Fossil Trove From 74,000 Years Ago Points to Remarkably Adaptive Humans
An archaeological site in Ethiopia revealed the oldest-known arrowheads and the remnants of a major volcanic eruption.
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How Orange Juice Took Over the Breakfast Table
More than a century ago, an overproduction of oranges helped create the morning staple we know and love.
Urban humans have lost much of their ability to digest plants
Rural populations still have lots of the gut bacteria that break down cellulose.
Whoopi Goldberg Reveals She Took Weight-Loss Drugs After Hitting 300 Pounds While Filming 'Till' | Essence
The EGOT winner said she used Mounjaro to help her shed pounds gained from steroid medications while working on the film 'Till.'
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Before My Mom's Diagnosis, I Knew Nothing About Endometrial Cancer, Here’s What I Learned | Essence
A writer details her mother’s fight with endometrial cancer and how she’s learned how to grapple with heart-wrenching grief.
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S.C. Woman Has Hand Amputated After Freak Accident with Blow Dryer
A South Carolina woman, Mary Wilson, is recovering after her left hand and wrist had to be amputated due to 'third-degree burns' she said she received after getting shocked by her blow dryer and falling on top of it.
First Patient with Neuralink Brain Chip Can Play Video Games with His Mind: 'It's Crazy'
The first patient to have a Neuralink chip implanted in their brain is able to play video games and do other things with his mind, but says there's still a lot of work to be done.
New Jersey Mom Sings Taylor Swift While Undergoing Brain Surgery: 'I've Turned the Doctors Into Swifties'
Selena Campione, a 36-year-old teacher and mom from New Jersey, underwent brain surgery while awake, singing her favorite Taylor Swift songs in order to preserve her speech while doctors removed a tumor.
Woman, 25, Announces Her Own Cancer Death on Social Media
Daniella Thackray’s post commemorating her “magical” life has gone viral after she died from a rare, aggressive form of cancer.
Man Recovers After Rare Bacteria Caused Septic Shock, Left Him with 'No Brain Activity': 'We Never Lost Hope'
Michelle Spinale shared the story of how her brother, Steven Spinale, survived a coma after contracting a rare bacteria that sent his body into septic shock in 2022 in a series of viral TikTok videos.
Tiffany Haddish Reveals She Is Sober Following Her 2023 DUI Arrest: 'It's Not That Hard for Me'
Tiffany Haddish said she's been sober for over two months following her November 2023 DUI arrest while appearing as a guest on a recent episode of British journalist Amanda de Cadnet's 'The Conversation' podcast.
Michael Strahan’s Daughter Isabella Prepares for Second Round of Chemo: 'Just Four More Months'
Isabella Strahan — the 19-year-old daughter of Michael Strahan — reunited with her twin sister Sophia as she prepared for her second of six rounds of chemotherapy for a brain tumor
What is CTE? What to know after former NHLer Chris Simon dies — plus other health-related questions Canadians asked this week
Wondering about CTE, Havana syndrome and enlarged spleen causes? Here's what you should know.
'A heart of gold': Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon dead at age 52
Chris Simon, once one of hockey's most feared enforcers, has died. He was 52. The NHL Players' Association confirmed the news via Simon's family that he died Monday night. The cause of death wasn't provided. The six-foot-three, 232-pound forward from Wawa, Ont., compiled 1,824 penalty minutes in...
Gonna try this restaurant out next week ...
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North King Noodle House - Burnaby, BC
3 reviews and 54 photos of North King Noodle House "North King Noodle House 北皇饭店 recently opened in Burnaby Heights. This is a haven of Hunan cuisine, also known as Xiang cuisine 湘菜. We dropped by for lunch. On our table: Chili Cold Chicken - bursting with that authentic Xiang flavor...
North King Noodle House
Finally! A Northern Chinese restaurant has opened up in Burnaby North. Yes, we've seen some of those come and go before such as Lucky Star...
North King Noodle House - Mag Mei Adventures
Tonight I was having dinner close to home, a new Northern Chinese restaurant in a sea of Cantonese … North King Noodle House Read More ➝
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Woman contracted herpes at nail salon due to poor hygiene practices, lawsuit claims
A woman claims in a recently filed lawsuit that she contracted herpes at a salon while receiving an acrylic nail manicure.
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Doctor Explains How Kate Middleton's Cancer Diagnosis Likely Unfolded
Kate Middleton didn't disclose what type of cancer she's battling -- but one doctor who specializes in this field says he has a good idea of what it could be ... and how it was found.
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Selena Gomez Raves About Boyfriend Benny Blanco’s Kitchen: 'My Fav Place to Be'
Selena Gomez shared in an Instagram Story post on Friday that her boyfriend Benny Blanco's kitchen is her 'favorite place to be.'
Book Excerpt: How Robots Have Become Trusted Surgical Assistants
Intelligent machines cannot perform surgeries alone, but they can help surgeons do their jobs with higher precision.
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For Black Women, Embracing Natural Hair Is About More Than Style
Lindsay Opoku-Acheampong’s film “Textures” follows three women through the private and meaningful rituals of caring for their hair.
Grim lunches for state schools while independent schools go gourmet
Chartwells - one of England's biggest suppliers of school meals - was roasted by a headteacher over the quality of his schools meals.
Man left 'brain dead' with 4% chance of survival after pulling out ingrown hair
A MAN was declared brain dead and given a four per cent chance of survival after developing blood poisoning from an ingrown hair. Steven Spinale was diagnosed with sepsis after getting an infection…
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Dad forced to make crushing choice after bear tore face off in horror attack
A DAD has told how he was left picking up pieces of flesh from the ground after his face was ripped off by a grizzly bear. Jeremy Evans was so sure he wouldn’t survive that he tried to end his life…
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Spring Awakening: A Guide To Downsizing And Decluttering. Here’s 16 Tips To Help Get You Started | Essence
If you want to clean and organize your home to usher in the new season or eliminate clutter, here’s what you should know.
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I've spent 20 years studying longevity in Blue Zones: My daily habits for a long, healthy life
Leading longevity researcher Dan Buettner shares the daily habits that are key to his overall health and wellness.
The Reason You Can't Turn Off the Stress and Exhaustion of Work On Your Vacation Days
Unfortunately, your brain isn’t a light switch.
Breakups Can Actually Change Your Brain Chemistry—Here's How
You’re not imagining the ups and downs. Here’s the science at play.
How to Follow the Blue Zones Diet, Which Was Developed to Help You Live Past 100
Dan Buettner's style of living incorporates plant-based, whole foods, natural movement, and a glass of wine now and then, too.
TikTok’s Favorite Dermatologist Just Dropped a Skin-Care Line That’s Bound to Sell Out
Three products that have been devised with you—and your TikTok queries—in mind.
Felipe Nystrom: From drug addiction and despair to the world championship
At his lowest moment, Felipe Nystrom awoke from an overdose, sad to have survived. His story of recovery and resilience since has captivated one corner of the cycling world.
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The Best Place to Eat a Slice of Pizza, Probably in the World
Two of the city’s greatest slice shops, L’Industrie and Mama’s Too, opened a block apart from one another on accident
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Eight colourful dishes to try during Holi
From malpua to thandai, these recipes from celeb chef Vivek Singh are the perfect way to end your celebrations, says Hannah Twiggs
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Hollywood hardman Danny Trejo on the enduring appeal of tacos
Through a life of crime and a life on film, Danny Trejo, 79, has always been ‘health conscious’, he tells Prudence Wade. As his new venture, Trejo’s Tacos, opens in London, he’s putting into practice everything he’s learnt
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People Are Sharing The Underrated Cooking Advice That Actually Changed The Way They Cook
"Ever since then, I keep a box of it around. It's a total lifesaver in the kitchen."
The Origin Story Of Nescafé Instant Coffee Dates Back To The 1930s - Tasting Table
Contrary to prevailing logic, Nescafé, the world's first globally distributed instant coffee brand, wasn't developed as a modern convenience for homemakers.
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Food History - Tasting Table
Providing historical info and breakdowns of cuisines, cultures, and classic food items.
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Tasting Table | Food, Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
Breaking food industry news, cooking tips, recipes, reviews, rankings, and interviews - since 2008.
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The 12 surprising signs you could be deficient in vitamins
Official figures released last year showed that cases of malnutrition and deficiencies have skyrocketed. These are some key signs that you may be lacking in essential vitamins and minerals.
This is how cigarette packets could look in US in coming years
Cartons of cigarettes sold in the US could soon be plastered with 11 images depicting the harms of smoking, including amputated limbs and neck tumors.
How bacteria on teeth could be behind mystery rise of colon cancers
A bacteria lurking in the body could be behind a troubling rise in cancers among young people. These bacteria shield tumors from treatments and spur on the growth of cancer cells.
Woman, 23, in Oregon sues nail salon for $1.75million
The customer, 23, who has not been named, visited the salon in June 2023 for the beauty treatment which saw her nails cut, filed and shaped. But four days later she was diagnosed with herpes.
Sinister truth on incest - one in SIX families had 'inbreeding' event
The commonness of incest in the US was initially estimated to be about one in a million, but newer estimates put it closer to one in 7,000. A new analysis projects it's more like one in six families.
Tests show 95% of fruit and veg in US has cancer-causing pesticides
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), based in Washington, DC, named its 'dirty dozen' this week - meaning they have been deemed the fruits and veg in the US laced with the most chemicals.
The sex positions most AND least likely to result in pregnancy
If you're looking to get pregnant, you've likely tried everything. However, sex experts told DailyMail.com that getting pregnant could come down to your position of choice.
World's fertility crisis laid bare in MAPS: US birth rate to plummet
In the US, the birth rate is predicted to fall to 1.45 children per woman of childbearing age by 2100, well below the replacement level of 2.1 children - the number each woman would need to have, on average, to replace both parents.
Family still follows Covid lockdown rules because son's disease
Mandy, 59, and Mason Milne, 22, wear medical masks in busy places, avoid socialising outside their support bubbles and wash their hands vigorously.
Paralyzed stomach, gallbladder removal: Claims pile up on diabetes, weight loss drugmakers
The makers of increasingly popular diabetes and weight loss drugs are being sued by plaintiffs throughout the U.S. who say the drugmakers failed to properly warn patients of dangerous side effects.
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Why 18-year-old Canadian Emily Nash is sharing her unique brain with science
CTV W5 puts the spotlight on 18-year-old Emily Nash, who appears to be the first Canadian, and among the youngest people in the world, to have a rare but extraordinary super memory.
Are You Noise Sensitive? Here's How to Tell
Every person has a different idea of what makes noise “loud,” but there are some things we all can do to turn the volume down a little.
Is The 6-To-1 Grocery Method Going To Save You (& Your Family) From Meal Plan Stress?
If you're wondering how to make grocery shopping cheaper and easier, this chef on Tik Tok says his method saves both money and time.
Am I Just…Developing Allergies in My 30s? Is That a Thing?
Here’s how to tell if pollen is your enemy now—and what to do about it.
6 Books for Adults Living With A.D.H.D.
Psychiatrists, counselors and researchers shared their recommendations.
These ‘Pathways to Hope’ Can Improve Your Mental Health
Five “pathways to hope” could signal a turning point in your mental health recovery. Here’s how to create opportunities for hope and recovery.
5 Work Habits That Are Secretly Depression In Disguise
Depression doesn't always look like sadness at your job. Don't ignore these subtle warning signs.
Young and old: how the Covid pandemic has affected every UK generation
From children behind on milestones to less active older people, broader effects are being felt four years after the initial outbreak
The 'extreme pilates' responsible for Sydney Sweeney's toned body
This new pilates-inspired workout is taking over a town near you, and it's garnering the love of celebrities too. The class shreds your body by sending you into 'muscle failure'.
I Am Obsessed With My Blood Pressure. Can I Hack My Way out of High Readings?
Whether I’m relaxed, stressed, doing yoga or ingesting enough salt to kill a slug, there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the figures.
Plastic chemicals are inescapable—and they’re messing with our hormones
Researchers say the U.N.'s global plastics treaty must reduce production and protect public health.
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