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The Mysterious Disease That's Affected Bill Nye’s Family—And Thousands of Others—for Centuries

Nearly three decades after the final episode of his beloved TV show aired, the Science Guy hasn’t lost his way. In fact, in an era when science often feels under siege, he’s doubled down on it. This time, though, it’s personal.

www.menshealth.com

If Sugar Is So Bad for Us, Why Is the Sugar in Fruit Ok?

Whole fruits are a great source of nutrients like fiber and hardly have enough fructose to do any harm.

getpocket.com

 

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'Silent' crisis threatens to wipe out $300bn major coastal industry

Scientists have warned of an environmental crisis threatening to destroy a $300 billion global industry critical to coastal communities worldwide.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Why Eight Hours a Night Isn’t Enough, According to a Leading Sleep Scientist

Your genes can determine whether you're a morning person or night owl.

getpocket.com

 

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reveals shocking battle with health issue

For a guy known for being larger-than-life - in both biceps and box office numbers - Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has always seemed indestructible.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Damar Hamlin's Heart Stopped on the Football Field. His Comeback Could Change Lives Everywhere.

"I'm on borrowed time, and I'm here for a reason," Hamlin said in an interview shown at the Men's Health Lab event in NYC.

www.menshealth.com

 

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The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods

They don't often get the spotlight—but deserve to.

time.com

 

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NFL Legend Barry Sanders Reveals He Suffered a Heart Attack

Former NFL star Barry Sanders is speaking out about the health scare he experienced last year, revealing that he suffered a heart attack during a recruiting trip for one of his sons.

people.com

NFL legend Barry Sanders opens up about recent health scare, reveals he suffered a heart attack

Sanders is hoping that his story can help others

www.cbssports.com

 

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Shrinkflation continues ...

https://www.fastcompany.com/91348775/why-your-next-bottle-of-shampoo-might-come-in-a-soda-can

 

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Doctors Who Specialize In Women's Health Share The 9 Things They Would Never, Ever Do

From pregnancy no-nos to rules to follow during menopause.

www.huffpost.com

 

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How Much Sleep Do You Need When You Are Sick? A Lot More Than You Think

When we’re sick, all we want to do is sleep. But it is far easier said than done.

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New high blood pressure guidelines: Think your blood pressure is fine? Think again - Harvard Health

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www.health.harvard.edu

 

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Are You Eating Too Much Protein? This Common Amino Acid Could Reveal the Answer

Maybe time to go less ham on the ham, for your arteries’ sake.

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When Does the Human Brain Peak? Here's What Scientists Actually Know About Cognitive Decline

If this presidential cycle has unified us on anything, it might be that cognitive decline is a hard thing to talk about. It seems at once fair game to ask about an impossible thing to answer: How well does the brain fair with age?

www.inverse.com

Mind + Body

The latest news and scientific studies on everything to do with our minds and bodies, including articles on psychology, sex, drugs, exercise, and nutrition.

www.inverse.com

Music Doesn’t Just Trigger Memories — It Can Fundamentally Alter Them

The science behind memories and music goes a lot deeper than you might thing.

www.inverse.com

Meditation Can Boost Productivity — But Only Up To A Point

Overwork and burnout are affecting many Americans. Is mindfulness and meditation the answer?

www.inverse.com

 

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Celsius breaks silence over link between its drinks and cocaine

Celsius has broken its silence in response to a sports reporter's claim that the energy drink can trigger a false positive for cocaine on drug tests.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Ready-to-eat shrimp recalled due to bacteria that can KILL

The Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to not eat Bornstein Seafoods of Bellingham, Washington's Cooked & Peeled, Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp.

www.dailymail.co.uk

My daughter died after trip to the dentist triggered deadly condition

Silvanna Moreno, 9, from San Diego, was rushed to the hospital following a three-hour root canal and fillings in March this year after her breathing 'quietened and slowed' before halting completely. Doctors failed to resuscitate her.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Teenager, 14, dies within days of catching rare bacterial infection

The recent eight grade Hughes Academy of Science and Technology graduate woke up before 5am and was 'clearly not well,' his dad said.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Shot by His Father and Left Blind—Now He's a Hardcore Gamer

Ross Minor lost his eyesight at 8 years old. Today, he’s a hardcore gamer who runs YouTube and Twitch channels and consults for big studios. This is not—necessarily—an inspirational story.

www.wired.com

 

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‘Tears are not unusual,’ says retired social worker on a cross-Canada listening tour

A retired social worker from Nova Scotia has had dozens of conversations with strangers since he started his cross-Canada listening tour.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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Trio of siblings from Congo graduate York University

From Congo to Canada, a trio of siblings graduated from York University. Carol Charles speaks about their journey.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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My Day of Eating Nothing But ‘Cancelable Food’

After cooking four of the truly strange meals Twitter told me about last week, I can tell you which ones are actually deserving of their time in the limelight

melmagazine.com

What’s the Difference Between a Gyro and a Shawarma?

It all comes back to that utterly beautiful spinning meat

melmagazine.com

Who Really Invented the Blooming Onion? Peeling Open the World’s Greasiest Mystery

From New Orleans to Tampa to Springfield, New Jersey — the only place the Bloomin’ Onion definitely didn’t come from was Australia

melmagazine.com

Is There Such a Thing as a Healthy Quesadilla?

I could be convinced to lose the side of sour cream

melmagazine.com

What’s the Difference Between Pico de Gallo and Salsa? (Asking for a Friend)

Be careful — Chipotle workers will get spicy if you mix them up

melmagazine.com

 

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Why Are Americans So Unhealthy? Part I: Is Ultra-Processed Food Killing Us? - The Ringer

Americans die younger and faster than the residents of almost every other rich country. Why? There’s gun violence, drug overdoses, and car crashes. Young people are much more likely to die from these accidents than those…

www.theringer.com

What Experts Really Think About Smartphones and Mental Health - The Ringer

I’m very concerned about the relationship between smartphone use and America’s mental health crisis. But many researchers don’t see things my way. They insist that there is little to no empirical data showing that smartphone and social media use drives up anxiety or depression. So what’s the...

www.theringer.com

 

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Doctors alarm over cancer rising in young men that most are unaware of

Scientists at Ohio State University found that despite the cancer rising among young men, few were aware that the disease could strike at a young age.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Blow to the groin during match helped spot a man's testicular cancer

Liam Landers, from Chelmsford, was clueless about his illness until a collision on the pitch saw an opposition player's hand accidentally hit him in the crotch.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Massively popular supplement could increase bowel cancer risk

A top oncologist is sounding the alarm over massively popular supplement, due to the swathe of research that shows chemicals within it could trigger bowel cancer.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Warning issued over specific tattoo colour linked to deadly cancer

A study published last year by Swedish researchers found tattoos can increase your risk of a deadly blood cancer, and the threat could lie with a specific colour.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Diet soda linked to disease that kills 100,000 Americans each year

A study suggests that those who regularly drink diet sodas have a more than double risk of having Type 2 diabetes compared to their counterparts

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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50-Year-Old Muscles Just Can’t Grow Big Like They Used to—The Biology of How Muscles Change With Age

As people age, the chemical signaling pathways in muscles become less potent, and it gets harder to build muscle and maintain strength. But the health benefits of strength training only increase with age.

getpocket.com

 

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The Strange Endurance of Consuming Human Blood for Our Health

From draining slain gladiators to modern-day "sangs," people have long looked to blood as a panacea.

www.atlasobscura.com

 

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The Connection Between Exercise and Alcohol Use Disorder Just Got Weirder

A meta-analysis looked at 17 randomized controlled trials and found that exercise improved alcohol dependence and overall health in people with alcohol use disorder.

www.inverse.com

The World’s 3 Healthiest Diets in 2024 Have One Crucial Thing In Common

A new US News & World Reports overview on diets places Mediterranean, DASH and MIND as the top three overall diets, none of which pertain to weight loss.

www.inverse.com

The Microbiome’s Forgotten Cousin Could Be Key to Solving America’s Gut Issues

Human innards are teeming with viruses that infect bacteria. What are they up to?

www.inverse.com

This Common Parasite May Hold The Secret To Curing Troubling Brain Diseases

A new study published in Nature Microbiology has pioneered the use of a single-celled parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, to inject therapeutic proteins into brain cells.

www.inverse.com

 

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A 27-Year Study Says 1 Thing Is Key to Happiness and Longevity in Work and Life

It all comes from one thing that you can spark with eight questions to yourself.

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How To Get Rid Of Dowager’s Hump, According To Physical Therapists

Fix your neck once and for all.

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A Boy's Hands Were Amputated When He Was 12. Now 29, He Feels 'Whole Again' Following a Double Hand Transplant: 'Medical Marvel'

Nearly 17 years after having his hands amputated, Luka Krizanac, 29, underwent a bilateral hand transplant at Penn Medicine, a procedure the hospital is calling a “medical marvel.”

people.com

Woman Whose Face Was Infamously ‘Ripped Off’ by Chimp Shares Results of Transplant That ‘Brought My Life Back'

Charla Nash was gruesomely attacked by a friend's chimp in 2009 and left with no face or hands. Now, thanks to a ground-breaking face transplant, she described being brought back to life after years of wearing a veil to hide her disfigurement.

people.com

Eric Dane Has No Plans to Quit Working amid ALS Diagnosis: ‘Ride This ‘Til the Wheels Come Off’

Eric Dane — who revealed in April that he was diagnosed with ALS — shared that despite his “setbacks,” he has no plans of giving up his acting career.

people.com

Cause of Death Revealed for 28-Year-Old Mom Who Died Hours After BBL Surgery in Miami: Reports

The cause of death for Ahmonique Miller, 28, who died after getting cosmetic surgery in Miami on June 5, has been revealed, NBC 6 South Florida reported, citing the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s office.

people.com

I Conquered Cancer in My Senior Year of High School (Exclusive)

Aubrey Barnett was diagnosed with a rare cancer, Burkitt lymphoma, as she started her senior year of high school. As she underwent treatment, she continued to cheer competitively and was even crowned Homecoming Queen, which she celebrated from her hospital room.

people.com

Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman Who Was Kept Alive Due to Georgia Abortion Ban Gives Birth to 1-Lb. Baby

Adriana Smith, who was 10 weeks pregnant in February when she was declared brain dead, was kept alive due to Georgia’s strict ban on abortion. After nearly four months on life support, Smith gave birth via emergency c-section.

people.com

 

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Three die from ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart and Kroger

Federal health authorities are investigating the deaths of three people and a pregnancy loss in connection to listeria contamination of products sold at retail giants Walmart and Kroger.

www.dailymail.co.uk

What it's REALLY like to get sick with listeria, according to victims

Michael Silberman, 86 and from Florida , was hospitalized for two weeks with meningitis and encephalitis - or swelling in the brain - and sepsis , or potentially fatal blood poisoning, after he ate a turkey made by the billion dollar company in a sandwich.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Five iconic food and drink brands set for change under RFK Jr

Used in the American food supply for decades to give treats an appealing hue, in recent years concerns have been raised over the health effects of food dyes.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Two Suns, One City: Karachi’s Dueling Realities in a Warming World - Inside Climate News

As another punishing summer edges into Karachi, a Stanford researcher and a former climate minister confront the same crisis—extreme heat—from opposite ends of Pakistan’s most populous city.

insideclimatenews.org

Home - Inside Climate News

insideclimatenews.org

 

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Burpees Are a Great Full-Body Exercise—But There Are Other Options

Start with the original army version and see how your body responds.

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10 Signs of a Ministroke That You Really Shouldn’t Ignore—Especially as a Woman

Despite its nickname, a transient ischemic attack is serious and underdiagnosed in this group.

www.self.com

Why I Don't Think Pilates Should Be Your Main Workout — as an Instructor in Training

A certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor-in-training shares her take on why Pilates shouldn't be your only workout style.

www.popsugar.com

 

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6 Habits Your Gut Is Begging You to Break, According to GI Docs

Ditch these behaviors to steer clear of stomach upset and digestive woes.

www.self.com

3 Push-Up Modifications to Try If You Can’t Yet Get a Full One

These expert-approved moves will help you build the strength you need.

www.self.com