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Inside the Pineapple Pizza Scandal Dividing Italy

When Italian chef Gino Sorbillo put a pineapple pizza on his Naples pizzeria's menu, he unleashed a fierce debate among locals—many of whom accused him of pandering to American tourists.

thrillist.com

What Do We Gain by Eating With Our Hands?

The sense of touch can be a crucial part of dining, one thing that some cultures have understood better than others.

nytimes.com

What Actually Is Acai And What Does It Taste Like? - Tasting Table

Acai has long been lauded as a superfood, loaded with nutritional benefits -- but how much do you actually know about this popular fruit?

tastingtable.com

 

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I enjoyed the lal maas in Jaipur where I least expected it

Although the Vogue India team travelled to Rajasthan to photograph the Kalbelias, I had an ulterior motive: to find a memorable kadhai of lal maas

www.vogue.in

 

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What is ‘popcorn brain’ and are our attention spans really depleting due to social media?

If your brain won't stop popping off, you need to read this

www.vogue.in

 

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Are you fully immunized against measles? Canada's public health agency says to check

Amid a rise in measles cases in other countries and a handful of confirmed cases in Canada, the national public health agency 'strongly advises' everyone check that they're fully immunized against measles, especially before travelling.

www.ctvnews.ca

From salmonella-contaminated foods to birth control pills: Here are this week's recalls in Canada

Here's a list of products and vehicles Canadians should watch out for according to the latest recalls this week.

www.ctvnews.ca

Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, according to a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers. Here's a look at the condition, which also affects the actor Bruce Willis.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Cruise ship hit with 'CHOLERA outbreak' as thousands face quarantine

Norwegian Dawn, which has some 2,200 passengers and 1,000 crew on board, has been floating in the open sea after Mauritian authorities decided to block it 'to avoid any health risks'.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Pathophysiology of heart failure - Wikipedia

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Heart failure - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

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Melanoma is overdiagnosed at ‘alarming’ rates. Here’s what to know.

A recent study finds that many Americans are being told they have skin cancer unnecessarily. Experts weigh in on why that’s happening—and whether you should get an annual screening.

www.nationalgeographic.com

7 Things You Should Never Do With a Magic Eraser

Sometimes these one-handed wonders can work a little too well.

getpocket.com

 

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https://www.prevention.com/health/memory/a46673691/brain-health-habits-lower-dementia-risk-study/

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/02/gut-health-digestion-obsession/677510/

 

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Vancouver firefighter recovering abroad after losing leg to 'flesh-eating' infection

An assistant fire chief with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is recovering in a Hong Kong hospital after contracting an infection commonly known as flesh-eating disease, forcing the amputation of part of his leg during a family vacation.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Community rallies to help family of Vancouver firefighter who lost leg to flesh-eating disease while on vacation

'He almost didn't make it out of the operating theatre alive,' says Christopher Won's wife Marie Hui, anthem singer for Vancouver Whitecaps.

vancouversun.com

 

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Eat ‘cereal for dinner’: Kellogg’s CEO’s money-saving tip hits sour note - National | Globalnews.ca

WK Kellogg CEO Gary Pilnick said families who are struggling with high grocery prices might find relief with Frosted Flakes or Froot Loops for dinner.

globalnews.ca

 

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Is oat milk unhealthy? That’s the wrong question.

The unhelpful, distracting debate about whether oat milk is bad for you totally misses the point.

www.vox.com

You Can Fit an Entire Garden’s Worth of Vegetables in One Planter

We tapped a pro to show us how.

getpocket.com

 

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Texas Woman Reveals How She Caught Hubby Poisoning Her With Abortion Drug

She thought he might be cheating—what she found out was far more disturbing.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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Gary Sinise Shares That His Son, 33, Died of a Rare Cancer

The actor’s son, Mac, battled the rare bone cancer chordoma for more than five years.

www.thedailybeast.com

Chordoma

Chordomas are considered malignant and may metastasize, though they typically grow slowly.

www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Chordoma: What It Is, Types, Symptoms & Treatment

Chordoma is a rare malignant (cancerous) bone tumor that forms in your spine or skull base. It’s a type of sarcoma. Surgical removal is the first-line treatment.

my.clevelandclinic.org

 

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Fraser Health offers $500 bonuses for doctors to cover 'urgent' hospital shifts

Hospitalist doctors in Fraser Health are being offered $500 bonuses to cover emergency department shifts at two hospitals with urgent need, a practice the health authority is defending as a “last resort.”

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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Acid Attack Survivor, 22, Says Her Face 'Disintegrated,' Shares Recovery After 'Traumatic Experience' (Exclusive)

Juanita Jimenez, 22, opens up to PEOPLE about her painful recovery following a sulfuric acid attack in New York City and how she’s regaining her confidence after reconstructive surgery

people.com

Damar Hamlin Surprises Teen Athlete Who Returned to Track After Heart Surgery: 'I'm Inspired' (Exclusive)

Watch a clip of the Buffalo Bills safety as he prepares to surprise a teen athlete who underwent heart surgery

people.com

Timbaland Teams Up with Peloton to Introduce New Wellness Music: 'Frequencies Help Heal the Body' (Exclusive)

Legendary music producer Timbaland opens up to PEOPLE about his wellness music being featured in Peloton classes and how “healing” certain sounds can be for the body

people.com

 

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Craig Roh, Former Michigan Football Player, Dead at 33 Following Colon Cancer Diagnosis

Craig Roh, former University of Michigan football player, had died at the age of 33 after being treated for colon cancer his wife announced Wednesday

people.com

Texas Teacher Loses Arms and Legs After Sepsis 'Mummified' Her Limbs

Texas teacher Sherri Moody went into septic shock following a pneumonia infection, causing doctors to amputate all four limbs to save her life

people.com

Lexi Reed Reaches Goal of Losing 300 Lbs. After Being Told 'Just Give Up'

Lexi Reed, who posts her fitness journey on Instagram as Fatgirlfedup, shared that she hit the milestone for a second time, following her struggle with the debilitating illness calciphylaxis

people.com

 

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Obesity affects more than 1 billion people worldwide

WHO warns obesity medications won’t be enough to solve the worldwide problem.

theprovince.com

Mom says novice martial arts bout in B.C. put son in vegetative state, sues organizer

She says one of her son's opponents repeatedly kicked her son in the head, resulting in a brain bleed that left him in a coma

theprovince.com

Mom says novice martial arts bout in B.C. put son in vegetative state, sues organizer

The mother of a University of British Columbia doctoral student is suing organizers of a martial arts tournament where she says he was 'battered' by an opponent before falling into a vegetative state.

bc.ctvnews.ca

B.C. offering bonuses of up to $30K to attract, retain nurses

The B.C. government is turning to a series of bonus programs in an effort to recruit new nurses to the province – and to rural areas where it can be hard to attract health-care workers.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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Psychiatrists Raise Concerns Over an Uptick in School Referrals

Psychiatric evaluations are meant to keep students safe. But psychiatrists say schools misuse and misunderstand them.

undark.org

 

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Book Review: The Mysteries and Quirks of Human Memory

There's a reason we keep forgetting things, Charan Ranganath writes in "Why We Remember," and we needn't worry about it.

undark.org

Are Evidence-Based Medicine and Public Health Incompatible?

A particular rigor in evidence isn’t always practical in informing public health decisions, some experts say.

undark.org

Anorexia Should Never Be Considered a Terminal Illness

Opinion | Accepting the idea that some people can't recover from the eating disorder shows a failure of medicine.

undark.org

Book Review: How to Confront the Fear of Cancer

In "Curing Cancerphobia," risk expert David Ropeik argues that we are overscreening and overtreating cancer.

undark.org

 

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Ultra-processed foods are wrecking your health, study says. Here’s how - National | Globalnews.ca

A review of hundreds of epidemiological studies has found that higher exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 damaging health outcomes.

globalnews.ca

 

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A New Era of At-Home Testing Means Everyone’s a Doctor—Especially Hypochondriacs

The age of self-optimization is at hand.

getpocket.com

Is the 100-year old TB vaccine a new weapon against Alzheimer’s?

Studies suggest the BCG jab discovered a century ago could provide a cheap and effective way of boosting the immune system to protect people from developing the condition

theguardian.com

 

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Ultra-processed food linked to 32 harmful effects to health, review finds

World’s largest review finds direct associations with higher risks of cancer, heart disease and early death

theguardian.com

4 Simple Steps to Improve Your Gut Health

Researchers are still exploring the relationship between our overall health and our gut microbiome, but you can start healing your gut today with these easy choices.

cnet.com

When planting trees is bad for the planet

An area of ecologically intact and biodiverse grassland larger than France is endangered by an NGO-fueled push to plant as many trees as possible.

popsci.com

Beef Is Expensive—This Trick Makes Burgers Cheaper

The answer is probably already in your pantry.

getpocket.com

 

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Why Americans Stopped Hanging Out—and Why It Matters

Sociologist Eric Klinenberg joins Derek to examine the dramatic decline in face-to-face socialization in the U.S.

www.theringer.com

 

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Shuteye and Sleep Hygiene: The Truth About Why You Keep Waking up at 3 a.m.

You eschew caffeine after lunch, have stopped drinking alcohol and eat healthily. But you’re still staring at the ceiling in the small hours. Here’s why.

getpocket.com

Your Favorite Protective Style May Actually Be Ruining Your Hair

Tips for wearing those trendy braids without losing your edges.

www.allure.com

 

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Inside the DEI Battle in Dermatology

A recent proposal to eliminate all of the American Academy of Dermatology’s DEI programs has created conflict among the country’s dermatologists. What’s going on?

www.allure.com

 

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The Melanin Edit by Allure

In The Melanin Edit, Allure explores every facet of a melanin-rich life, from treatments for hyperpigmentation and how to spot melanoma on dark skin to the social and emotional realities — all while spreading Black pride.

www.allure.com

https://www.allure.com/skin-care/eczema-and-psoriasis

Are Tanning Beds Really a Psoriasis Treatment? Here’s What Dermatologists Have to Say

UV treatment for psoriasis is a real thing — but so is the fact that tanning beds cause skin cancer. We got the truth about indoor tanning and psoriasis.

www.allure.com

5 Skin-Care Treatments That Won't Damage Your Melanin

Dermatologists love these ingredients for melanin-rich skin.

www.allure.com

Monaleo Shares Her Self-Care Routine for Anxiety and Depression

The TikTok-viral rapper speaks to Allure about her mental health journey and the importance of setting boundaries.

www.allure.com

Allure's Melanin Edit Issue Celebrates the Legacy of Black and Brown Beauty Traditions

A look behind the scenes of this month's splendidly brown pages.

www.allure.com

 

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Nutritionists and Trainers Say These Are the 10 Best (Non-Boring) Foods To Eat After You Work Out

With apologies to white fish and veggies, we're happy to inform you that Coco Pops made the cut.

www.gq.com

Why don't some countries vaccinate against chickenpox?

For decades, it was thought that not vaccinating children against chickenpox would reduce the risk of adults developing shingles – but now this is being questioned.

www.bbc.com

When Is a Workout Finished? 4 Signs You’ve Trained Hard Enough, Explained

Don’t know when to leave the gym? Here’s how to tell when you’ve done ‘enough’ exercise.

getpocket.com

Long COVID can destroy your ability to exercise. Now we know why.

As a new study shows, the answer lies in some long COVID sufferers’ muscle damage and their bodies’ ability to make energy.

www.nationalgeographic.com

 

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Woman reveals how she was burned alive in front of four-year-old son

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Chassidy Taylor, 33, from South Carolina, was home with her son, Chandler, when her backyard became engulfed in flames.

www.dailymail.co.uk

West Virginia boy, 16, has both hands and feet amputated due to sepsis

Mason Jones, 16, of West Virginia, went into sepsis just 24 hours after being diagnosed with strep throat. He has had both hands and feet amputated after being given a one percent chance of survival.

www.dailymail.co.uk

10 Most Dangerous Food Recalls and Food Poisoning Outbreaks of 2023

Food-borned illnesses sickened thousands of people in the US last year, with pathogens including salmonella and E. coli lurking in cantaloupe, alfalfa sprouts, ground beef, and more.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Five sepsis symptoms in children all parents should know

Each year 2,000 children develop sepsis in the UK, according to The UK Sepsis Trust. In the US more than 75,000 children develop sepsis. But it is treatable with antibiotics if caught early enough.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Best 250 hospitals in the world REVEALED: Four of top 5 are in America

It found four of the top five hospitals in the world are in the US and 43 of 250 American - far more than Germany in second place, which has 23 in the top rankings.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Man who had 'two heads' for 15 years has gigantic tumor removed

A 39-year-old man in India who looked like he had two heads had a cantaloupe-sized tumor removed after 15 years of suffering neck pain, numbness, and difficulty walking and sleeping.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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How YOU could be charged by your physician for sick notes and refills

Administrative tasks that were previously free are being monetized across America due to growing demands on medics' time and to put patients off submitting non-urgent requests.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Scientists discover prostate cancer is actually split into two types

The team, led by researchers at the University of Oxford and the University of Manchester, used AI to study DNA changes in prostate cancer samples.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Mom gives birth to million-to-one identical TRIPLET

The three baby girls - Damaris, Aymara and Emily - (pictured with their mom) were born more than two months early at a children's hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on August 5 last year.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Who fakes cancer research? Apparently, lots of people.

Faked cancer data is the latest sign of science’s fraud problem.

www.vox.com

 

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The Sugar in Fruit Doesn’t Make It Bad for You, Despite Some Trendy Diet Claims

It offers natural sugars wrapped in a fiber-rich, water-rich, nutrient-rich package.

getpocket.com

30 Chefs Open Up About Tipping, Gen Z Cooks and You the Customer

In hours of interviews, we talked with highly accomplished chefs from all over the country about the challenges of running a restaurant today.

www.nytimes.com

9 ‘Healthy’ Cooking Tips That Are Actually Complete BS

If you hate the taste of brown rice, we’ve got great news for you.

www.self.com

 

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15 Easy Ways to Get a Little More Fiber Every Day

No need to overhaul your diet or take a bunch of supplements.

www.self.com

Is It Safe to Eat Potatoes That Have Sprouted an Unsettling Amount of Eyes?

What to do if your spud suddenly looks like a little alien.

www.self.com

5 Sneaky Ways Diet Culture Might Still Be Messing With You

Harmful messages about food and bodies are everywhere.

www.self.com