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The Paradox of Listening to Our Bodies

Interoception—the inner sense linking our bodies and minds—can confuse as much as it can reveal.

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5 Fast and Easy Chicken Bite Recipes

Ready to go in 20 minutes with only a few ingredients.

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How to Stop Catastrophizing: An Expert’s Guide

A clinical psychologist suggests a three-pronged plan for tackling anxiety and approaching each day logically and positively.

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How to Get Into Exercise for the First Time, From Someone Who Did It

Two years since she started working out regularly, Stylist’s digital writer Lauren Geall reflects on the lessons she’s learned – and shares her top tips for building an exercise habit that lasts.

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Seven Things Nobody Tells You Before You Get Laser Eye Surgery

1. You’ll probably wish you’d had it done sooner.

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The Quest to Save Chili Peppers

A seed bank in Taiwan is home to more chili varieties than anywhere else on earth. In a warming world, we’re going to need them.

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How Food Powers Your Body

Metabolism, which unleashes the energy in what you eat, may be nature’s most electrifying invention.

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The Trillion-Dollar Grift: Inside the Greatest Scam of All Time

The pandemic relief was the biggest bailout in history, and it opened the door to wide-scale fraud the likes of which no one had ever seen — more than three years later, we still don’t know h…

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The Supreme Court Is Waging War on Black Women and Girls

In its affirmative action, student debt, and healthcare decisions, the high court is pushing us to the margins of society in ways that are deeply damaging to our lives

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This Zombie Law Could Threaten Abortion Access Nationwide

The GOP’s 2024 candidates don’t want to talk about it, but anti-abortion activists see it as a way to further restrict women’s reproductive rights

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Here’s How Kids (and Adults) Can Learn Black Studies Outside of School

Capital B asked scholars to tell us what works they think are most critical for a foundation in African American Studies.

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21 Plants That Are Safe for Cats and Dogs

Ease your mind—and trips to the vet—with these perfectly pet-friendly plants.

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The Story of How Swahili Became Africa’s Most Spoken Language

Over two millennia, Swahili has built bridges among people across Africa and into the diaspora

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7 composting mistakes to avoid

Avoid these composting mistakes when taking care of your yard.

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‘They’re in the air, drinking water, dust, food …’ How to reduce your exposure to microplastics

No corner of the planet is free from minuscule fragments of plastic packaging, textiles or utensils. We ask scientists what this means for our health – and what we should do to protect it

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The Psychological Depths of Rock-Paper-Scissors

An excerpt from veteran game designer Greg Costikyan's book "Uncertainty in Games."

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Scientists find vital missing ingredient for healthy vegan diet – algae

Natural aquatic supplement could be used to make up for lack of key vitamin B12 in plant-based diets

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Is it possible to cure jet lag? ‘Sleep in the week before travel is our most important’

A sleep scientist, an elite athlete and a former flight attendant share their best tips for resetting your internal clock before, during and after travel

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Should I worry about how much processed meat I eat?

All those sausages, hotdogs, ham and salami can spice up your diet. Do they also increase the risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s?

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Test approved to detect preeclampsia, leading cause of US maternal deaths

FDA approves new test, which has been widely celebrated as a small victory in the fight to make childbirth safer in the US

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Middle-aged people ‘need sleep to see mental health benefits of exercise’

Researchers find physically active short sleepers in their 50s and 60s suffer cognitive decline as fast as those who do less exercise

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Lessons From an Architect in a Time of Crisis

Green architecture can solve the climate change problem, but only once it stops creating new ones.

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'It looks apocalyptic': Much of B.C. under smoky skies warning

Two thirds of British Columbia is now under a smoky skies bulletin as more than 370 wildfires continue to torch thousands of hectares of forest.

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'Someone we can't forget': Friends, family members remember fallen B.C. wildfire fighter

Tributes are pouring in for the 19-year-old woman who died fighting wildfires near Revelstoke, B.C. Thursday.

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19-year-old woman died on duty while battling wildfire near Revelstoke, B.C.

British Columbia’s worsening wildfire battle has turned deadly in the Interior.

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Ketamine effectively treats severe depression in Australian clinical trial

Ketamine can effectively treat severe depression, according to a new study.

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Nearly half of Canadians have lost sleep over financial stress, especially young people: survey

As the country grapples with rising living costs and inflation, a new report reveals that for the sixth consecutive year, money remains the primary source of stress for Canadians, particularly for younger Canadians.

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The Death Debate: why some welcome Canada's move to assisted dying for mental illness and others fear it

Some experts warn Canada is about to become the most liberal country in the world in allowing medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for people with mental disorders.

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'Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued

Italy issued hot weather red alerts for 16 cities on Sunday, with meteorologists warning that temperatures will hit record highs across southern Europe in the coming days.

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Heat waves are getting worse. Here’s how to prepare.

From dehumidifiers to electrolyte water, here’s what you need to know to protect yourself from deadly heat.

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What exactly is lab-grown meat? Here’s what you need to know.

It’s “the same thing as traditional meat,” scientists say, but with “the animal taken out of the equation.”

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This ancient society tried to stop El Niño—with child sacrifice

Desperate to make the torrential rains stop, the Chimú people of Peru offered up their most precious resource to the gods: their future.

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Are electric bikes the future of green transportation?

U.S. sales of e-bikes nearly doubled in just one year as commuters looked for accessible and affordable modes of transportation. If you’re considering one, here’s what you should know.

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Is there a better way to get rid of old clothes?

You may think you’re keeping old outfits out of the landfill when you donate them, but that’s not necessarily true.

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Global Warming Solutions

Learn about solutions to Global Warming.

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Hot outside? Here's why taking an ice-cold plunge could be deadly

Just because there's a heat wave, it doesn't mean the water is warm. Here's what boaters and swimmers should be aware of before they take a dip.

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Dust storms and sandstorms: How they work

We’ve known how to mitigate them for nearly a century, but these storms will likely grow in intensity as farming expands and climate change intensifies.

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Is banning fishing bad for fishermen? Not in this marine reserve

Ocean life is flourishing inside Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park, and the commercial fishing industry is flourishing outside of it, a new study shows. “We can have our fish and eat them too.”

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Could seaweed be the 'fastest and least expensive' tool to fight climate change?

A wave of startups say seaweed is a multi-pronged solution to climate change: It can absorb carbon, curb the effects of cattle's methane burps, and feed biofuels—not to mention the world.

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I'm invented the paleo diet - this is what I eat in a day

The paleo diet was brought to the mainstream by Dr Loren Cordain, 72, who helped popularize the movement with his 2010 book The Paleo Diet. Aged 72, he still follows a Paleo diet every day.

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Fashionable Paleo diet could help prevent bowel cancer disease

Researchers say following the Paleo or caveman diet could slash the risk of bowel cancer by half. England cricketer Andrew Flintoff and Megan Fox are among those who lost weight on the diet.

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Breast cancer shot could eliminate form of the disease in SEVEN YEARS

So far, all 15 women with an aggressive form of the disease who were given the shot by the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio have been in remission for up to five years - despite being at high risk of relapse.

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How my little boy nearly choked to death after eating popcorn

Lakynn Dockets, from Kansas, has revealed her son Briar's story to advise other parents not to make the same mistake. Her son needed surgery to clear the popcorn from his lungs.

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FDA rejects WHO's claim aspartame causes cancer

The FDA said today that the warning from the WHO expert committee had 'significant shortcomings' and pointed out that its own review in 2021 came to the opposite conclusion.

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Ten other 'possibly carcinogenic' substances alongside aspartame

Aspartame - which can be found in Diet Coke, Extra chewing gum and Muller Light yoghurts - is now classed as posing a 2B risk, by the World Health Organization.

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New Jersey OnlyFans model, 24, catches ringworm from dirty TANNING BED

OnlyFans model Ava Louise (left), 24, of New Jersey, was diagnosed with ringworm after using a tanning bed she claims was not properly sanitized. She now worries her hair won't grow back.

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A 25-year-old ended up bedbound and covered in scabs from a skin condition that some doctors don't believe exists

A doctor diagnosed Megan Crome with topical steroid withdrawal in March — two years after she self-diagnosed with the help of a Facebook group.

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I thought I had a pimple and went to the dermatologist just in case. It turned out to be skin cancer.

The author found what she thought was a red pimple on her temple. A biopsy came back saying it was basal cell carcinoma.

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Will Mega Millions Winner Hit the Happiness Jackpot? Here’s What the Research Shows

The most recent study shows lottery winners experience no significant change in happiness level but feel more satisfied about their life.

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Trial underway studying the use of ketamine to treat suicidal thoughts in kids at BC Children's Hospital

A pilot trial is in the works at BC Children's Hospital that will study the use of ketamine infusions to treat youth with suicidal ideation in pediatric emergency departments.

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52% of people in B.C. are within $200 of not being able to pay their bills: survey

More than half of British Columbians say they are within $200 of not being able to make ends meet each month, according to new data.

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Calgary surgeon performs minimally invasive heart surgery as it was still beating

A cardiac surgeon at the Foothills Medical Centre performed a procedure on a patient that typically would have required the patient's chest to be opened up, using only a small incision while the patient's heart continued beating.

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University of Calgary-led study says concussions don't affect kids' intelligence

A University of Calgary-led study has some positive news for parents whose children have suffered concussions, finding kids' intelligence is not affected by the brain injury.

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Tens of thousands of doctors in England start 'longest' strike in health system's history

Britain's state-funded health care service is facing what is being described as its longest-ever strike as tens of thousands of doctors in England launched a five-day walkout over pay on Thursday.

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Stay within aspartame limits, Canadian Cancer Society says in wake of WHO findings

The Canadian Cancer Society is recommending that people stay within existing daily limits of aspartame consumption and encouraging more studies on the artificial sweetener after the World Health Organization deemed it 'possibly carcinogenic.'

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Firefighters essentially using 'bandanas' when battling wildfires: expert

Firefighters do not have proper equipment when battling wildfires in Canada, one expert said, leading to adverse impacts on their health.

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The Good Virus review: Could viruses cure deadly infections?

Tom Ireland's compelling and original book makes a strong case for revisiting phage therapy – the idea of fighting bacterial infections with viruses

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Phage Therapy: Past, Present and Future | ASM.org

The use of phage therapy to treat bacterial infections has largely existed on the fringes of medicine in the U.S. Why? And what needs to happen to make phage therapy mainstream?

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Why phage viruses could be the key to treating deadly infections — if they can be harnessed safely

Interest is growing in how little-known viruses could be used to overcome drug-resistant bacteria.

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These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning

A Canadian study using phages to treat infections, Jagmeet Singh is 'cautiously optimistic' about a foreign interference inquiry and an EF4 tornado hit Alberta on Canada Day.

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First RSV treatment for infants and children approved in US

A treatment to prevent RSV in children up to two years old has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration

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Parkinson's disease: Exercise may stop crucial neurons from degrading

Regular exercise prevents neurons crucial for movement from degrading in rats with symptoms of Parkinson's disease, potentially explaining why consistent physical activity can slow the advancement of symptoms

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ADHD diagnoses in UK men grew nearly 20-fold in 18 years

An increased awareness of ADHD symptoms in adulthood may be prompting people to seek a diagnosis

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Do psychedelics treat chronic pain or is it the placebo effect?

Preliminary studies show that psilocybin, a compound in magic mushrooms, reduces pain in people with chronic Lyme disease, fibromyalgia and migraines. But without effective control groups the evidence is far from conclusive

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People who microdose LSD sleep an extra 24 minutes the following night

Taking small amounts of the psychedelic substance LSD led to people sleeping for longer than when they took a placebo, but why this benefit only occurred the night after they microdosed is unclear

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Rare embryo mutations may increase risk of developing schizophrenia

We know that genetic factors play the largest role in the risk of developing schizophrenia, but few of the genes involved have been identified. Now researchers have found relevant mutations that occur in embryos

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How CRISPR therapy could cure everything from cancer to infertility

The imminent approval of the world's first CRISPR treatment for sickle cell disease is just the start: soon this gene-editing tool could be used to tackle everything from cancer to high cholesterol and infertility

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Muscle fibres become misshapen as we age but exercise can restore them

As we age, our muscles shrink, and now it seems a growing proportion of the fibres in them also become deformed – fortunately, resistance training may return them to better shape

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How does consciousness arise? A 25-year-old bet has now been decided

Twenty-five years ago, a neuroscientist and a philosopher bet a case of fine wine on whether scientists would have cracked the neural basis of consciousness by 2023. Now, one of them conceded the prize

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Could your gut bacteria influence how intelligent you are?

People who are genetically predisposed to have higher levels of Fusicatenibacter bacteria scored better on verbal and mathematical tests, while those with more Oxalobacter scored lower

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Updated brain map reveals how we control the movement of our bodies

Since the 1930s, the so-called homunculus map has shown how different parts of the brain's motor cortex may control movement to different parts of the body. But it may be missing an important network

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Alzheimer’s drug donanemab helps most when taken at earliest disease stage, study finds

But the drug, an antibody that attacks the protein amyloid, does not work as well in people with more advanced disease.

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Large-scale collaborations uncover global extent of plastic pollution

Two studies quantifying plastics in reefs, lakes and reservoirs.

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Genetic ‘parasites’ hijack a DNA-repair pathway to form circular DNA and replicate

A process that fixes double-stranded breaks in DNA helps mobile DNA elements called retrotransposons to copy themselves.

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Smoking

Tobacco smoking places an enormous burden on global health — around 14% of all deaths in 2019 were attributed to this habit.

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Baby reaches major health milestone after laser birthmark removal

A mother who was called a 'monster' for treating her five-month-old son's port wine birthmark with laser therapy has revealed he reached a major health milestone.

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A shot of espresso can help prevent ALZHEIMER'S protein clumps: Study

Whether enjoyed on its own or mixed into a latte, Americano or even a martini, espresso provides an ultra-concentrated jolt of caffeine to coffee lovers. But it might do more than just wake you up.

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Lamar Odom is getting involved in senior living facilities

In an adjacent clip set to the song Ever Changing Times, Odom was seen greeting seniors in a TV room at one of the facilities.

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Second by second, what happens to the body when you take 'tranq'

If you've lived in a major American city since the Covid pandemic, you've no doubt witnessed the 'dope lean'. The sight of drug users hunched over in a lifeless state is becoming increasingly common.

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How Texas is racing to thwart the heat

Amidst a record-breaking heatwave, cities across Texas are exploring ways to keep people cool. But the state also needs to tackle historic inequalities affecting who is most at risk.

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What’s the Difference Between All the Types of Tomatoes?

Beefsteak vs. cherry vs. grape vs. heirloom vs. plum.

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How Treadmill Running Differs from Running Outside

Yes, the physiology and biomechanics of treadmill running are a little different. But how you feel about it is probably more important.

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The Parent of a Teen-Ager Is an Emotional-Garbage Collector

Lisa Damour is helping families navigate adolescence at a moment of crisis.

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43 Embarrassing Grammar Mistakes Even Smart People Make

Like it or not, words, spelling, and punctuation can leave a lasting impression on others. But even the most educated people often unknowingly make these common flubs.

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The Man Who Survived Hiroshima & Nagasaki

In an excerpt from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain, Giles Milton profiles a man who survived two nuclear blasts.

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Government’s Fentanyl Crackdown Is Bound to Fail, Like All Prohibitions Do

Lawmakers are right to want to do something that stops the rise in overdose deaths. But adding one category of opioids to the list of Schedule 1 drugs is an exercise in futility.

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'Exquisitely painful injuries': BC Children's Hospital issues warning about TikTok challenges involving fire

An increase in severe burn injuries at BC Children's Hospital has prompted a warning to parents that TikTok challenges may be encouraging kids to play with fire.

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B.C. health authority launching 'robotic surgery program'

Fraser Health has announced a "cutting-edge" program it says will see robot-assisted surgeries in the region beginning in 2025.

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'It scares me': B.C. health-care workers seeing signs of flesh-eating drug

Caring for Downtown Eastside residents struggling with wounds aggravated by the toxic drug supply and poor sanitation is already hard enough, but some Vancouver health-care workers are worried the "flesh-eating drug" is already showing signs in the neighbourhood.

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Do drug busts lead to more overdose deaths?

Drug busts have long been a go-to tactic for law enforcement in the so-called ‘war on drugs’, but with the ubiquity of powerful narcotics like fentanyl, it’s doubtful that they do much to actually stem the flow of substances to the street. And a new study out of the United States demonstrating a...

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Why were asylum seekers sleeping on the streets of Toronto?

Asylum seekers come to Canada for safety and a better life, but instead a group of them ended up sleeping on the streets of the country’s biggest city. The Peter Street shelter intake office was thrust into the national spotlight after the city–dealing with an overwhelmed shelter system–started...

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UFC's Ian Heinisch announces indefinite break from MMA due to numerous serious health issues

UFC middleweight Ian Heinisch is taking time away from MMA to address serious health concerns.

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UFC headliner blows shoulder sparring, replacement set for top contender's bout

The UFC has already got a new main event fighter lined up after one of their top prospects was forced from his headlining slot due to injury.

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40 Positive Affirmations To Share With Your Kids To Build Their Confidence

These positive affirmations for kids can reinforce confidence and help them feel empowered and brave.

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Why the Brain Is So Noisy

The surprising importance of spontaneous order and noise to how we think.

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From rapid cooling body bags to 'prescriptions’ for AC, doctors prepare for a future of extreme heat

From body bags for rapid cooling to "prescriptions" for air conditioners, doctors are preparing for a future of extreme heat linked to climate change.

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The Biggest Wastes Of Time We Regret When We Get Older

There are things we all do, or don't do, that lead us to waste far more time than we realize in the moment.

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Scientists unveil the key site that shows we’re in a new climate epoch

The holy grail for understanding the start of the Anthropocene lies at the bottom of a lake in Canada.

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