Cases of Valley fever are spiking in California, according to health officials. As of the end of July, there were 6,761 cases confirmed — which means if this pace continues, the total 2025 numbers will likely exceed the 12,595 cases seen in 2024. Last year’s total was a new record …
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Including more broccoli in your diet could reduce the risk of colon cancer, new research suggests. Diet is known to be a key modifiable risk factor for colon cancer — particularly a lack of vegetables and dietary fiber, as well as excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption, according to researchers. Cruciferous …
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Two actors from “Grey’s Anatomy” — along with another parent — filed a lawsuit against a school and bus company after their child and a friend were allegedly hospitalized for ingesting a cannabis-laced candy that was left on their school bus. “Grey’s Anatomy” actors Scott Foley and Marika Dominczyk, who …
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Consuming certain foods and drinks could put people at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients. Researchers from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China analyzed 139 dietary factors and their impact on the risk of developing colorectal …
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In an audacious move, the White House recently issued a staggering111-page executive order on Artificial Intelligence. Typically, executive orders are concise directives, prompting federal agencies to craft specific, detailed regulations. However, this sweeping document reflects the worldview that AI isn’t just a technological advancement; it’s an existential societal threat and …
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Some people believe that using a weighted blanket when they sleep can help reduce stress and promote calm. “In the same way as a hug or a baby’s swaddle, the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket may help ease symptoms and improve sleep for people with insomnia, anxiety or autism,” …
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The coronavirus pandemic resulted in a lot of loss — and to this day people may be losing out because of it. A mental health phenomenon dubbed the “pandemic skip” has caught viral attention on social media. The hosts of the podcast “Between Us Girlies” revealed their understanding of the …
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Bindi Irwin recently shared an emotional post on Instagram about her recovery after 13 years of suffering with endometriosis. In the post, the wildlife conservationist, 27, listed all the things a doctor surgically removed to provide relief. “Fifty-one endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst and my appendix were all removed,” she …
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Fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed could offer a new way to lose weight and a potential alternative to popular GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery, according to exploratory new research. While human trials are still needed, scientists in China found that rats fed a high-fat diet …
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Jeffrey Mittman knows how to turn life’s toughest battles into opportunities for others. The Indianapolis-based veteran has worn many hats — Army service member, survivor, leader, and now, a freshly appointed member of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission. The Virginia-based commission is an independent federal agency that oversees the AbilityOne Program, …
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