Ever wonder what causes mastitis? As you probably know, this condition is common among breastfeeding women. Up to 33% of new mothers develop mastitis during lactation, according to a 2003 review featured in the journal Disease in Childhood. Its causes…
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TikTok Users Swear By This Device for a Chiseled Jawline—But It’s Actually Really Dangerous
Social media has a weird way of making you feel insecure about things you didn't even know you should be concerned with—and currently, it's been focusing on your jawline. The popular social media app TikTok is flooded right now with…
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Why worrying about a pill's side-effects could actually CAUSE them
Why worrying about a pill’s side-effects could actually CAUSE them: ‘Nocebo’ effect means if we expect a tablet to make us feel ill it could spark phantom symptoms, experts warn The patient leaflet that comes with your medication provides important,…
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This Man’s Diarrhea and Vomiting Were Actually Caused by Parasitic Worms in His Stomach
The man was asked to give a stool sample, and doctors found fertilized eggs from the intestinal parasite Ascaris lumbricoides in his poop. He was eventually given IV fluids, a single dose of the anti-parasitic drug albendazole, and discharged him…
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Here’s how a COVID-19 vaccine would actually work
We’ve been wearing masks and socially distancing for months now because of the coronavirus, but an end in sight came a step closer. U.S. drug company Pfizer and German partner BioNTech SE announced that early analysis of their Covid-19 vaccine…
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How mindful breathing might actually help your run
Running can work wonders for our mental health. Here, a fitness expert explains how, and gives us her top tips on making the best of running as a mood-boosting exercise. I think it’s safe to say that this hasn’t been…
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Dollar Store items that are actually cheaper at Walmart
Dollar stores have a well-established reputation for stocking the most affordable items across the board. The clue, after all, is in the name. Most frugal shoppers may take it for granted that the best deals are available at discount chains like…
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There’s actually a word for the climate change-induced despair you’ve been feeling
In a sunny Australian city known for being one of the world’s largest coal export ports, an environmental philosopher would often field pleading calls from residents. As they spoke, their distress over the sheer scale of the impacts from open-pit…
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What does detox tea actually do?
It’s after the holidays and you’ve just spent your break indulging in a bit more than you would like, so you probably feel a detox is in order. Chances are, you’ll be heading to the closest brick-and-mortar or online shop…
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