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The Thrill of a Great Steakhouse Isn’t the Food. It’s the Theater.

Put on your rhinestones and revel in an old-school fantasy of excess.

www.nytimes.com

Companies Were Big on CBD. Not Anymore.

A lack of federal regulation and a mishmash of state laws have made selling products featuring the cannabis-derived ingredient not worth the trouble.

www.nytimes.com

The Los Angeles Restaurant That Sold Hollywood on Mexican Food

Marlon Brando dropped by once a week. Quentin Tarantino mixed margaritas at the bar. Casa Vega opened nearly 70 years ago in Sherman Oaks, and it’s still a beloved industry hangout.

www.nytimes.com

6 Podcasts for Food Lovers

These shows offer a mix of innovative recipes, journalism about culinary culture, and answers to the food world’s hotly contested debates.

www.nytimes.com

 

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Girl Who Received First-of-Its Kind Heart Transplant Is Thriving — and Just Turned 1! (Exclusive)

A New Jersey couple is celebrating daughter Brooklyn Civil's first birthday, nine months after she became a recipient of a revolutionary partial heart transplant, which ended up saving her life as well as another baby's.

people.com

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

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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Susan Lucci Reveals the 3 Foods She Eats Every Day Since Having 2 Heart Operations

Daytime TV legend Susan Lucci, who's now an ambassador for the American Heart Association, had heart surgery in 2018 and 2022

people.com

Jennifer Aniston Shares Relatable Video as She Struggles Through Her Monday Workout: 'You Just Gotta Do It'

Jennifer Aniston posted a video on Instagram pushing through her intense Monday workout with her trainer, telling her followers that “you just gotta do it.”

people.com

More Than Half the World Faces High Risk of Measles Outbreaks Following 'Big Gaps' in Immunizations, WHO Says

More than half the world will be at a 'high or very high risk' of measles outbreaks by the end of 2024 following the lack of immunizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

people.com

Nelson Thomas Says 'I Blame Myself for Everything' After Car Accident That Led to Foot Amputation (Exclusive)

'The Challenge' star Nelson Thomas got into a near-fatal car accident that left him unable to walk in March 2023 and after six unsuccessful surgeries, he decided to get his foot amputated.

people.com

 

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Billy Gardell Says Bariatric Surgery Wasn't the Answer to Losing Over 150 Lbs.: 'Just the Beginning' (Exclusive)

In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, ‘Mike & Molly alum Billy Gardell opens up about losing over 150 lbs. after bariatric surgery and making the commitment to change his diet and fitness routines.

people.com

'Mike & Molly' star Billy Gardell shares secret to maintaining 170-pound weight loss

Billy Gardell had weight loss surgery in 2022, but the actor says now that the procedure was just the beginning of his health journey.

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https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/billy-gardell-has-listed-his-seal-beach-california-pad-for-2-6-m/

 

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How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets and Towels?

While every week or two will generally suffice for sheets, towels are best washed every few days. A microbiologist explains.

getpocket.com

 

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TikTok’s Chopped Sandwiches Are Doing the Most, and for What?

Hyper-chopped sandwiches and salads are the height of performative TikTok food

www.eater.com

TikTok - Make Your Day

 

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The Big Story - Seekr

An in-depth podcast on the issues, culture, and personalities shaping Canada today. Insightful discussions on current national topics.

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

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What the Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon Says About Cognitive Aging

While word-finding failures can be taken as evidence of memory problems, they may not be harbingers of befuddlement after all.

getpocket.com

 

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Two Moms Who Became ‘Sisters in Grief’ After Losing Kids to Fentanyl Now Fight ‘For the Living’ (Exclusive)

April Babcock, 51, and Virginia Krieger, 59, became "sisters in grief" after each lost a child to fentanyl. Now with their advocacy group, Lost Voices of Fentanyl, they fight "for the living" and work together to prevent other families from experiencing the same sort of pain.

people.com

Jamie Foxx Says He Will Share Details of His Medical Scare in an Upcoming Comedy Special: 'It Was Dire Straits'

While accepting the AAFCA’s Producers Award, Jamie Foxx said he will soon share details about last year's medical emergency in a stand-up comedy special.

people.com

 

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1st case of measles reported in B.C. over the weekend: Health Ministry

One case of measles was reported in B.C. over the weekend, the provincial Ministry of Health confirmed in a statement Monday morning.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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When Your Parents Are Dying: The Simplest, Most Difficult and Redemptive Life-Advice You’ll Ever Receive

“Death makes human beings seem like very small containers that are packed so densely we can only be aware of a fraction of what’s inside us from moment to moment.”

getpocket.com

5 Questions Your Doctor Wishes You’d Ask

This list will help you make the most of your next appointment.

www.menshealth.com

 

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The Mediterranean Diet Has One Big Flaw No One Talks About

Its benefits are proven. But what about its scope?

www.menshealth.com

25 High-Protein Meals That'll Fill You Up for Hours

If you're tired of grilled chicken breast, we got you.

www.menshealth.com

The 100 Best and Worst Cities in America for Mental Health

Where you live matters to your mind.

www.menshealth.com

 

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Arnold Shares How He Has Adapted His Workouts as He Gets Older

The actor, 74, reflected on how aging has affected him physically and mentally.

www.menshealth.com

The 25 Best Ways to Protect Your Heart Now

Take advantage of new tech, new science, and new thinking.

www.menshealth.com

10 Heart-Healthy Foods That Also Taste Awesome

They taste good. They're good for you. Win-win.

www.menshealth.com

 

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Men Don't Talk Enough About Mental Health. These 4 Guys Are Changing the Conversation.

Jimmy Butler, Zac Clark, Cory Richards, and Jon Batiste get real about self-care, vulnerability, and finding ways to thrive under pressure.

www.menshealth.com

Inside the Mental Health Retreat Where NFL Players Go to Heal

Joe Hawley quit the NFL and became a spiritual jock healer. He leads America’s toughest athletes into the wild.

www.menshealth.com

The Best Mental Health Books, According to Therapists

What to read to manage anxiety, boost your relationships, and feel more at ease.

www.menshealth.com

 

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US will see a 70% rise in centenarians by 2060

A new report revealed the number of centenarians will increase by 70 percent in the next 30 years. Scientists used blood-based biomarkers to determine how people live so long.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Killer fungi experts search for weapons against the next pandemic

Australian researchers are identifying new fungal infections that could cause another pandemic. The HBO show 'The Last of Us' has made people more aware of the importance of fungi research.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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The creepy science experiments that inspired Big Brother

Celebrity Big Brother returns to our screens this week - and if last series was anything to go by, the stars will be facing demeaning tasks, electric shocks and being imprisoned in tiny cages.

www.dailymail.co.uk

'Mini organs' grown from stem cells taken in late stages of pregnancy

Researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital extracted stem cells that had passed into the amniotic fluid, which surrounds the child in the womb and protects it during pregnancy.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Thirty second hearing age check can tell if you're losing your hearing

Hearing health platform eargym created a simple 30 second test to reveal if you are losing your hearing too young. The test can help spot early signs, ex-DJ and eargym expert Andy Shanks says.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Why ARE so many young people having heart attacks?

Dave White waved goodbye to his partner, Vicky, and two young sons with little idea that his life was about to change dramatically. A short time later, the 31-year-old had a heart attack on the pitch.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Ex-Times Employee Sues Over Alleged Disability Discrimination, Post-Surgery Firing

Chandra Carney, ex-disability accessibility manager at The New York Times, files a lawsuit for alleged retaliation and discrimination after her brain surgery disclosure.

bnnbreaking.com

The New York Times Sued After Firing Employee Needing Brain Surgery

Chandra Carney says she was threatened with a bad review for raising the issue of the Times’ disability access, then fired a week after she informed the paper she needed surgery.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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People who eat breakfast high in refined carbs rated less attractive, study finds

Researchers in France believe subtle shift in facial attractiveness is down to changes in blood sugar and insulin

www.theguardian.com

 

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Florida man, 52, with persistent migraines had a WORM in his brain

An unnamed 52-year-old man in Florida was diagnosed with the rare parasitic infection neurocysticercosis, which caused a tapeworm from contaminated bacon to lay eggs in his brain.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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How to Use Genetics to Figure Out if You’ll Go Bald

There’s actually some truth to the idea that you should look at your mother's father.

getpocket.com

Baring Teeth: The Long Battle Over Fluoride Comes to a Head

A court battle brings to the forefront a federal report on fluoride safety, which some say has been stymied by politics.

undark.org

 

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Why genes shape but don't determine our behavior

It's often believed that genes predispose people to certain behaviors. Samuel T. Wilkinson explains why genetic determinism is misguided.

bigthink.com

Your Child's Medicine Probably Wasn't Fully Vetted. Here's Why.

Most pharmaceuticals are developed and approved for use only in adults. Researchers are working to create change.

undark.org

 

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How did we end up here? Anthropologist explains how work has shaped society

From hunter-gatherers to the American Dream: This is how humanity’s definition of “work” has developed over time.

bigthink.com

 

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Warnings after women are left with scars from a 'no-cut facelift'

Hundreds of women, including Made In Chelsea star Melissa Tattam, are warning their faces have been disfigured by treatment with Morpheus8, a non-surgical facelift device.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Stomach bug that causes violent diarrhea continues to slam northeast

The latest CDC data updated shows that 16 percent of norovirus tests in the northeast came back positive at the end of February - a three percent increase from a month earlier.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Living in a leafy neighbourhood can reduce chances of brittle bones

A new study has found that people who live in greener areas tend to have higher bone density and a decreased risk of developing osteoporosis.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Canada virus lab handling world's deadliest viruses tightens security

A Chinese couple working at Canada's highest biosecurity lab were secretly sending information to Beijing, a bombshell investigation has found.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Living with long Covid: "You feel like you have been poisoned"

"I became unrecognizable to those around me," Bella MacDonald, 20, told Newsweek.

www.newsweek.com

Scientists reveal dementia link to symptom affecting 7M Americans

The condition was associated with a threefold increase in dementia risk.

www.newsweek.com

Flickering light can slow Alzheimer's disease, MIT scientists say

The surprising solution activates the brain's own clean-up crew to remove harmful protein build-ups in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

www.newsweek.com

Neuroscientists say new brain map could help tackle disorders

The research offers hope to millions of patients suffering with Parkinson's disease, OCD, dystonia and Tourette's syndrome.

www.newsweek.com

 

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Nelson Thomas Back Home After Foot Amputation, Recalls 'Hard 3 Days' in Hospital: 'I Don’t Know How I Feel'

‘The Challenge’ star Nelson Thomas — who was injured in a serious car accident in March 2023 — is home from the hospital after having his foot amputated this week.

people.com

‘The Challenge’ Star Nelson Thomas Gets His Right Foot Amputated; Posts Photos & Updates After Surgery

‘The Challenge’ star Nelson Thomas says he’s “trusting in the journey ahead” after having his right foot amputated earlier this week.

www.theashleysrealityroundup.com

 

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Changing the Sound of Hospital Alarms Could Improve Patient Care, Study Says

A study says that switching the sound of a hospital beep to a more “musical” tone can improve patient care — and avoid “alarm fatigue.”

people.com

 

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SZA Reveals She Had Breast Implants Removed Due to High Risk of Breast Cancer and 'Painful' Fibrosis

The Grammy-winning singer appeared on the S.H.E. MD podcast and opened up about getting breast implants but then needing to take them out due to "painful" fibrosis and her family history of breast cancer.

people.com

Thunder's Bismack Biyombo Is ‘Fine’ After Collapsing on the Sideline During Game, Team Says

Oklahoma City Thunder center Bismack Biyombo collapsed on the sidelines during the first quarter of the team's game in Portland, but is 'fine' the team said after a medical evaluation

people.com

 

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Tyla Cancels 2024 Tour and Reveals She's Been 'Suffering with an Injury That Has Tragically Worsened'

Grammy-winning "Water" singer Tyla said she's "heartbroken" to cancel her 2024 tour dates and plans to be "ready to return safely onstage this summer."

people.com

Brittany Mahomes Reveals She Has a Fractured Back: 'Please Take Care of Your Pelvic Floor'

Brittany Mahomes informed her social media followers about her medical mishap.

people.com

Jason Kelce Is Trying to ‘Slim Down’ to 250 Lbs. After Retiring: ‘I Look Forward to Getting Skinny’

On the latest episode of his 'New Heights' podcast with brother Travis Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center said he’s looking forward to 'getting skinny' after retirement.

people.com

Woman, 35, Becomes Partially Paralyzed After Getting Botox Injections for Her Migraines: 'Horrifying and Scary' (Exclusive)

Alicia Hallock shared a frightening health experience on social media that landed her in the ICU. On her TikTok account, she explained how Botox injections for her migraines left her neck muscles temporarily paralyzed. She spent 18 days in the hospital.

people.com

 

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Sinbad Returns to Instagram After First Public Appearance Since 2020 Stroke, Tells Fans ‘Miracles Happen’

Sinbad thanked his supporters for all of their kind words as he continues to recover from a 2020 stroke.

people.com

 

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Rice Pudding Is Ready for the Spotlight

Pastry chefs are proving that rice pudding, in all its global variations, is more exciting than many give it credit for.

www.eater.com

How Covid changed politics | David Runciman

The long read: Four years on from the start of the pandemic, the drama may have subsided but the lingering effects go on. Are we suffering from political long Covid?

www.theguardian.com

I'm a chef who's obsessed with my air fryer. Here are my 13 favorite things to make in it.

As a chef, I was hesitant to get an air fryer at first, but now I can't get enough of it. I make everything from grilled cheese to French toast in it.

www.businessinsider.com

 

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The world’s mental health is in rough shape — and not getting any better, a new report finds

Guess where the US ranks?

vox.com

8 Benefits of Squats That Go Beyond Strength Building

Plus, how to do a squat with perfect form every time.

wellandgood.com

Florida is swamped by disease outbreaks as quackery replaces science

The state is in the grip of a measles outbreak, yet Joseph Ladapo, the surgeon general, continues to ignore medical science to stop it

theguardian.com

I'm A Colorectal Cancer Doctor. Here Are 5 Things I'd Never Do.

A gastrointestinal doctor reveals the mistakes you should avoid if you want to lower your risk of colon cancer.

huffpost.com

http://inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-stop-catastrophizing-start-living-life-you-really-want-to-live.html

What’s the Difference Between Vitamin D, D2, and D3?

Are there really three separate types of vitamin D? Is one better than the others? Find out here!

discovermagazine.com

 

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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies — and Stop Them Before They Appear

Fruit flies are a common kitchen pest. Here’s how you can prevent and eliminate them.

getpocket.com

 

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Most common reasons Americans go the emergency room every year

While it is the place to go in the event of an emergency health issue, millions of Americans go for non-urgent complaints, such as mild headaches or mild burns, which overcrowd waiting rooms.

www.dailymail.co.uk