Why a cool wash may be good for the planet but bad for your health: From washing clothes to trendy reusable drinking cups, how to go green without getting ill A study suggested machines used at low temps may harbour…
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Medicinal cannabis may not ease sleep problems in the long run
Medicinal cannabis might not ease sleep problems in people with chronic pain over the long term, because frequent users might build up tolerance to its sleep-inducing effects, suggests preliminary research published online in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. A second…
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Finding Joy While Struggling With Infertility Over The Holidays
Last night, my parents hosted Chanukah dinner for my siblings and our significant others. My father declared it the best Chanukkah he’s ever had. It was truly joyous. We took down several shots of vodka (we are of Russian Jewish…
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The man with a five-inch HORN sticking out of his back due to cancer
Man has a five-inch ‘dragon’ HORN removed from his back after it turned out to be skin cancer that he ignored for three years The giant cutaneous horn is a build-up of skin and hair protein, called keratin It was…
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Experience Jack and Rose’s Epic Love Story as You Sail on the Titanic II
When we talk about classical romance stories, we often think about those heart-wrenching epic love stories like Romeo and Juliet (of the same title) and Jack and Rose from the movie Titanic. We’re moved by the sacrifices they made for…
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How Neko the Cat Stole the Hearts of His Adopters
happytail_petey_121819_main.jpg For much of her life, Alicja K. has lived with and loved dogs, but living in a Manhattan high-rise apartment, she recently opted to adopt a cat for the first time in her life. Alicja, a doctor of physical…
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The real reasons you should be eating more tahini
Tahini doesn’t really appear too appetizing — basically, it looks like boring beige sludge. There’s a lot more to tahini than meets the eye, though. This popular Middle Eastern condiment is made of ground sesame seeds, but according to mindbodygreen,…
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Fisherman, 31, escapes after being bitten on the leg by a CROCODILE
Fisherman, 31, escapes death after his leg was mauled by a CROCODILE that snuck up on him from behind while he was wading in a lake at night The man was with one other person who ‘made noises’ to try…
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Are your children sleeping enough? New blood test might hold the answer
A simple blood test could provide a reliable metric to tell if children are sleeping enough—which is also a marker for general health as sleep affects susceptibility to many diseases—according to new research published in Experimental Physiology this week. It…
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Queen Victoria Women’s Centre harnesses the power of art
A series of new programs run for women by the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre aims to engage a wider audience, encourage interaction and bring together women from across the state. Jo Porter, CEO of the centre, comes from an arts…
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