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What makes people annoying?

‘Annoyance is probably the most widely experienced and least studied of all human emotions,’ say the experts – here’s what we know, and how to deal

www.theguardian.com

North America’s biggest city is running out of water

Mexico City is staring down a water crisis. It won’t be the last city to do so.

www.vox.com

Poison Pill

Is the killer behind the 1982 Tylenol poisonings still on the loose? Exclusive revelations by investigators yield the first authoritative account of what happened and who likely did it.

getpocket.com

 

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Do you need a dentist visit every 6 months? That filling? The data is weak

Getting evidence-based care may be like pulling teeth, researchers suggest.

arstechnica.com

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/10/health-insurance-quality-care

 

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Why Your Skin Gets Crepey As You Age, And What You Can Do About It

Dermatologists reveal what contributes to the condition, how to prevent it and whether any over-the-counter products actually work to eliminate crepey skin.

huffpost.com

 

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I got a hair transplant in Istanbul, a sanctuary for balding men. It pulled me out of a dark place.

Spencer Macnaughton started noticing his hairline receding at 24 years old. He tried everything to retain it. Eventually, he joined the millions of men flocking to Turkey for a hair transplant.

businessinsider.com

Soya, nuts and yoghurt: the diet tweaks that can ease the symptoms of menopause

It’s crucial to look after your gut microbiome. So avoid ultra-processed foods, eat healthily and try blueberries, and beetroot for help with hot flushes too

theguardian.com

 

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Why Running Slower Isn’t Always the Answer

If you’re a beginner runner, you’ve probably heard the advice that you’re running too fast and you need to slow the heck down. I’ve told you this. Our resident marathoner Meredith Dietz has told you this. But today I’d like to present the counterpoint: all the ways that running fast—maybe even...

lifehacker.com

How Capitalism Disordered Our Eating

From Weight Watchers to Ozempic, big business profits off eating disorders and their treatments.

thenation.com

http://inc.com/jessica-stillman/wellness-simple-25-years-research-thrive-5-step-perma-method.html

 

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23 parenting tips to help toddlers articulate thoughts and emotions with confidence

Check out these 23 strategies that parents can employ to foster the crucial developmental skill in toddlers - articulating thoughts and emotions with confidence

hindustantimes.com

How to Help Your Noise-Sensitive Kid

Strong reactions to sounds that would seem normal to others can happen frequently in children. The condition is called hyperacusis, which is common in preschool-aged children. For those suffering from it, even everyday sounds can cause pain and discomfort—but there are ways to help them.

lifehacker.com

 

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Cubic millimetre of brain mapped in spectacular detail

Google scientists have modelled a fragment of the human brain at nanoscale resolution, revealing cells with previously undiscovered features.

www.nature.com

Beyond Neuralink: Meet the other companies developing brain-computer interfaces

Companies like Synchron, Paradromics, and Precision Neuroscience are also racing to develop brain implants

www.technologyreview.com

 

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Adam Levine & Wife Sued By Decorator: Claims Brain Injury After Fall

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, are facing a negligence complaint from a former employee over a 2023 incident at their Montecito residence.

theblast.com

 

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Olivia Munn Reveals She Had Hysterectomy, Froze Eggs For Future Kids

Olivia Munn's opening up about her health challenges again ... revealing she had her uterus and other reproductive organs removed in her fight against cancer.

www.tmz.com

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/12/entertainment/olivia-munn-hysterectomy-wellness/index.html

Olivia Munn Reveals She Froze Her Eggs to Have Future Babies with John Mulaney

Olivia Munn has revealed in a new interview that she froze her eggs to have future babies with partner John Mulaney. The actress has been candid about how her recent breast cancer diagnosis has impacted her journey as a mother.

people.com

Olivia Munn on the Future of Her Family

The actor (and her partner, John Mulaney) reflect on her past year of cancer treatments, five surgeries including a hysterectomy, and egg freezing.

www.vogue.com

 

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First living recipient of pig kidney dies months after transplant

By Paradise Afshar, Chris Boyette and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN(CNN) — A 62-year-old man has died months after becoming the world’s first living recipient of a genetically edited pig kidney transpla

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Patient Dies Weeks After Kidney Transplant From Genetically Modified Pig

Richard Slayman received the historic procedure in March. The hospital said it had “no indication” his death was related to the transplant.

www.nytimes.com

Pig kidney ‘xenotransplant’ patient dies two months later

No indication that Richard ‘Rick’ Slayman’s receipt of genetically modified kidney caused his death, says Massachusetts transplant team

www.theguardian.com

 

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For these HBCU coaches, juggling motherhood and their careers requires a daily balancing act

Howard University softball coach Tori Tyson’s workday usually begins around 5 a.m. When Tyson arrives Howard’s campus, she grabs a truck to drive some of her pl…

andscape.com

 

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The College Student Who Decoded the Data Hidden in Inca Knots

Manny Medrano cut loose on spring break by analyzing a set of khipus.

getpocket.com

The Best Way to Say Goodbye to Sentimental Items

Decluttering can be hard when you're considering getting rid of meaningful items. Instead of taking a no-nonsense approach, celebrate your stuff before you send it off.

lifehacker.com

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.

lifehacker.com

 

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How humans can and can’t catch bird flu

And why scientists are worried it could get easier to become infected

www.reuters.com

 

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Is Aging a Disease You Can Reverse? A Look at the Science Behind the Longevity Movement

We all want to live longer, but is a prolonged life a healthy, happy one? One Vogue writer looks at the science that says it might be possible.

getpocket.com

6 Tricks to Try to Calm Your Fear of Flying

If your heart takes a nosedive while flying—especially recently—you’re not alone.

time.com

 

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Bread Recalled in Japan After 'Rat Remains' Found in Loaves

Loaves of bread have been taken off shelves in Japan after remains of “a small animal” believed to be a rat were found.

time.com

The Land That Doesn't Need Ozempic

Some 43% of Americans are obese, compared with just 4.5% of Japanese people. What explains this gap?

time.com

 

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Over 321,000 U.S. Kids Lost Parent to Drug Overdose

Children of American Indian or Alaska Native parents experienced the highest rates of loss, the study found.

time.com

Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is

Independent labs are out to expose what's really in consumer products.

time.com

Thailand's Prime Minister Wants to Outlaw Cannabis

The prime minister of Thailand, the first country in Asia to legalize pot, said that he wants to outlaw the drug again.

time.com

 

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Why We’re More Exhausted Than Ever

Emily Ballesteros explains the three root causes of 'The Great Exhaustion.'

time.com

Column: What Sleepwalking Teaches Us About Trauma's Effects on the Brain

Sleepwalking shows us that a person's consciousness is not one dimensional. Rather, it has many unique flavors.

time.com

The New, Strange Science Behind Felt Presences

Ben Alderson-Day explores what the presence of the unseen other can tell us about ourselves.

time.com

 

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Your Kitchen Needs a First Aid Kit

We asked chefs how they stay safe in the kitchen, and what to do — and not to do — in case of emergencies

www.eater.com

The Best Sriracha Substitutes to Survive the Huy Fong Shortage

There are plenty of alternatives to the iconic brand, which is experiencing a shortage once again.

www.eater.com

 

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Why we keep seeing egg prices spike

How corporate greed plays a role in making bird flu outbreaks — and egg prices — worse.

www.vox.com

Just Another Member of the Diaspora, Writing About Mangoes

I didn’t grow up eating them, but here I am all the same.

www.eater.com

 

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What if canceling people’s medical debt doesn’t help them?

A shocking new study suggests medical debt relief didn’t do much to improve patients’ finances or health.

www.vox.com

 

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My birthing experience was traumatic. How I'm coping with PTSD as a new mom

Research shows women are often misdiagnosed with postpartum depression instead of birth trauma.

ca.style.yahoo.com

'I'm a Neurologist, and This Is My Go-To Dinner For Alzheimer's Prevention'

Plus, general tips on what to eat (and avoid) for brain health.

ca.yahoo.com

 

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Even as bird flu looms, the world is unlearning Covid’s lessons

A post-Covid pandemic treaty was supposed to be a breakthrough. Instead, it looks like a disappointment.

www.vox.com

 

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10 Ways to Build Mental Strength So You Can Navigate Any Challenge Life Throws at You

Mental strength is actually about finesse, not stoicism.

getpocket.com

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/05/ice-hockey-sports-parent/678347/

https://www.fastcompany.com/91121415/how-to-stop-late-night-doomscrolling-in-bed

 

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https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/05/intermittent-fasting-diet-popularity/678365/

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/06/sun-exposure-health-benefits/678205/

 

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https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/04/dubai-oman-flooding-cloud-seeding-geoengineering/678114/

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/05/robert-kennedy-brain-worms-neurocysticercosis/678331/

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/06/ozempic-obesity-epidemic-weight-loss-debate/678211/

 

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B.C. teen shares story of terrifying fall in backcountry

Sarah Giles was out for a dirtbiking ride with her dad in the remote B.C. backcountry when she suffered a terrible fall.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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Backlash as fast food prices continue to rise

Some McDonald's customers are reporting a Big Mac value meal costing US$17.59. Other fast food chains are also feeling the pinch.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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What new projections show about cancer rates, deaths in Canada

A new study projecting declining rates of cancer cases and deaths in Canada demonstrates the success of prevention and early detection programs, but also highlights areas where more work is needed to save and prolong lives, researchers say.

www.ctvnews.ca

Alberta UCP to host town hall to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children

The United Conservative Party says it's gathered a panel of medical experts for a town hall meeting next month that's expected to discuss the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in children.

calgary.ctvnews.ca

 

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TCU student to become youngest doctorate recipient in university history

Carson Huey-You will accept his doctorate in physics at a ceremony on Saturday.

www.fox4news.com

TCU student to become youngest doctorate recipient in university history

Carson Huey-You will accept his doctorate in physics at a ceremony on Saturday.

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Carson Huey-You: Researching Physics, Making History

TCU’s youngest undergraduate is about to make history again when he becomes the youngest Ph.D. in TCU history and accepts his doctorate diploma in physics at age 21.

www.tcu.edu

 

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How Do Brown Rice and White Rice Compare?

Brown rice vs white rice: Is one better for overall health? While one contains more nutrients than the other, there are several factors to consider.

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Is Ginger Ale Your Go-To Drink on a Flight? Science Says This Could Be Why

For many people, ginger ale is their drink of choice when they're flying. There’s something to this, experts say—the soda could have a better taste and possibly even quell flight-related stomach issues.

www.health.com

 

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Slow Running Is Going Viral—Can Slowing Your Pace Still Lead to a Good Workout?

On TikTok and other platforms, the "slow running" movement is picking up steam. But can a leisurely pace still lead to a good workout?

www.health.com

10 Heart-Healthy Ways To Lower Your Diastolic Blood Pressure

A high diastolic blood pressure (BP) can increase your risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes, medications, and therapies can lower diastolic BP.

www.health.com

7 Subtle Signs of Kidney Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore

Symptoms of kidney cancer do not appear in its early stages, but as the cancer progresses, symptoms like blood in the urine and back pain can occur.

www.health.com

 

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Lesbian and Bisexual Women Die Earlier Than Straight Women

“It kills to be discriminated against,” say the authors of a new study that looked at more than 30 years of data and found that lesbian and bisexual women died earlier than their straight counterparts.

people.com

 

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See How These Breast Cancer Survivors Turned Their Mastectomy Scars Into Art with Stunning Tattoos (Exclusive)

Kerry Wright, 54, and two other breast cancer survivors took back their bodies and turned their mastectomy scars into art with stunning tattoos. The non-profit Personal Ink helped connect them with volunteer tattoo artists to make it happen.

people.com

Joey King Shares Results of Allergy Test — and She's Pretty Much Allergic to Everything

Joey King has allergies — and lots of them! The actress showed off her results from a recent testing.

people.com

 

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16-Year-Old Electrocuted by His Necklace in Freak Accident: 'It Was Like a Hot Coil'

Rayce Ogdahl, 16-year-old from Oklahoma, was electrocuted after his necklace came in contact with an exposed prong of a plug.

people.com

Chicago Cop with Cancer in One Lung, COVID Damage in the Other Gets Successful Double Transplant

Arthur Gillespie successfully had a double lung transplant after nearly four years of struggling with cancer and COVID damage.

people.com

Boy with Burns on 98% of His Body Is Now Thriving After Nearly 50 Surgeries (Exclusive)

Susan Mahan opened up to PEOPLE about her son Owen’s remarkable recovery journey after he was submerged in scalding hot water and suffered second- and third-degree burns to 98% of his body.

people.com

 

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The Alkaline Diet Eliminates Acid-Forming Foods for Better Health—But Does It Actually Work?

The alkaline diet is a low-acid eating pattern that emphasizes fruits and vegetables to optimize the body's pH levels. However, it may be restrictive.

www.health.com

25 High-Fiber Breakfasts That Will Keep You Full Until Lunch

Starting your day with a fiber-rich breakfast can boost gut health. Here are 25 high-fiber breakfast ideas.

www.health.com

How Much Sugar a Day Is Too Much?

Americans eat excess added sugar, which may be detrimental to health. Learn more about sugar and health, and how much sugar to eat each day.

www.health.com