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The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling

23andMe has provided more information about the scope and scale of its recent breach, but with these details come more unanswered questions.

www.wired.com

15 Foods That Weren't Designed For What We Use Them For - Tasting Table

Not every food is what it seems. Some of our favorite snacks, drinks, and pantry staples have odd origins stories - and some weren't meant to be food at all!

www.tastingtable.com

Teens' math, reading in unprecedented decline -OECD | Reuters Video

Mathematics and reading skills among teenagers are in an unprecedented decline across dozens of countries – and school closures during the pandemic are only partly to be blamed, the OECD said on Tuesday (December 5) in its latest survey of global learning standards.

www.reuters.com

Why Can’t We Give up the Notion of the Ideal Body?

Conversations on body image and beauty are more complex than ever. Why is it still so hard to talk about body inclusivity?

getpocket.com

 

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The Key Differences Between Salsa Seca And Macha - Tasting Table

Despite some important commonalities, salsa seca and macha are set apart by some important distinctions.

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What Makes Dungeness Crab Unique - Tasting Table

If you're a fan of Dungeness crab meat and wish to learn more about this delectable delicacy, here's what makes the seafaring crustacean unique.

www.tastingtable.com

12 Facts You Should Know About Canned Cheese - Tasting Table

We've all seen or used a can of Cheez Whiz or Easy Cheese in our day. But where did this bizarre, cheesy concoction come from, and how can you use it?

www.tastingtable.com

How To Store 12 Fruits To Ensure They Stay Fresh - Tasting Table

The joy of fresh fruit can easily be lost if it spoils before you're able to eat it. Here's how to store some common fruits to ensure they stay fresh.

www.tastingtable.com

The Difference Between Crab Rangoon And Wontons - Tasting Table

Crab rangoon and wontons, while often neighbors on restaurant menus, are distinctly different dishes. Here are the misconceptions and how the two compare.

www.tastingtable.com

Food Facts - Tasting Table

Morsels of interesting info and facts – all about your favorite foods.

www.tastingtable.com

 

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Victoria woman with broken, cracked teeth pleads for better dental care for seniors

A Vancouver Island woman is speaking out about the state of dental care and coverage for seniors as she struggles with broken, cracked teeth and oral infections.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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New gene therapies confront many sickle cell patients with an impossible choice: a cure or fertility

Lack of coverage for fertility services will be a huge obstacle for people eager to try Casgevy or a second sickle cell cure awaiting U.S. approval.

www.statnews.com

Five of the Best Programs for Tracking Your Time

Many of the most popular productivity methods only really work if you know how much time each task is going to take for your to complete. If you estimate wrong, the whole plan kind of falls apart and you're left feeling discouraged and, well, unproductive. That’s where time trackers come in to...

lifehacker.com

LeVar Burton Is Still Fighting For Your Right to Read

In an age of unprecedented book bans, the actor and literacy advocate is going to the mat for the freedom to read. "America loves to live in the shadows," he says, "but we're living in an age when the truth wants to come out."

www.esquire.com

 

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10-20-30 Interval Training Is The Secret To Getting Fitter, Faster

If you want to get faster at running and get in better health with shorter workouts, stop going for runs and try 10-20-30 interval training instead.

www.fatherly.com

Why psychedelics produce some of the most meaningful experiences in people’s lives

Everything seems profound on psychedelics. Scientists are starting to ask why.

www.vox.com

US life expectancy no longer catastrophic, now merely bad

4 big takeaways from the CDC’s new report.

www.vox.com

 

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What Chefs Serve For The Holidays

From a spiced, whole-roasted cauliflower to the best almond brittle you’ll ever bite into, these are the holiday recipes professional chefs always serve.

www.fatherly.com

Scientists Have Revealed A Clear Culprit For Decreased Sperm Counts

Sperm counts are on the decline and new research on insecticides points to such chemicals as a clear and present culprit. Here's how to limit your exposure.

www.fatherly.com

Health Archives

Health, science, and medicine news for patients and practitioners: Latest developments on long Covid, breast cancer, opioids, abortion pills and more.

www.statnews.com

 

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The Gym Is Cancelled. Here Are 20 Great Living Room Moves.

Is your at-home workout routine leaving you uninspired -- or endangering the furniture? These easy home workout moves will save the day and get you in shape.

www.fatherly.com

Is Cannabis What’s Missing From Your Workout Routine?

Weed and exercise may not seem like the most likely duo, but emerging research suggests it might be the secret ingredient. Puts a whole new meaning into "fun run."

www.fatherly.com

Having High Testosterone Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be

High testosterone in men is pretty uncommon, but when it does occur, naturally high testosterone levels could impact emotion and personality.

www.fatherly.com

One Tiny Change To Your Diet Can Slash Your Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is the leading cause of death and disease in the US, but reducing how much salt you eat can lower blood pressure as much as medication.

www.fatherly.com

These Are The 12 Stretches You Should Do Every Day

A morning stretch routine is essential for men to stay fit, limber, and injury-free. Do these 12 morning stretches for men daily and feel the pain go away.

www.fatherly.com

 

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99 and still making pizza: Winnipeg woman sets sights on a century

Many people look forward to retirement and leaving the rat race behind, but not Antoinetta Lomonaco. She retired from her full-time job and then started the next chapter of her life working at her family's restaurant. Now about to turn 100 years old, she's still going strong.

winnipeg.ctvnews.ca

'I'll keep going as long as I can': Winnipegger turns 100 years old

Winnipegger Ruth Thompson celebrated 100 years young over the weekend, with a big party full of family, friends, food and speeches.

winnipeg.ctvnews.ca

 

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This 3D Printer Works In Your Body to Repair Bones and Guts

The technique created complex shapes such as letters and spirals through a pig’s heart, belly fat, and kidney.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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14 Homemade Snack Recipes to Munch On

Whether you're preparing for a casual get-together or stocking the snack drawer for low-blood sugar moments, these recipes are here to help.

www.seriouseats.com

 

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I used to be a huge people pleaser, but when I became seriously ill I finally learned to say no

After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, I stopped trying to please everyone else. Now I have better relationships and a healthy, joyful life

www.theguardian.com

Here’s What Happens To Your Body If You Drink Soda Every Day

Find out how it affects health in the short-term and the long-term.

huffpost.com

Insurance Executives Refused to Pay for the Cancer Treatment That Could Have Saved Him. This Is How They Did It.

A Michigan law requires coverage of cancer drugs. One insurer came up with a “defensible” way to avoid paying for treatments that offered Forrest VanPatten his last chance for survival. “We crossed the line,” says a former executive.

propublica.org

 

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Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn’t

There are certain traits that lend themselves to “revenge bedtime procrastination.” There’s also a way out.

getpocket.com

OCD is so much more than handwashing or tidying. As a historian with the disorder, here's what I've learned

Research decisions made by clinical psychologists in the 1970s can help explain why so many people, myself included, struggle to make sense of our obsessional thoughts.

theconversation.com

 

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Viral hot sauce challenges have fueled a $100 million chile pepper arms race

The growing appetite for spicy food in the US has perhaps gone off the rails. Here's how we got here.

insider.com

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/06/1217396804/a-little-electric-stimulation-in-just-the-right-spot-may-bolster-a-damaged-brain

 

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First Medicine Using CRISPR Gene-Editing Gets the Go-Ahead

The tool won its developers the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2020.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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The Hospice Hustle

Easy money and a lack of regulation have transformed a crusade to provide death with dignity into a $22 billion industry rife with fraud, abuse and exploitation.

www.propublica.org

Millions of People Used Tainted Breathing Machines. The FDA Failed to Use Its Power to Protect Them.

The FDA’s complaint-tracking system for medical devices allowed Philips to obscure when it knew about dangerous CPAPs. New reporting shows the regulatory lapses extend to many devices and companies.

www.propublica.org

With Every Breath

Philips Respironics received thousands of complaints about a dangerous defect in its breathing machines but kept them secret for years as stock prices soared. The devices, including the popular DreamStation for sleep apnea, went to children, the elderly and veterans before the global giant…

www.propublica.org

Arterial Motives

Millions of Americans suffer from clogged arteries. But doctors have dangerous incentives to perform excessive and risky procedures.

www.propublica.org

 

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Here's Exactly How Long Your Party Food Can Sit Out Before It'll Make You Sick

No one wants a parting gift that involves spending time with the toilet.

www.huffpost.com

The Most Dangerous Foods You Can Bring To A Holiday Potluck

Here's what food safety experts say creates "an ideal environment for botulism."

www.huffpost.com

One Of These Pantry Staples Is A Superfood You've Probably Underestimated

Nutrition experts talk about the benefits of this oft-overlooked pantry staple.

www.huffpost.com

Can Eating Leftover Rice Kill You? Here’s The Science Behind ‘Fried Rice Syndrome’

As rumors gain traction on TikTok, we dissect the possible perils associated with eating starchy foods cooked and later eaten as leftovers.

www.huffpost.com

 

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Mississippi Jailed More Than 800 People Awaiting Psychiatric Treatment in a Year. Just One Jail Meets State Standards.

Counties are allowed to hold people awaiting court-ordered psychiatric treatment in jails only if the facilities meet safety and health standards, but there’s no funding to help them comply and no penalties if they don’t.

www.propublica.org

The $3 Million Research Breakdown

How a star psychiatrist at the University of Illinois at Chicago violated protocols and put children at risk.

www.propublica.org

The $3 Million Research Breakdown

The University of Illinois at Chicago’s acclaimed child psychiatrist Mani Pavuluri put vulnerable children at serious risk in one of her clinical trials by testing the powerful drug lithium on children younger than 13 — violating research rules, failing to properly alert parents of the study’s…

www.propublica.org

Investigative Reporting on Mental Health from ProPublica.

Read the latest mental health investigations from ProPublica.

www.propublica.org

 

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How Much Should Pizza Cost?

Both high-quality restaurant pizza and delivery pizza cost more now. But is a $30 pie fair?

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Restaurant Charges $50 for ‘Adults Unable to Parent’

The internet is divided over a policy aimed at keeping kids under control in the dining room.

thetakeout.com

https://www.fastcompany.com/90993072/an-astronaut-shares-30-second-trick-boosting-productivity

 

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Mystery respiratory disease has struck down dogs in at least 14 states

A 'mysterious' disease infecting dogs has spread to at least 14 US states, the American Veterinary Medical Association has said. Since August, more than 200 dogs have tested positive.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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How your dirty Apple AirPods can cause a constant ringing in the ears

You probably hardly ever clean your AirPods. These can become coated in ear wax and grime. TikTokers, however, have taken to the platform to show simple ways to scrape the gunk off your AirPods.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Varicose veins and fever could be a sign of CANCER, doctors warn

Doctors are warning that varicose veins could be a commonly missed sign of an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma after treating a 53-year-old woman in China with the symptoms.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Flaxseeds may reduce risk of BREAST CANCER, study suggests

Researchers in Nebraska and Canada found that lignans in flaxseed led to a lower chance of developing breast cancer due to the relationship they have on the gut microbiome.

www.dailymail.co.uk

5ft 8 tall man is now 6ft after 'world's most painful operation'

Yeferson Cossio, a 29-year-old influencer in Colombia, underwent limb-lengthening surgery three months ago. The surgery, which he called the 'most painful' in the world, made him four inches taller.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Twice-daily electric current therapy could help reverse Alzheimer's

Researchers put a low intensity electrical current through brains of patients with mild to moderate dementia and compared them to patients who received a sham treatment.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Revealed: 90% of mothers-to-be are not getting all essential vitamins

Most women are not consuming the essential vitamins they need and this could worsen as more people opt for plant-based diets, UK researchers found.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Physical therapist shows genius instant back pain cure

Most Americans suffer back pain at some point in their life. But easing the symptoms is simple if you know how. Here, a top physical therapist shows five easy movements that will help the pain

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Florida plastic surgeon under investigation after wife dies in surgery

Award winning Florida plastic surgeon Dr Ben Brown is under investigation after his surgery obsessed wife Hillary suffered a cardiac arrest as he operated on her.

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Plastic surgeon probed after wife dies on his operating table, with 911 call saying she was ‘overmedicated’

A Florida plastic surgeon is under investigation after his wife died while he was giving her “several” procedures — allegedly while overmedicated on a drug only being used because…

nypost.com

Dr. Ben Brown performed multiple procedures on wife before her heart stopped

New details in the death of Gulf Breeze mom Hillary Ellington Brown shed light on the final hours of her life before she went into cardiac arrest.

www.pnj.com

 

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What's your view on antinutrient foods?

 

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What's your view on antinutrient foods?

I don't know too much about the topic. Just reading about it now ...

How to Reduce Antinutrients in Foods

Antinutrients are compounds in foods that reduce the absorption of other nutrients. Here are several effective tips to remove antinutrients from foods.

www.healthline.com

Are Anti-Nutrients Harmful?

The takeaway: The pros and cons of anti-nutrients on long-term human health is an area of active research. Though certain foods may contain residual amounts of anti-nutrients after processing and c…

www.hsph.harvard.edu

Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds

Plant-based diets are associated with reduced risk of lifestyle-induced chronic diseases. The thousands of phytochemicals they contain are implicated in cellular-based mechanisms to promote antioxidant defense and reduce inflammation. While recommendations ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

10 Antinutrients to Get Out of Your Diet Immediately - Dr. Axe

Antinutrients are natural or synthetic compounds found in a variety of foods – especially grains, beans, legumes and nuts

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5 Reasons to Avoid This Artificial Sweetener

Products with this substance are labeled as healthier alternatives to sugar, but is this artificial sweetener really a better option?

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Castor Oil Benefits: From Constipation to Hair Growth

Castor oil benefits are surprisingly broad. It possesses natural stimulant laxative properties; can work for hair growth and dry skin; has been shown to boost lymphatic, circulatory and immune health; can help treat arthritis and more.

draxe.com

The 15 Fermented Foods You Should Eat

Fermented foods naturally provide us with probiotics, beneficial bacteria that mostly live within our gut/digestive system. Here are the top 15 choices.

draxe.com

Detox Your Liver: Try My 6-Step Liver Cleanse

Cleansing and detoxing the liver and colon helps to clear pesticides, medications and heavy metals out of your system, resulting in a healthy liver. Try my 24-hour liver cleanse.

draxe.com

 

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The Nutrition Source

The Nutrition Source provides evidence-based diet & nutrition information for clinicians, health professionals and the public.

www.hsph.harvard.edu

Healthy Living Guide 2021/2022

A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living Over the course of 2021, many of us continued to adapt to a “new normal,” characterized by a return to some pre-pandemic activities mixed with hobbies …

www.hsph.harvard.edu

Healthy Eating Plate

Use the Healthy Eating Plate as a guide for creating healthy, balanced meals—whether served at the table or packed in a lunch box. Click on each section of the interactive image below to learn more…

www.hsph.harvard.edu

Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate

The Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate is a visual guide to help educate and encourage children to eat well and keep moving. At a glance, the graphic features examples of best-choice foods to inspire the s…

www.hsph.harvard.edu

Protein

Protein is an essential macronutrient, but not all food sources of protein are created equal, and you may not need as much as you think. Learn the basics about protein and shaping your diet with he…

www.hsph.harvard.edu

 

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The past, present and future of birth control

“The pill” has been around for more than 60 years now. And while it changed society, sparked a sexual revolution and helped reshape the workforce … it still kind of sucks for a lot of people who take it. The past six decades have seen incredible medical advancements, but somehow hormonal birth...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

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Are Low-Fat Dairy Products Really Healthier?

For decades, experts have said that less is more when it comes to dairy fat and health. But recent research has called this into question.

www.nytimes.com

As Americans get pregnant later in life, can health care keep up?

A growing share of people are getting pregnant in their late 20s, 30s and even 40s. But it’s unclear whether the United States is prepared — medically or socially — to care for older first-time parents.

19thnews.org

 

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Parenting tips from a dad who’s fostered 36 kids — by himself

Peter Mutabazi ran away from an abusive home in Uganda at the age of 10. Now, he lives in the U.S. and has fostered and adopted many children.

www.cnbc.com

Peter Mutabazi: From Street Kid to Fostering Kids

Many have heard of Peter Mutabazi and the difference he is making in foster care. But do they know Peter’s personal story of triumph?

www.focusonthefamily.com

 

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Man Has Fostered 34 Children, Adopted 1 and Hopes to Adopt More: 'It's Giving Me Joy' (Exclusive)

For PEOPLE's new story series My Extraordinary Family, North Carolina man Peter Mutabazi opens up about his experience fostering 34 children, adopting one and hoping to adopt more

people.com

Now I am Known: How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and True Worth - Reformed Journal

What I appreciated most about Mutabazi’s story is that he points to those around him as the catalyst for his change.

reformedjournal.com

 

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https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/gen-z-is-already-worried-about-looking-old/

Nine Low-Lift Ways to Short-Circuit Stress

Why your phone is compounding your tension, the simplest way to move your body, and the “Threat-to-Challenge Mindset Shift.”

www.gq.com

 

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What is trisomy 18? Why the fatal genetic disorder is in the news — and what it's like to get the diagnosis.

The chromosomal condition is at the center of a new lawsuit involving reproductive rights.

ca.yahoo.com

Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, Oldest Daughter of Mama June Shannon, Dead at 29: 'She Is No Longer with Us'

Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, the oldest daughter of Mama June Shannon, has died at age 29. Cardwell was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in January 2023.

people.com

True Whitaker Shuts Down Rumors Mom Keisha Nash Had Anorexia Before Her Death: 'Not Relevant to My Mother'

True Whitaker, the daughter of actor Forest Whitaker and Keisha Nash, responded to rumors about her mother's death and asked her followers to 'not speculate and fabricate facts about her life' in a post shared on Instagram this week.

people.com

How Duff Goldman's Daughter Josephine Inspired His 40-Lb. Weight Loss

“Making the right decisions becomes so much less of a chore," Food Network star Duff Goldman tells PEOPLE of getting healthy for his daughter Josephine.

people.com

 

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Derek Hough Reveals Wife Hayley Is on ‘Long Road of Recovery’ after Emergency Craniectomy

Derek Hough is showing his gratitude for all who have extended well wishes for his wife Hayley Erbert’s recovery.

people.com

Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Reflects on Losing His Mom to Colon Cancer, Says She Was 'the Best'

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott spoke out about his mission to raise awareness for early detection. Prescott's mom, Peggy, died from colon cancer in 2013 when he was still in college.

people.com

How Ryan O’Neal Embraced Life While Having Leukemia and Then Prostate Cancer in the Past 20 Years

Ryan O’Neal was diagnosed with leukemia in 2001 and prostate cancer in 2012. In 2021, he discussed embracing life in an interview with PEOPLE.

people.com

Chris Evert Reveals That Her ‘Cancer Is Back’: ‘This Is a Diagnosis I Never Wanted to Hear’

Chris Evert revealed that her ‘cancer is back' in a statement released through ESPN on Friday. She said that doctors had discovered cancerous cells during a robotic surgery following a PET CT scan, that the cells had been removed and that she is currently undergoing chemotherpay.

people.com

Holly Madison Talks Being Diagnosed with Autism: 'I'm Just Not on the Same Social Wavelength'

Holly Madison, the former Playboy Bunny-turned-entrepreneur, opened up about being diagnosed with “high executive functioning” autism and how that impacts her relationship with others.

people.com

What Exactly Is 'White Lung Pneumonia' — and Should You Be Worried?

The trending term 'White Lung Pneumonia' is a new name for an existing illness that, while surging in cases, is generally mild

people.com