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Hustle culture's not your fault. If you don't want to live this way anymore, here's what to do

Treating work as a religion has become the norm. If you don’t want to live this way, an author has some advice.

www.ctvnews.ca

2 more caffeinated drinks recalled for not meeting caution label requirements: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has issued a recall for two more caffeinated drinks for not meeting caution label requirements.

www.ctvnews.ca

6 dessert cup brands recalled due to possible bacteria contamination

Multiple brands of a dessert cup are being recalled in Canada and the United States over a possible bacteria contamination.

www.ctvnews.ca

Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia

Patients who take blockbuster drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss may face life-threatening complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia. This summer's guidance to halt the medication for up to a week may not go far enough, either.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Noam Chomsky and Andrea Moro on the Limits of Our Comprehension

An excerpt from Chomsky and Moro’s new book “The Secrets of Words.”

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Inside the “Toxic” World of Selling Supplements and Skincare on Social Media

Lured in by six-figure salaries, travel and an instant sisterhood, some distributors feel blindsided when they learn about the realities of multi-level marketing communities.

getpocket.com

Six Natural Ways to Treat Hay Fever

When stocks of over-the-counter remedies run low, there are alternative methods to keep symptoms at bay.

getpocket.com

 

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What I Wish My Dad Taught Me When I Was Little, According To 11 Men

It's impossible to teach everything. But it’s helpful to know what lesson might be missed the most. Here's what these men wish they learned from their dads.

www.fatherly.com

 

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Obstetrician found mostly responsible for baby's brain injuries during delivery at Lions Gate Hospital

The baby survived and is now 8 years old but continues to suffer from the effects of brain damage

vancouversun.com

 

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Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov dies at age 21

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has died at the age of 21. The first-round pick in the 2020 draft had been battling brain cancer.

vancouversun.com

Former Maple Leafs first-round pick Rodion Amirov passes away at 21

Former Toronto Maple Leafs first-round pick Rodion Amirov has died, his agent Dan Milstein tweeted Monday. He was 21.

www.sportsnet.ca

Leafs prospect Amirov, 21, dies from brain tumor

Toronto Maple Leafs forward prospect Rodion Amirov, who was the club's 2020 first-round pick, has died, his agent Dan Milstein confirmed Monday. He was 21.

www.espn.com

 

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Why No One Feels Like They Can Focus Anymore

And what to do about it

time.com

 

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A Pig Kidney Has Worked in a Brain Dead Human for a Month

This is a big step towards addressing the worldwide organ transplant shortage.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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'You are responsible': CFIA issues notice to retailers following several caffeinated energy drink recalls

After a series of recalls for several types of caffeinated energy drinks, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency put out a public notice on Tuesday reminding the industry that they are responsible for adhering to Canada's requirements regarding caffeine levels in beverages they sell.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Brain tumour patient lands job alongside doctor who saved her life a decade ago

A neurosurgeon who performed life-saving brain surgery on a 10-year-old patient a decade ago said it’s surreal to work alongside her in his lab this summer.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

Kids overdosing is a public health emergency, Canadian pediatricians say

A new survey says an alarming number of kids age 12 and older have been treated for drug overdoses in Canada.

www.ctvnews.ca

Health minister monitoring COVID-19 'very closely' amid early signs cases on the rise

Canada's new Health Minister Mark Holland says the federal government is monitoring the COVID-19 situation 'very closely' as the latest data from the Public Health Agency of Canada suggests infections may be rising, while cautioning that an uptick is expected as the fall nears as a new variant...

www.ctvnews.ca

U.S. FDA approves Pfizer's blood cancer therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted accelerated approval to Pfizer's therapy for treating patients with a type of blood cancer that is difficult to treat, the company said.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Turning to dollar stores for groceries? Here's what a dietician recommends

As Canadians continue to feel the financial toll of inflation while grocery shopping, one registered dietitian offers practical tips for cutting costs at dollar stores, without compromising nutrition.

www.ctvnews.ca

Ikea blinds recalled due to choking hazard for children

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for Ikea blinds, warning that the products pose a choking hazard to children.

www.ctvnews.ca

Canada among 10 countries reporting highest cumulative mpox cases, WHO reports

As an mpox outbreak continues to spread globally, the World Health Organization says Canada is among the top 10 countries reporting the highest cumulative cases to date.

www.ctvnews.ca

Overtime, sick days due to illness or disability rose for health-care workers during pandemic: StatCan

The demands of the COVID-19 pandemic led more nurses, personal support workers and others in the health-care field to work more overtime hours but also miss more days at work compared to pre-pandemic times, a recent report from Statistics Canada has found.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Woman dies of rare Powassan virus in Rhode Island

An 80-year-old woman died in mid-July after being bitten by a tick carrying the virus, marking the second U.S. death from the disease this year.

www.newsweek.com

Morning-after pill works better with common drug, study suggests

"This combination can be potentially put into routine clinical use to improve the effectiveness of emergency contraception," Raymond Li, told Newsweek.

www.newsweek.com

Is the Metaverse the Next Big Step in Health Care Evolution?

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre explores new ways it can offer its health care capabilities in the metaverse.

www.newsweek.com

 

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I was diagnosed with skin cancer. All I cared about was my looks

My emotional response to this news had nothing to do with skin cancer per se.

www.newsweek.com

This kitchen spice could help you cut body fat and increase your metabolism

"What we found is that this small spice can burn calories and maintain body weight, while increasing appetite and food consumption," the study lead said.

www.newsweek.com

Woman shares reality of 150lb weight loss with permanent deep stretch marks

"These are some of the most unique and beautiful stretch marks I've ever seen. Truly amazing what our bodies can do, and the art they create," a TikToker wrote.

www.newsweek.com

Too hot to work? America's next big labor battle

The Biden administration has called for heat safety regulation at a federal level—but the lifesaving measures might be a long time coming.

www.newsweek.com

 

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Exact moment cat scratches woman's eye, leaving her blind, caught on video

So far, the video, captioned: "You can NEVER trust even the sweetest animal," has over 6 million views.

www.newsweek.com

I was sober for 10 years—but a psychedelic medicine changed my life

I decided that the journey could actually strengthen my sobriety through a deeper understanding of myself.

www.newsweek.com

Moment woman thinks she's having a heart attack at work caught on CCTV

"I legitimately thought I was dying," Jazz Davis, told Newsweek of her health scare.

www.newsweek.com

Woman shares MRI scan to prove how contraceptive pill gave her two tumors

30-year-old Makenzie Hammond has been diagnosed with two hepatic adenomas in her liver, which are tumors that can develop as a result of taking the pill.

www.newsweek.com

Cosmetic surgery patient left with rotting skin to get $13M

The diabetic patient was left with severe scarring after her plastic surgery wounds became infected, which her surgeon had not warned her about.

www.newsweek.com

 

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The Other Drug War: Inside the World of Counterfeit Viagra

How the gaps in our health-care system are responsible for propping up a dangerous, global and billion-dollar industry

melmagazine.com

A Day in the Life of a Music Festival Medic

‘You’ve got limited supplies, you’re out in the middle of a field with a million people around you, you can’t hear because of the music and you just don’t know what’s going to happen’

melmagazine.com

The Tall Tale of the White Incel King of Thailand

When a young man bragged on an incel forum that he had gone to Thailand and had sex with many women, the reaction sparked a debate over whether the poster was a blackpilled folk hero, or a fakecel desperate for attention from other lonely men

melmagazine.com

Fox News Told Them COVID Was Fake. Then They Got Sick.

‘I have no doubt that President Trump and Fox News have caused people to die.’ This is what it’s like to lose your dad twice — first to Rush Limbaugh, then to the ICU as he battles a disease he believes is a hoax

melmagazine.com

 

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You Really Shouldn’t Be Stretching Before You Lift Weights

Numerous studies have shown that it’s not warming up your muscles, but putting them in harm’s way

melmagazine.com

How ‘Chicken, Broccoli and Rice’ Became a Dubious Magic Formula for Celebrity Muscles

These days, nearly every leading action star credits his physique to the holy trinity of chicken, broccoli and rice. But seasoned bodybuilders find it very hard to believe that a diet they use to cut weight can add such impressive cinematic swole

melmagazine.com

How Much Do Peloton’s Scenic Rides Prepare Me for the Real Thing?

I certainly don’t breeze through them, but can pedaling away in my bedroom — even very, very intensely — ever match the effort it takes to cruise through Big Sur or the Australian Outback?

melmagazine.com

The First Thing You Should Reach for in the Morning Is Sunlight

According to Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, one of the best things we can do for our mental health is to go outside and catch a few rays when we first wake up

melmagazine.com

Is It Delusional to Think Frozen Yogurt Is Better for Me Than Ice Cream?

I’m eating the whole pint either way

melmagazine.com

How to Differentiate Between Depression and Exhaustion

If you feel like a fussy baby who needs a nap some days and a depressed adult who cannot find the energy to function other days, you’re not alone. That’s because there’s a very thin line between depression and exhaustion

melmagazine.com

My Quest for a Natural Psychedelic High

It’s possible to experience a temporarily altered state without drugs or alcohol through a neurological phenomenon known as the Ganzfeld effect. And all it takes is a ping-pong ball, headphones and a knife

melmagazine.com

Health | MEL Magazine

melmagazine.com

 

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Can This High-Tech Stress Relief Device Send My Brainwaves to a State of Healing Bliss?

NuCalm promotes itself as neuroscience-backed stress and sleep technology. In practice, though, it just helped me nap.

melmagazine.com

 

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Anyone tried this? It’s actually not that bad
You will have to get use to the taste but it’s pretty decent

 

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Acid Reflux Meds May Lead to a Higher Risk of Dementia

The cure might be worse than the disease—much worse.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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Here’s How Much of Your Daily Diet Should Come From Processed Foods

Energy gels and packaged snacks are convenient, but what do they mean for your heart health?

getpocket.com

 

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Canada in the Year 2060 - Macleans.ca

Summers lost to fire and smoke. Biblical floods. Dying forests. Retreating coasts. Economic turmoil and political unrest. It’s going to be a weird century. Here’s what it will look like—and how Canada can get through it.

macleans.ca

 

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Dealer gets 10 years in prison in death of actor Michael K. Williams

A New York City drug dealer was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for providing "The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, causing his death.

www.ctvnews.ca

Ozempic shortage expected in Canada: manufacturer

A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, the manufacturer says.

www.ctvnews.ca

New drug to treat postpartum depression in U.S. also needed in Canada 'ASAP': doctor

The approval of a fast-acting, short-term medication in the United States to treat postpartum depression has Canadian maternal health experts and advocates hoping people north of the border will soon have access to the same treatment.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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edmonton.citynews.ca

 

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Here’s Why Your Brain Won’t Let You Remember New Passwords

Multiple experiments indicate certain kinds of information never enter working memory.

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Doctors Explain Exactly What to Do When a Cut Won’t Stop Bleeding

Sliced your finger? Don’t freak out, and follow these steps.

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We Are All Animals at Night | Hazlitt

Working night shifts was exhausting, but it showed me a side of humanity and community I haven’t experienced since.

hazlitt.net

 

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‘We Have a Deep Hatred of Taking Food Seriously’: An Interview with Alicia Kennedy | Hazlitt

The author of No Meat Required on the politics of veganism, living and eating in Puerto Rico, and the future of subscription lettuce.

hazlitt.net

Why Did Joyce Carol Vincent Die Alone? | Hazlitt

I saw myself in the loneliness of her passing, and studied it for ways to avoid the same fate.

hazlitt.net

 

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11 Discontinued Breakfast Cereals

If you’re craving a nostalgia trip, take a look back at these discontinued cereals from the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s.

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How to Boost Your VO2 Max So Running Faster Feels Easier

Improving this physiological measurement can help you gain more speed with less effort.

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Take the high road: the man who visited every country in the world – without boarding a plane

At 34, Torbjørn Pedersen embarked on a seemingly impossible journey that would take 10 years – and involve cerebral malaria and being held up at gunpoint. He reflects on the highs, the lows and the joy of getting married en route

www.theguardian.com

 

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Health officials urge residents to get booster shot before the fall season

With fall right around the corner, health officials are reminding the public to get a booster shot when they become available. They say early signs show COVID-19 and other respiratory infections are trending up.

kitchener.ctvnews.ca

 

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New drug may spare some from risky bowel cancer op

Durvalumab can destroy cancers in the lower part of the bowel - removing the need for an operation.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Dementia drug may be unsafe for 9 out of 10 patients

One of the first Alzheimer's drugs capable of slowing the disease's progression should not be given to the majority of patients due to safety concerns, a study suggests.

www.dailymail.co.uk

NFL's Jimmy Graham Arrested, New Video Shows Saints TE Running From Security

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance Friday night.

www.tmz.com

 

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Covid sample in Michigan has mutations of BA.X

Researchers tracking the variant - dubbed BA.X, or BA.2.86 - say a case has been detected in Michigan. A total of five cases have been spotted amid fears the variant is more widespread.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Blue light-filtering glasses make NO difference, researchers say

Blue light pumped out by computers and phones is said to be ruining our eyesight by causing us to strain. But academics from Britain and Australia claim the spectacles 'probably' make no difference.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Weight-loss drugs 10 times more expensive in US than other countries

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelus are markedly more expensive in the US than in other wealthy countries - up to 10 times more.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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£10,000 op to reduce my boobs because I struggled to pick up my kids

Victoria Marsh, from Warwickshire, went to her local GP to ask for a breast reduction on the NHS. Despite 'starving herself' to meet the BMI criteria, Victoria was rejected.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Five people in Tampa Bay killed by flesh-eating bacteria

Flesh-eating bacteria has killed five people in Tampa Bay and officials have warned locals not to enter the sea with any cuts or grazes on their skin.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Inside the harrowing world of Las Vegas's 'MOLE PEOPLE'

YouTuber Brandon Buckingham went about interviewing a handful of the 2,000 or so people living under the Strip's five-star hotels and casinos to find out what life is really like.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Brandon Spikes Says He Ambushed Tebow W/ Pics Of Nude Women Amid Virginity Claims

Tim Tebow's former Florida teammate took drastic measures to confirm he was really saving himself for marriage.

www.tmz.com

Demi-Leigh Tebow Hot Shots

Demi-Leigh Tebow Hot Shots

www.tmz.com

 

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You’re Never Too Old to Regain Lost Muscle. And You Can Do It at Home.

“Building and maintaining strength is one of the most important things you can do at any stage of life, and it’s extremely important after age 50,” a sports medicine physician said.

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‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. What Are They Doing to Us?

PFAS lurk in so much of what we eat, drink and use. Scientists are only beginning to understand how they’re impacting our health — and what to do about them.

www.nytimes.com

A Trip to India Changed My Perspective on Being a Vegetarian

While visiting her Indian in-laws for the first time, a plant-eating writer learns a new appreciation for meat-free cuisine.

www.shondaland.com

 

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5 Fitness Pillars to Stay in Shape for Your Entire Life

Want stellar health and a killer physique without the forced-march workouts? Get some skin back in the game with these 5 pillars of lifelong fitness.

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Bodyweight Challenge: “I Tried a 4-Week Push up Challenge–Here’s How It Went”

One writer—who has always struggled with push ups—took on a 30-day challenge to try and master the upper body move. Here’s what happened.

getpocket.com

$1.8 million to retire? Are you kidding?

The numbers show that most people don’t understand math, don’t understand finance, and are wildly out of touch with reality

www.marketwatch.com

Boiling an egg, jointing chicken, making pasta: Essential kitchen skills everyone should master

Tick these basic kitchen techniques off your to-do list with our how-to guides to braising, baking, egg-cooking, barbecuing and more.

www.smh.com.au