimulation inside my head. This is called “aphantasia.”

bigthink.com

The brain undergoes a great "rewiring" after age 40

In the fifth decade of life, our brain begins a radical "rewiring" that results in networks becoming more integrated and connected.

bigthink.com

A polyglot explains the tips (and myths) of learning new languages

Arieh Smith, a New York City-based polyglot who runs the YouTube channel Xiaomanyc, talks language-learning with Big Think.

bigthink.com

You can respond to verbal instructions in your sleep

Lucid dreamers may have “privileged access to their inner world,” with “heightened awareness... to the outside world.”

bigthink.com

Memory champion explains how she memorizes 1,080 numbers in 30 minutes

Memory champion Katie Kermode tells Big Think about her unique spin on an ancient technique to memorize long lists of information.

bigthink.com

 

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Study: Patients remember the experience of death after cardiac arrest

Only about 10% of patients survive cardiac arrest. Of the ones who do, many have amazing stories to tell of their death experience.

bigthink.com

Mapping love: How 27 different types of love manifest in the body

A research group at Aalto University conducted a study to explore how different types of love are experienced in various parts of the body.

bigthink.com

Combined, 7 lifestyle habits cut the risk of depression by more than half

Following 287,282 participants in the United Kingdom, researchers found seven lifestyle habits that lower the risk of depression.

bigthink.com

Soccer goalkeepers literally see and hear the world differently

Goalkeepers have an enhanced ability to integrate auditory and visual information compared to other players.

bigthink.com

 

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Can Weed Make Recreational Running Easier? These Runners and Scientists Are Racing To Find Out

A growing number of recreational runners and marathoners have turned to weed to enhance their running experience.

www.inverse.com

An Ancient Bone With Traces of Psychoactive Compounds Inside Has Stumped Scientists

An exciting discovery in the Netherlands has shed light on the intentional collection and use of black henbane seeds during the time of the Roman Empire.

www.inverse.com

The One Key Fact You Should Remember About Ultra-Processed Foods

The largest review on ultra-processed foods to date has linked the food group to many poor health conditions.

www.inverse.com

New study finds poor diet kills more people globally than tobacco and high blood pressure | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Poor diet is responsible for more deaths globally than tobacco, high blood pressure, or any other health risk, according to a new scientific study. Consuming low amounts of healthy foods, such as whole grains, and too much unhealthy foods, including sweetened beverages, account for one in every...

www.healthdata.org

 

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The Lancet: New study reveals the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects 15% of the global population over the age of 30 | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

A new study projects nearly 1 billion people will be living with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, by 2050.

www.healthdata.org

Professor Ibrahim Abubakar awarded 2023 Roux Prize | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Distinguished global health leader Ibrahim Abubakar is the recipient of the 2023 Roux Prize for his dedication to improving health outcomes over the last three decades. 

www.healthdata.org

Global diabetes cases to soar from 529 million to 1.3 billion by 2050 | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

More than half a billion people are living with diabetes worldwide, affecting men, women, and children of all ages in every country, and that number is projected to more than double to 1.3 billion people in the next 30 years, with every country seeing an increase.

www.healthdata.org

Sickle cell disease is 11 times more deadly than previously recorded | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Eight million people suffer from the hereditary disease which disproportionately impacts children, adolescents, and young adults.

www.healthdata.org

Homepage | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent global health research center at the University of Washington.

www.healthdata.org

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-firefighters-begin-to-ditch-gear-linked-to-cancer-risks-1.7139599

 

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https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/04/cystic-fibrosis-trikafta-breakthrough-treatment/677471/

 

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She's 12. She runs an under-3-hour marathon. And she's prepping for the 2028 Olympics

Evan Kim is a 5-foot-tall tween who wants to be an elementary school teacher — and the fastest 12-year-old marathoner ever.

latimes.com

How to Survive 75 Hours Alone in the Ocean

A case study digs into the medical records of a lost diver’s incredible survival story.

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