Cupcakes, candy, and soda are some sugar-filled goodies that are readily available at every gas station, grocery store, and pharmacy. Mounting research finds sugar can be as addictive as certain illegal drugs, with one study from 2013, published in the…
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Why You Should Think Twice About Getting A Massage
Not only does massage therapy feel good, it can be one of the most beneficial treatments for soft tissue concerns. But it’s not foolproof; there can be issues that follow a massage. Thankfully, these are usually rare. Massage is simply…
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The ebb and flow of COVID-19 vaccine support: What social media tells us about Australians and the jab
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout has hit yet another crossroads. Public confidence has wavered following the federal government’s announcement last week that the Pfizer vaccine was the preferred choice for people under age 50. The advice was based on an extremely…
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Slovak regulator voices misgivings about Sputnik vaccine
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Slovakia’s drug regulator said Thursday it was not able to determine the safety of a batch of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine delivered to Bratislava last month, voicing misgivings about its composition. The EU member state of…
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A new mouse model gave surprising findings about Folling Disease
In Norway, all newborn children are tested for 25 rare genetic diseases through the Newborn Screening program, and the most common of these is phenylketonuria (abbreviated to PKU), known as Folling Disease. Every year, between 3-7 children are born in…
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What It Means When You Dream About Fighting With Someone
As unusual as they can be, our dreams can actually tell us a lot about ourselves. While some researchers believe they’re “just noise,” other people tend to think the content of our dreams can be psychoanalyzed and linked to our…
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The Truth About Whether Vaccinated People Can Spread COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine, it’s been a “learn as we go” kind of situation. Consider that at first, it was widely reported vaccinated individuals could still potentially spread the illness to those who had not received their shots….
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Think Twice About Skipping This Meal If You Want To Lose Weight
If you’re trying to lose weight, there’s a good possibility that you’re cutting back on your calorie intake. There are several diets and eating plans available, and while some involve cutting carbs or other food groups, most of them boil…
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Calls to poison centers about high-powered magnets increased by 444% after ban lifted
High-powered magnets are small, shiny magnets made from powerful rare earth metals. Since they started showing up in children’s toys in the early 2000s and then later in desk sets in 2009, high-powered magnets have caused thousands of injuries and…
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The Problematic Truth About Subscription Boxes
After all these years of trying to think outside the box, companies have turned to the box — the subscription box, that is. These monthly, quarterly, or annual services have popped up in a variety of different areas. Clothing, food,…
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