http://www.thebrighterside.news/health/scientists-discover-massive-new-contributor-to-alzheimers-disease/ Scientists discover massive new contributor to Alzheimer’s disease A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s. JOSEPH SHAVIT Updated Jul 24, 2024 10:19 AM PDT Research has uncovered a pathway that begins in your gut and ends with a … Continue reading More discoveries about Alzheimer’s
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Some foods shouldn’t be washed
betterreport.com/never-wash-these-foods/ Never Wash These 6 Foods Before Cooking Them Scrubbing fruits and vegetables before you eat them is basic kitchen knowledge. We don’t have to tell you that doing so can remove dirt and debris from their surfaces. But that’s not the case with all foods. As backward as it may seem, rinsing off certain … Continue reading Some foods shouldn’t be washed
6 “Bad” fruits you should be eating for weight loss, according to dietitians
https://apple.news/AcQVjJuuWSWSYr3Psm_4zQw 6 "Bad" Fruits You Should Be Eating for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians Fruit is your friend, not your foe, when it comes to losing weight. By Devineé Lingo, M.S., RDN Published on June 25, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Hadda-Garcia Hot Honey Sesame Feta BitesCLOSE PHOTO: MORGAN HUNT GLAZE In a world flooded with misinformation … Continue reading 6 “Bad” fruits you should be eating for weight loss, according to dietitians
Dr Fauci’s memoir finally out — and worth reading
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/books/review/on-call-anthony-fauci.html Anthony Fauci, a Hero to Some and a Villain to Others, Keeps His Cool In a frank but measured memoir, “On Call,” the physician looks back at a career bookended by two public health crises: AIDS and Covid-19. Credit...Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Alexandra Jacobs Published June 18, 2024Updated June 20, 2024BUY BOOK ▾ When you purchase an independently … Continue reading Dr Fauci’s memoir finally out — and worth reading
What the Supreme Court decision means for abortion pill access
apple.news/AaGzCnbBAT4WTwrVnGFAwGg What the Supreme Court decision means for abortion pill access The Supreme Court unanimously rejected an attempt to significantly restrict access to mifepristone, a key abortion medication. By Sabrina Malhi for the Washington Post June 13, 2024 at 2:07 p.m. EDT The Supreme Court unanimously rejected an attempt to significantly restrict access to a key abortion medication, mifepristone, … Continue reading What the Supreme Court decision means for abortion pill access
Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested in study
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/10/microplastics-found-in-every-human-semen-sample-tested-in-chinese-study Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested in study Chinese scientists say further research on potential harm to reproduction from contamination is ‘imperative’ Damian Carrington, Environment editorPublished Mon 10 Jun 2024 08.39 EDTShare Microplastic pollution has been found in all human semen samples tested in a study, and researchers say further research on the … Continue reading Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested in study
If your pool of friends is shrinking, here’s to find new friends as an adult
http://www.self.com/story/adult-friendship-stories 16 People Who Actually Made New Friends in Adulthood Share How They Did It If you feel like it’s too late—or too hard—let these meet-cutes be your inspiration. By Anna Borges June 7, 2024 If you’ve sought out tips for how to make friends as an adult, you know the “best practices”: Join a club, pick up … Continue reading If your pool of friends is shrinking, here’s to find new friends as an adult
Bird flu spreading — here’s what you should know
http://www.self.com/story/bird-flu-h5n1 Bird Flu Is Spreading. Here’s Everything You Should Know Right Now We asked experts about runny eggs, milk, fatality rates, and more. By Katie Camero June 7, 2024 A new strain of bird flu, a.k.a. avian influenza or H5N1, has been circulating in birds and other animals around the globe for a few years now. … Continue reading Bird flu spreading — here’s what you should know
Too many women forced to stop riding bikes because of labial swelling and pain
https://apple.news/A6-5o-BjUTLa477MJHCLJKw [this is one you should read in full if you're either a female bicyclist or know one] Why We Need to Talk About CYCLING’S SILENT EPIDEMIC Too many women are forced off their bikes because of labial swelling and pain. Here’s why it happens, what women can do about it, and how to prevent … Continue reading Too many women forced to stop riding bikes because of labial swelling and pain
Finally, an explanation of why too many restaurants are way too loud — and how to fix it
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/interactive/2024/loud-restaurant-noise-health-effects/? [click thru for graphs, sound effects and more] WHY RESTAURANTS ARE SO LOUD, AND WHAT SCIENCE SAYS WE CAN DO ABOUT IT By Bishop Sand, Leslie Shapiro and William Neff Photos by Béatrice de Géa for The Washington Post June 2, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. An acoustics professor, a food critic and an audio producer are staring at … Continue reading Finally, an explanation of why too many restaurants are way too loud — and how to fix it
How long do eggs keep?
http://www.nytimes.com/article/how-long-do-eggs-last.html How Long Do Eggs Really Last? Believe it or not: It’s longer than you think. Credit...Getty Images By Krysten Chambrot May 21, 2024 That carton of eggs has been sitting in the fridge for a while. You check the expiration date, and you’re a few days past. Are they still OK to eat? It’s the … Continue reading How long do eggs keep?
“Shield laws” help those in states banning abortion to get pills by mail
apple.news/A6jW6SJjGQ_e9-ZT8LeZ0VQ New laws help people in US states with bans get abortion pills: ‘Most people don’t know it’s available’ ‘Shield laws’ allowed medical providers to ship pills to over 40,000 people in states that forbid abortions in last five months of 2023 Carter ShermanTue 14 May 2024 09.01 EDTShare Over the last five months of … Continue reading “Shield laws” help those in states banning abortion to get pills by mail
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