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How to save money on groceries | Your Wallet

Tiffany Doerr Guerzon, author of Save Money on Groceries Without Losing Your Mind, tells Quartz the best tips to save money on your monthly food bill

qz.com

Burn, baby, burn: the new science of metabolism

Losing weight may be tough, but keeping it off, research tells us, is tougher – just not for the reasons you might think

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Non-Boring Breakfast Recipes

Some mornings deserve something different.

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Canned seafood moves beyond tuna sandwiches in a pandemic trend that stuck

It looks like the U.S. canned seafood industry is moving well beyond tuna sandwiches thanks to a culinary trends that emerged from the coronavirus pandemic

qz.com

 

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The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead

qz.com

Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says

U.S. health inspectors found a host of sanitation and manufacturing problems at an Indian plant that recently recalled eyedrops sold in the U.S. The problems include cracked floors, barefoot workers and manipulated testing records

qz.com

Big Pharma scrambles to feed demand for weight-loss treatments amid rising US obesity rates

Obesity rates in the U.S. have been rising steadily for well over a decade and some of the world’s biggest drug developers are tapping into the growing treatment market

qz.com

Cuban private grocery stores thrive but only a few people can afford them

Dozens of tiny grocery stores have sprung up around Cuba in recent months

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https://www.npr.org/2023/11/05/1210812866/chicken-nuggets-recall-tyson

https://www.npr.org/2023/11/03/1210521705/fda-brominated-vegetable-oil-bvo-food-additive-california

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/30/1209473449/worldwide-women-cook-twice-as-much-as-men-one-country-bucks-the-trend

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/19/1207123096/red-meat-type-2-diabetes-risk-processed-meat-bacon-hot-dogs

https://www.npr.org/2023/10/17/1206450553/worlds-hottest-pepper-guinness-record-pepper-x

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/17/1206283813/red-dye-food-products-fda-ban

 

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USA Olympic gold medal gymnast Sunisa Lee reveals shock kidney problem

The 20-year-old, who is on course to compete in the Paris Games next summer and is the reigning Olympic all-round champion, was speaking to USA Today about the unspecified illness.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Olympics Star Suni Lee Says She Gained 45 Pounds Due To Kidney Illness

Suni Lee -- the Olympics star who won gold in Tokyo in 2020 -- just revealed her kidney issues this year caused her to gain 45 pounds.

www.tmz.com

 

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When Thanksgiving Dinner Goes Awry for Celebrity Chefs

Holiday cooking accidents don’t just happen to you but also to the pros.

www.thedailybeast.com

The United States of Stuffing

We try to make heads or tails out of America’s varied and complex recipes for the hearty and traditional dish.

www.thedailybeast.com

My Love-Hate Relationship With Turkey

A veteran food writer confesses to conflicted feelings about the traditional Thanksgiving meal.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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What to do when you see mold on your food

Can one fuzzy berry ruin the bunch? Can you cut away a spotty piece of bread from the loaf? This is what the experts recommend.

www.nationalgeographic.com

What You Should Actually Be Eating For Breakfast

Is it really the most important meal of the day?

www.glamour.com

Think Twice Before Drinking Draft Beer

Bars often fail to maintain clean beer lines. Here's what that means for your pint.

thetakeout.com

I went to 3 Burger Kings in New York City and saw firsthand why the fast-food giant is closing hundreds of restaurants

An Insider reporter went to three Burger King locations in New York City and found inconsistencies between locations.

www.businessinsider.com

 

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https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/11/hospitals-should-leave-hospitality-hotels/676035/

Getting Strong Is Good for Your Brain, Even if You Don’t Bulk Up

To ward off cognitive decline, a new analysis suggests that strength matters more than how much muscle you have

www.outsideonline.com

How Long Do Super Shoes Last? Here’s What the Latest Data Says.

Fancy new midsole materials like PEBA make you faster, but at the cost of durability

www.outsideonline.com

Should You Take Pain Relievers for Exercise-Induced Aches?

When to take cues from your body and rest, and when to treat soreness with pain relievers

www.outsideonline.com

Should You Exercise While Under the Weather?

While a light jog or quick weights session might help clear out lingering congestion, there are times when exercise might actually do your body (and others) more harm than good

www.outsideonline.com

 

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5 Health Benefits of a High-Protein Breakfast, According to a Nutrition Coach

Whether you’re hoping to build muscle, combat hunger or simply better your overall wellness, upping the protein in your first meal of the day can be key

www.outsideonline.com

Stop Falling for These 5 Immunity-Boosting Myths

Don’t let bad advice lead your immune system astray. Find out which immunity-boosting tips are nothing more than myths – and what you should actually do to stay healthy when cold.

www.outsideonline.com

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.

www.outsideonline.com

Granola Prices Are "Oat" of Control— Is It Cheaper to Make Your Own?

Crunching the numbers and getting into the nutty gritty details of homemade granola versus store-bought

www.outsideonline.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Start this easy, hands-off chicken chili in the morning, and a complete meal will be waiting for you after your evening hike

www.outsideonline.com

 

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Colorado plastic surgeon who gave teen fatal overdose jailed for DAYS

Dr Geoffrey Kim, 54, admitted he didn't call 911 for five hours after Emmalyn Nguyen, then 18, suffered a heart attack after being administered a lethal dose of anaesthetic.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Mystery as completely intact fly is found inside a man's colon

The patient, 63, had gone to doctors in Missouri for a colon cancer screening when they made the find. Doctors said it was a 'mystery' how the fly had got there.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Expert explains what you're doing wrong when you use toilet paper

Experts in the US have revealed that using the wrong type of toilet paper - or using toilet paper at all - and wiping incorrectly could lead to irritation, hemorrhoids, and even deadly infections.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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I'm a chiropractor - here is why you should NEVER sleep on your front

Dr Jae Chang, who practices in Arizona at the Chirowell wellness clinic, posted a video last week about why he recommends front sleepers to change their position.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Pentagon says banning PFAS chemicals would threaten national security

The Department of Defense (DoD) depends on thousands of weapons and products like uniforms, batteries and microelectronics that contain PFAS, it said.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Can plunging into an agonisingly cold ice bath ease pain?

Rosie Marcel (pictured) takes ice baths to ease the symptoms of Behcet's disease, an agonising immune condition that causes painful red lumps all over the body.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Warning to weekend cocaine users as man suffers deadly blood clots

A case report of an otherwise healthy patient in Wisconsin found using any amount of cocaine increases a person's risk of seizures, heart failure and severe lung damage.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Hope for 'dry mouth' sufferers as experts develop saliva substitute

There are certain products available to help deal with the issue - but a new water-based lubricant, designed by a team at the University of Leeds, is allegedly up to five times more effective.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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TSA food rules: Security agency 'dishes' on what foods you can carry on planes

The TSA wants you to know what Thanksgiving foods can fly with you and what you have to check.

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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

The Japanese Skill Copied by the World

Mindfulness has become trendy around the world in recent years – but in Japan, it’s been ingrained into the culture for centuries.

getpocket.com

The Biggest Questions: What is death?

New neuroscience is challenging our understanding of the dying process—bringing opportunities for the living.

www.technologyreview.com

The Biggest Questions: Is it possible to really understand someone else’s mind?

How we think, feel and experience the world is a mystery to everyone but us. But technology may be starting to help us understand the minds of others.

www.technologyreview.com

DeepMind has predicted the structure of almost every protein known to science

And it’s giving the data away for free, which could spur new scientific discoveries.

www.technologyreview.com

 

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Encore: The Science of a Good Night’s Sleep (The Science of Happiness Podcast)

This week we revisit our science-backed tips for a good night's sleep with sleep scientist Eti Ben Simon and host of the Sleep with Me podcast Drew Ackerman.

greatergood.berkeley.edu

What The Golden Bachelor Reveals About Searching for Love as We Age

The Golden Bachelor, while imperfect, brings up questions about desire and desirability and the ageist and sexist narratives we hold about them.

greatergood.berkeley.edu

Should Doctors Prescribe Activities for Mental Well-Being?

We can help children waiting for mental health treatment with "social prescribing," where doctors recommend activities for well-being.

greatergood.berkeley.edu

Eight Lessons From My Research on Creativity

Want to become more creative? Try cultivating courage, perseverance, humility, ethics, and purpose.

greatergood.berkeley.edu

 

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An Inside Look at the Effort to Curb Deadly Snakebites in India

With around 58,000 human deaths from snakebites each year in the country, a lot more must be done to save lives

www.smithsonianmag.com

A Brief 200-Year History of Synesthesia

Richard Cytowic, a pioneering researcher who returned synesthesia to mainstream science, traces the historical evolution of our understanding of the phenomenon.

thereader.mitpress.mit.edu

This 3D-printed soft robotic hand has 'bones,' 'ligaments,' and 'tendons'

3D-printed designs are usually limited to fast-drying polymers, but a new method enables wild, soft robotic possibilities.

www.popsci.com

Three people were gene-edited in an effort to cure their HIV. The result is unknown.

CRISPR is being used in an experimental effort to eliminate the virus that causes AIDS.

www.technologyreview.com

 

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Are Psychedelics the Future of Eating Disorder Treatment?

The drugs have been shown to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and make individuals more flexible in their thinking

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

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New Devices Could Change the Way We Measure Blood Pressure

Embedded in a cellphone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension

www.smithsonianmag.com

Surgeons Perform World's First Whole Eyeball Transplant on Arkansas Veteran

The patient, who suffered a severe electrical accident in 2021, currently has no vision in the transplanted eye, but doctors say he's recovering well

www.smithsonianmag.com

New Synthetic Horseshoe Crab Blood Could Mean Pharma Won't Bleed the Species Dry

The “living fossils” have been vital for testing intravenous drugs, but a few large pharmaceutical companies are using a lab-made compound instead

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

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NFL's 'unfair and biased' disability program slammed by Boo Williams

Boo Williams wakes up each morning not knowing how the pain will hit. It could be debilitating headaches that make it impossible to get out of bed. Sometimes the pain shoots down his neck.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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NFL disability program leaves retired Saints tight end hurting and angry

Boo Williams wakes up each morning not knowing how the pain will hit. It could be debilitating headaches that make it impossible to get out of bed. Sometimes the pain shoots down his neck. Through all of it, he's angry.

www.ctvnews.ca

NFL disability program leaves retired Saints tight end hurting and angry

Former Saints tight end Boo Williams needs surgery, medicine and doctors to make the pain in his injured neck subside. But he can't afford any of it. The 44-year-old was

www.caledonianrecord.com

 

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How to avoid food poisioning this Thanksgiving

Data suggests that around 28 million Americans could be at risk of foodborne illness this Thanksgiving due to poor food hygiene. Here's how to prep your Turkey in the safest way possible

www.dailymail.co.uk

From asthma to stress... Could these gadgets help you breathe easy?

We take an estimated 25,000 breaths a day, and mostly don't realise we're doing it. For some, it might not come as easily, though, due to asthma, for instance, or following surgery.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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I thought I had a stomach bug - but it turned out to be cancer

EXCLUSIVE: When Kasia Szczech, who lives in London , started experiencing frequent bouts of sickness after eating last September, she assumed a virus had taken hold.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Maria Menounos Reveals She Survived Pancreatic Cancer — with a Baby on the Way (Exclusive)

Maria Menounos talks to PEOPLE about her pancreatic cancer diagnosis while expecting a baby

people.com

Selling Sunset's Chelsea Lazkani Responds to Fan Who Says Her Breast Implants Are 'Rippling'

Responding to a fan who said on Instagram that her 'implants are rippling,' 'Selling Sunset' star Chelsea Lazkani wrote that's 'what happens after breastfeeding 2 kids exclusively for 4 years babes.'

people.com

Mary Lou Retton Says She's 'Eternally Grateful' in Thanksgiving Message After Health Scare

Mary Lou Retton is spending Thanksgiving with her family as she shares her gratitude for the support and love she received during and following her health scare in the ICU. The former gymnast has been focusing on her road to recovery ever since late October.

people.com

 

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High School Senior in Coma After Being Hit in Head with Baseball Bat Inside Batting Cage

Jeremy Medina was 'accidentally struck in the head' during the incident on campus at Gainesville High School in Georgia on Monday afternoon.

people.com

Al Roker Says He's 'Thankful' to Be at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade After Missing Last Year's Due to Health Scare

'Today' host Al Roker appeared to be in good spirits at the start of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City's Upper West Side

people.com

Sean Penn Commends Matthew Perry's 'Bold' Honesty About Addiction Before 'Tragic' Death

Sean Penn — whose own son Hopper Penn dealt with addiction — spoke candidly about the 'tough situation' Matthew Perry faced before his death age 54 on Oct. 28, noting that the 'Friends' star 'got to give a lot of joy to a lot of people with his talent'

people.com

Latto Says She Hired a Trainer to Help 'Maintain' Her BBL and Liposuction: 'Holds You Accountable'

Latto works out with a trainer at the gym rather than getting more plastic surgery to maintain the results of her BBL and liposuction, she told 'Cosmopolitan'

people.com

Shaquille O'Neal Says Old Photographs Inspired His Recent Weight Loss: I Was 'Chiseled' (Exclusive)

In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, Shaquille O'Neal opens up about how looking at old photographs of himself inspired him to lose weight.

people.com

 

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Measles Deaths Have Nearly Doubled Globally Due to Lack of Vaccinations During Pandemic

According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, the measles crisis continues to be a prevalent issue.

people.com

Jonnie Irwin Celebrates 50th Birthday with Family amid Terminal Cancer Journey: 'Never Thought I'd Be Here for This'

The 'Escape to the Country' celebrated his 50th birthday in Spain with his wife and three kids and was grateful to be able to take a vacation and "feel like a real dad."

people.com

Bruce Willis' Daughter Rumer Says She's 'Really Missing' Her Dad After His Dementia Diagnosis

Rumer Willis shared a childhood snap with dad Bruce Willis on Monday and said she's 'really missing' her 'papa' after his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis

people.com

11 Cases of Listeria Infection Reported in 7 States from Peaches, Plums and Nectarines, Resulting in Preterm Labor and at Least 1 Death

A Listeria outbreak was linked to peaches, plums and nectarines sold by HMC Group Marketing, Inc. in seven states. At least one person has died and 10 others hospitalized.

people.com

 

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Ms. Lauryn Hill Postpones Remaining 'Miseducation' U.S. Dates to 2024 over Vocal Issues: 'I Need to Take Time Off'

On Tuesday, Ms. Lauryn Hill announced on Instagram she'd be postponing her U.S. tour dates to 2024 due to her vocal issues.

people.com

 

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https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/how-to-keep-leftovers-delicious-and-safe-a3694574528/

For Some Maniacal Reason, Teachers Gave This Math Problem to 9-Year-Olds

And no one could solve it—not even the teachers. Can you figure out the answer?

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5 Fitness Pillars to Stay in Shape for Your Entire Life

Want stellar health and a killer physique without the forced-march workouts? Get some skin back in the game with these 5 pillars of lifelong fitness.

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https://www.consumerreports.org/health/dumbbells/best-adjustable-dumbbells-a7885033731/

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/exercise-bikes/best-exercise-bikes-for-seniors-a2204392170/

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/treadmills/best-treadmills-of-the-year-a6151534118/

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Northwestern students get sick after $1 burrito night on campus

Northwestern University students were left feeling violently sick after they ate $1 burritos at the Chicago chain restaurant Big Wig Tacos & Burritos in Evanston, Illinois.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students

Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.

www.cbsnews.com

Hepatitis outbreak at Maine restaurant puts hundreds of diners at risk

An employee at Marco's Italian Restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, came to work several days last month while they were infected with Hepatitis A, the Maine CDC announced this week.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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The Only Food Gift Guide You Need

The best gifts you can eat, from flavored finishing salts to a big ol’ box of snacks.

www.eater.com

 

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Returning the ‘Three Sisters’—Corn, Beans and Squash—to Native American Farms Nourishes People, Land and Cultures

For centuries Native Americans intercropped corn, beans and squash because the plants thrived together. A new initiative is measuring health and social benefits from reuniting the “three sisters.”

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Why Most of America Is Terrible at Making Biscuits

There’s a scientific reason no one outside the South can nail them.

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Forgiving People Is Good for Your Health. Here’s How to Do It.

Even if they’ve hurt you—and even if you’ll never see them again.

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Why Is It So Hard for People of Colour to Get Good Tattoos? | The Walrus

My first tattoo looked fine at first, then started to blur. It should be easier to find artists who can work on melanated skin

thewalrus.ca

We Failed Amy Winehouse | The Walrus

Dead for over a decade, the iconic singer-songwriter has never gotten the same due as her male counterparts

thewalrus.ca

‘You can walk around in a T-shirt’: how Norway brought heat pumps in from the cold

Device installed in two-thirds of households of country whose experience suggests switching to greener heating can be done

www.theguardian.com

 

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‘We needed to get off the grid’: New Orleans’ community-driven response to blackouts

After Hurricanes Katrina and Ida, a city initiative is building solar-driven disaster response hubs to increase its resilience

www.theguardian.com

‘Go hard and go big’: How Australia got solar panels onto one in every three houses

Households have continued to use state help that was first created more than a decade ago

www.theguardian.com

From grey to green: the plan to turn Paris’s zinc rooftops into gardens

Architecture trio says adding roof terraces to French capital’s buildings could boost biodiversity and tackle summer heat

www.theguardian.com

The alternatives | Environment | The Guardian

Around the world, local communities and governments are coming up with ideas for how to create a low carbon way of life. This series examines some of the best

www.theguardian.com

 

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Frequent flyers are rewarded for polluting. Let them pay the full price | Martha Gill

A progressive carbon tax on flying would protect poor people far more than simply abandoning green policies

www.theguardian.com

 

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'I want to make modern Indian food more creative but also more accessible,' says Michelin chef Sujan Sarkar | India News - Times of India

India News: Star-chef Sujan Sarkar's restaurant, Indienne, in Chicago, recently received a Michelin star. The restaurant, which focuses on affordable luxury, is a

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10 Signs of Heart Failure You Should Never Ignore, According to Doctors

Shortness of breath, leg swelling, and weight gain could all be signs of trouble.

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