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American tourist's legs are SEVERED in freak incident in the Bahamas

Hannah Smith, 22, is fighting for life after a shocking incident while she on vacation in the Bahamas to celebrate her college graduation.

www.dailymail.co.uk

'Through the grace of God, she’s still with us': Recent Miles…

Miles College in Fairfield is asking for prayers for a recent graduate who is currently in critical condition in the Bahamas. | Alabama News

1819news.com

Prayers pour in for Miles College graduate critically injured in Bahamas boat accident: ‘Hannah is love’

Hannah Smith, 22, fell off a boat while on a day excursion with fellow cruise passengers.

www.al.com

 

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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

Sunisa Lee in 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue!

American gymnast Sunisa Lee featured in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue!

www.thenipslip.com

 

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Athletes and fitness influencers use creatine, but what is it? And does it work?

We find out if this fitness supplement can be used to build muscle mass, decrease fatigue and improve mental health

www.theguardian.com

Fetus of brain dead Georgia woman kept alive due to abortion ban is growing, says family

Hospital plans to keep Adriana Smith on life support until August, when doctors will deliver baby via C-section

www.theguardian.com

 

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https://www.self.com/story/high-protein-fast-food-options

 

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It’s unlikely a magic bullet will ever cure Alzheimer’s – maybe a magic shotgun can

Alzheimer’s researcher Donald Weaver tells The Conversation Weekly podcast what he’s learnt during more than 30 years of studying the disease.

theconversation.com

 

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A Hot Bath Has Benefits Similar to Exercise

A hot bath burns calories, helps control blood sugar and keeps your blood vessels healthy. What’s not to like?

getpocket.com

The ‘Hidden Talent’ That Determines Success

In our era of globalization, your job performance may depend on your “CQ”. So what is it?

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https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/23/entertainment/uche-ojeh-sheinelle-jones-husband-dead

 

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'Today' Co-Host Sheinelle Jones Speaks Out After Her Husband Uche Ojeh Dies at 45 Following Brain Cancer Diagnosis

Uche Ojeh, the husband of 'Today' show co-host Sheinelle Jones, died of glioblastoma after a long illness. The sad news, which was announced on the show's May 23 broadcast, comes after Jones previously revealed that she was taking an extended break from work.

people.com

Uche Ojeh, Sheinelle Jones’ husband, has died of brain cancer

Uche Ojeh, Sheinelle Jones’ husband has died after a brave fight against an aggressive form of brain cancer. NBC News’ Joe Fryer remembers Uche with those who loved him.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Man, 68, Gets Treated for Constipation and Dies a Month Later: 'He Didn't Get to Enjoy One Day of Retirement'

Ronnie Haston died suddenly of blood cancer after being treated for constipation. Now, his stepdaughter is running a marathon in his name.

people.com

Barry Keoghan Says ‘I Am an Addict’ and Opens Up About His Sobriety After Losing His Mom to Heroin Addiction

Barry Keoghan's mom died from a heroin addiction when he was 12. In a new interview, the 'Saltburn' actor, 32, opens up about his own struggles with addiction and the scars he's been left with.

people.com

Surgeon Removes Woman's Healthy Kidney Instead of Spleen, Leaving Her with Stage 5 Kidney Disease: Lawsuit Claims

Wendy Rappaport has filed a lawsuit alleging that her healthy kidney was removed instead of her spleen, leaving her with advanced kidney disease.

people.com

Billy Joel announces brain condition diagnosis

Singer Billy Joel announced that he has been diagnosed with a brain condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. The Grammy winner said he was canceling his remaining tour dates. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Scientists Invent 'Super-Vision' Contact Lenses That Allow People to See with Their Eyes Closed

Combining regular lens technology with nanoparticles, researchers have created prototypes of contact lenses that allow people to see in the dark — and through their eyelids.

people.com

Veteran Facing PTSD Overcomes Tragedy Through Unique Program: 'The Work We're Doing Is Saving Lives' (Exclusive)

Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Brian Wilson struggled with PTSD before attending a program that teaches Posttraumatic Growth through the Boulder Crest Foundation. Combating veteran suicide, the program teaches soldiers with PTSD to turn struggles into strength.

people.com

 

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https://www.vogue.com/article/signs-youre-not-drinking-enough-water

 

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The Heart Rate Secret: What It Reveals About Our Health—From Sleep and Alcohol to Fight or Flight

There are more and more ways to monitor our heart rates, but what do the numbers really mean? Here is everything you need to know.

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2 Easy Homemade Electrolyte Drinks That Actually Work

You might need more than water to recover what you lose when sweating.

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6 Habits Your Gut Is Begging You to Break, According to GI Docs

Ditch these behaviors to steer clear of stomach upset and digestive woes.

www.self.com

https://www.self.com/story/foods-to-heal-gut-after-antibiotics

https://www.self.com/story/ghost-poop-gut-health

https://www.self.com/story/should-i-take-fiber-supplement

 

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‘Gut-Healing’ Probiotic Supplements Are Everywhere Right Now. Here’s What the Science Says

Researchers are excited about these beneficial bugs—but there are a ton of unknowns once you stuff them into a pill.

www.self.com

https://www.self.com/topic/probiotics

https://www.fastcompany.com/91339939/whats-actually-driving-the-protein-boom

https://www.fastcompany.com/91339144/tiktok-water-based-cooking-trend-social-media-ridicule

 

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MIT Innovators Under 35: Meet Some Of The Black And Brown Researchers Shaping The Future

This year’s innovators are tackling issues in biotechnology, the climate sector, robotics, and more.

peopleofcolorintech.com

POCIT. Telling the stories and thoughts of the underrepresented in tech.

peopleofcolorintech.com

 

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Robots square off in world’s first humanoid boxing match

The Unitree G1s will duke it out in China for the title of 'Iron Fist King.'

www.popsci.com

4 coffee myths debunked by science

Dark roast isn't stronger and coffee doesn't dehydrate you.

www.popsci.com

 

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A fungus that can ‘eat you from the inside out’ could spread as the world heats up

Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts — and the world is not prepared.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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How the human brain is like a murmuration of starlings | Aeon Essays

The brain is much less like a machine than it is like the murmurations of a flock of starlings or an orchestral symphony

aeon.co

 

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Social media star Anna Grace Phelan dies aged 19

Anna Grace Phelan, a 19-year-old influencer known for sharing her unwavering faith and personal journey with followers on TikTok, has died, her family confirmed.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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South Korea's Female Free Divers May Have Evolved to Thrive Underwater, Study Finds

The Haenyeo, a group of skilled divers on Jeju Island, plunge beneath the ocean’s surface without any breathing equipment, thanks to a combination of their training and genetics

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

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This Rare Pasta Was Almost Lost to Time

For 300 years, only a handful of women in Sardinia knew how to make ‘threads of God’—an exceptionally intricate pasta. Until one of them decided to share the recipe with the outside world.

www.atlasobscura.com

 

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The Three Strength Exercises Everyone Should Do

Even if you’re not trying to get swole, these movements will help you with everyday movements.

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Subtle signs of lethal pancreatic cancer that should never be ignored

A top cancer surgeon has warned of the three subtle early warning signs of the deadliest type of the disease, amid the escalating cancer epidemic among young people.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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The Dead Hang Delight: How This Quick, Surprisingly Simple Exercise Can Change Your Life

Would you like to strengthen your upper body and core muscles, while improving your flexibility and breathing? Here’s how to do it.

getpocket.com

Why Water Is Weird

What makes water unique among liquids?

getpocket.com

 

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She Thought the Bruises Were Random. Then a Diagnosis Changed Everything (Exclusive)

After years of doctors dismissing her symptoms, Taylor O’Malley’s viral TikTok led her to a diagnosis that changed her health, career, and sense of self.

people.com

Lauren Weedman Had Bell’s Palsy While Filming Sirens. Here's How It Was Written Into Her Role

Lauren Weedman shares how her facial paralysis was written into her role as the stressed-out personal chef Patrice on the Netflix hit 'Sirens.'

people.com

Taye Diggs Opens Up About Supporting His Sister with Schizophrenia: 'I Didn't Have to Stop Being a Part of Her Life' (Exclusive)

Taye Diggs' sister Christian was diagnosed with schizophrenia in her 20s. Now the actor is sharing what he has learned and how he supports her mental health journey.

people.com

 

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The Forgotten Art of Squatting Is a Revelation for Bodies Ruined by Sitting

In much of the world, squatting is as normal a part of life as sitting in a chair.

getpocket.com

 

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This Toronto woman walked 26 km across the city and shared her 7.5-hour day on TikTok — all to spread the word about endometriosis

Ana Bettencourt can recall first feeling symptoms of endometriosis when she was a teen living in Angola. Her condition got so bad that she started contemplating if life was worth living.

ca.style.yahoo.com

 

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Man Died from Tick-Borne Virus After His ‘Brain Had Blown Up'. Now His Family Is Warning Others

Kevin Boyce, a 62-year-old from Massachusetts, died after suffering brain damage from Powassan virus, a dangerous tick-borne disease. His family is now sharing his story to encourage others to be cautious about ticks.

people.com

A man died from a tick bite in Massachusetts. His family wants to prevent it from happening again.

The family of a Massachusetts man who died after a tick bite wants everyone to take ticks seriously.

www.cbsnews.com

Woman Develops Hole in Esophagus After Buying Weight-Loss Meds Online: ‘Go Through Your Doctor’

After Aimee Chapman bought injectables online, she ended up in the ICU with a hole in her esophagus. She almost needed a liver transpant and later, all of her hair fell out.

people.com

14-Year-Old Ohio Boy Freezes Sperm After Rare Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Want to Be A Dad One Day' (Exclusive)(Exclusive)

Before starting intense chemo that would leave him sterile, eighth-grader Bo Opperman chose to preserve his sperm for the future.

people.com

 

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I Froze My Eggs After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer — Here's What No One Tells You

PS trainer Amanda Butler froze her eggs after a breast cancer diagnosis. Here's what she wishes she knew first.

www.popsugar.com

 

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Life With “Chemo Brain” Isn’t All Bad Days: "Laughter Has Been an Incredible Balm"

Chemo brain is a common side effect from cancer treatment. Here’s what’s behind it and how to manage.

www.popsugar.com

 

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https://www.self.com/story/high-fiber-fruits

 

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Sowing Seeds of Change: How Jason Brown Found His True Calling on the Farm

Jason Brown, a former NFL star and once the highest-paid center in the league, shocked the sports world when he walked away from that career to be a farmer.

www.agdaily.com

From field to farm: the US pro athletes trying their hand at agriculture

Former NFL, WBNA and NBA stars are ushering in a wave of athlete-farmers who see farming as a greater mission

www.theguardian.com

From one field to another

Three years after signing a lucrative NFL contract with the St. Louis Rams, Carolina alumnus Jason Brown walked away from the NFL to become a farmer and combat food insecurity in North Carolina.

www.unc.edu

Ex-NFL star trades the gridiron to grow food for those in need

Jason Brown turned down a golden opportunity as a professional football player so that he could start a family farm and give away most of its harvest.

www.csmonitor.com

https://www.newsnationnow.com/heroes/jason-brown-left-football-fight-food-insecurity/

Jason Brown (American football) - Wikipedia

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