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The Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea: Understanding the Health Risks
Mercola proudly supports these charities and organizations. View All Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola, unless otherwise noted. Individual a… [+1007 chars]
A Daughter's Heartfelt Journey Through Caregiving and Loss
Rachael Piltch-Loeb's father showed symptoms of Alzheimer's shortly before her first son was born.Rachael Piltch-Loeb <ul><li>Rachael Piltch-Loeb, 35, noticed signs of cognitive decline in her fathe… [+6977 chars]
Emma Willis Undergoes Keyhole Surgery for Congenital Heart Defect
The Voice presenter Emma Willis, 49, has had keyhole surgery after "48 years" not knowing she had a hole in her heart. The mum-of-three, who is married to Busted star Matt Willis, shared photos take… [+3286 chars]
Navigating the Complexities of Setting Boundaries with Parents
Boundaries are hardest to set with the people youve known the longestyour parentsand its natural to stress about how theyll go over. People worry that by asserting this preference, theyre tearing dow… [+6946 chars]
Embracing Health Over Thinness: A Personal Journey with Ozempic
In the summer of 2022, I decided to try taking Ozempic to lose weight. At the time, I was an early adopter. The media frenzy about GLP1 agonists hadn't yet started. Even my own doctor was surprised … [+6627 chars]
A Decade of Transformation: How the Apple Watch Inspired a Running Journey
The first Apple Watch hit stores a decade ago on April 24, 2015. When mine arrived, I had no idea that putting on the Apple Watch would be the first step toward me becoming a half-marathon runner. A… [+4505 chars]
Redefining Salads: A New Approach to Nutrient-Rich Eating
Haarala Hamilton <ul><li>Clementine Haxby is a chef, recipe developer, nutritional advisor, and personal trainer.</li><li>She shared three recipes from her new book, The Salad Project.</li><li>They … [+14183 chars]
Premenstrual Disorder Takes a Toll on Relationships, Research Reveals
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) takes a "significant" toll on daily life and relationships, a study has found. PMDD, which is a severe cyclical, hormone-based mood disorder linked to periods,… [+1416 chars]
Innovative Antiviral Gum Developed by University of Pennsylvania Researchers
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvanias School of Dental Medicine have developed a gum made from bean power that can trap the influenza virus and apparently viruses that cause herpes in a lab.… [+918 chars]
Study Shows Promise of Varenicline in Helping Young People Quit Vaping
A new study exploring the use of a popular anti-smoking pill to help young people quit vaping is being hailed as "exciting" by Australian researchers. The study, conducted by Massachusetts General… [+5595 chars]
NHS Watchdog Raises Alarm: Exhaustion Among Hospital Staff Poses Serious Risks to Patient Safety
Extreme tiredness and exhaustion among NHS staff poses a significant risk to patients, England's NHS safety watchdog warns. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body said medication errors, im… [+3063 chars]
Alarming Air Quality Report Reveals Over 156 Million Americans Face Health Risks
A new report on air quality across the United States offered a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollutio… [+5823 chars]
Boosting Dopamine: Simple Steps to Enhance Mental Health and Well-Being
Stress and fatigue can impact mental health and sleep quality, often due to low dopamine levels. Known as the “happiness hormone,” dopamine is key for mood, motivation, reducing stress, and brain hea… [+9195 chars]
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Metabolic Insights into Glaucoma Risk
Supplementary methods A total of 168 metabolites were quantified using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The panel includes Total Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol Minus HDL-C, Remnant Cho… [+5370 chars]
Groundbreaking Study Shows Oral Immunotherapy Reduces Peanut Allergy Risks in Adults
Peanuts are one of the most common foods people are allergic to nafterphoto/Shutterstock Adults with peanut allergy reduced their risk of reactions by eating a little peanut protein every day as pa… [+3270 chars]
Public Awareness Lacking in Fight Against Bird Flu, Experts Warn
The publics ignorance about food safety and vaccination is now a hindrance to the prevention of bird flu. While many mainstream media outlets have taken a break from fear-mongering this outbreak, oth… [+2280 chars]
Innovative German Startup Ovo Labs Aims to Transform IVF with Egg Rejuvenation Technology
German biotech startup Ovo Labs has developed new technologies to rejuvenate human eggs during in vitro fertilisation (IVF), potentially boosting the chances of conception. The first baby was born … [+2672 chars]
The Role of Acyloxyacyl Hydrolase in Preventing Liver Disease Linked to Gut Bacteria
The intestine and liver are connected by the portal vein, enabling the transport of gut commensal-derived molecules, including Gram-negative bacterial LPS, to the liver (Albillos et al., 2020; Leung … [+6489 chars]
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The Power of Kid-Free Nights: How Intentional Time Off Transformed Our Parenting Journey
My husband and I (not pictured) each enjoy kid-free nights to decompress while the other takes over parenting and household duties. Pilea House/Getty Images <ul><li>My husband and I take full nights… [+5727 chars]
The 21-Day Habit Myth: What Research Really Reveals About Habit Formation
In 1960, Dr. Maxwell Maltz published his bestseller book Psycho-Cybernetics in which he defines happiness as a habit and claims that it usually requires a minimum of about 21 days to form a new habit… [+3109 chars]
Aging with Grace: Dear James Addresses Concerns of Life and Language
Editor’s Note: Is anything ailing, torturing, or nagging at you? Are you beset by existential worries? Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions. Tell him about your lifelong or in-the-m… [+6034 chars]
Exploring the Future of Meat: Cultured, Hybrid, and Cultivated Options
If you're at all tapped into food news, terms such as "cultured," "cultivated" or "hybrid" meats have probably already entered your consciousness. But does your consciousness know what to do with the… [+9524 chars]
Navigating Heartbreak: A Parent's Journey in Helping a Child Cope with Friendship Loss
As a parent, nothing prepares you for the moment when your child (not pictured) is hurting in a way you can't fix.Fiordaliso/Getty Images <ul><li>When my daughter had an issue with a friend, I natur… [+4176 chars]
Telehealth: A Green Choice for Healthcare in the Post-Pandemic Era
Many have grown to embrace the convenience of telehealth brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. But now researchers have found that taking your doctors appointments from the couch could have another up… [+2486 chars]
Walgreens Reaches $350 Million Settlement Over Opioid Prescriptions
Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opio… [+3798 chars]
'I went into hospital for four days and came out two years later'
Alex Pope Megan Dixon had to adapt her life after she was diagnosed Megan Dixon was 13 years old when she started feeling unwell. By 16, her health had deteriorated to such an extent that she was… [+4800 chars]
Teenager's Struggle with Long Covid: A Journey of Hope and Frustration
Alastair FeeBBC South Health Correspondent Molly is preparing to travel to Liverpool for help at a pivate clinic to treat her long covid symptoms Living with long Covid for four years has been "hor… [+2574 chars]
Revolutionize Your Sleep with the Hatch Restore 2: A Comprehensive Bedtime Companion
Hover Cover is a small business that specializes in microwave covers for home kitchen use. Check out a TikTok of the microwave cover in action. Promising review: "If you live in a small space lik… [+657 chars]
The Rising Industry Addressing Loneliness in America
If you’re a lonely adult in an American city, please know that people are trying very hard to help you. A few examples: The organization Project Gather hosts food-centered hangouts—potlucks, bake sal… [+8841 chars]
Emerging Research Suggests Distinct Forms of Parkinson's Disease
Sunnu Rebecca Choi Per Borghammer’s “aha” moment came nearly 20 years ago. The neuroscientist was reading a paper from researchers who were examining whether REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD), a co… [+1395 chars]
Innovations in Hearing Technology: A Journey from Silence to Clarity
A little over thirty years ago, when he was in his mid-forties, my friend David Howorth lost all hearing in his left ear, a calamity known as single-sided deafness. It happened literally overnight, h… [+15583 chars]
Navigating Food Trends and Aging: A Deep Dive into Nutrition Choices
Food trends are constantly changing, so can people commit to a long-term nutrition practice? Kera Nyemb-Diop says yes. She is a nutrition scientist focused on breaking down the “rules” of what people… [+29817 chars]
Supreme Court to Hear Affordable Care Act Case Amid Controversy Over Preventive Services
President Donald Trumps Justice Department is defending the Affordable Care Act before the Supreme Court a notable contrast to his first term, when his administration sought to repeal the law in Cong… [+6949 chars]
Unlocking the Power of Fiber: Fruits That Outshine Oatmeal
Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Getty Images, EatingWell design. "Key Takeaways" <ul><li>Fewer than 10% of U.S. adults get the 28 to 34 grams of fiber we need each day. </li><li>Oatm… [+5229 chars]
Revolutionizing Disposable Vapes: Raw Gardens Sprout Combats Microplastics
Microplastics: Where arent they these days? Theyre in the food we eat, the water we drink, and, um the weed we smoke? Apparently! At least if you partake in those ubiquitous, disposable vape thingies… [+7740 chars]
Portraits of Struggle: A 10-Year-Old, a House Painter, and a Mother Grappling with HIV Medication Shortages in Zambia
A 10-year-old girl who'll keep going to the local clinic for the medications to suppress the HIV virus forgetting that it's now closed. A house painter who no longer has the strength to do his work.… [+9414 chars]
The Critical Role of USAID in Global Health and American Security
Kirsten Weeks is a global health leader with over 25 years of experience.Courtesy of Kirsten Weeks <ul><li>Kirsten Weeks has worked in global public health for over 25 years. </li><li>With the Trump… [+5891 chars]
Guinea's Only Private Drug Rehabilitation Clinic Battles Rising Drug Crisis
At Guineas only private drug rehabilitation clinic, Dr Marie Koumbassa and her 15-person team are so convinced that drug use is a national emergency that they work for no pay. Every week, SAJED-Guin… [+5112 chars]