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As part of their morning routines, you may have seen wellness influencers drinking a glass of chia seed water, claiming that it has a variety of health benefits, such as providing your body with fiber. But is that just health misinformation, or does chia seed water actually have the power to boost your wellness? To find out whether chia seed …

The staff supporting the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) were let go earlier this month in a sweeping round of layoffs that gutted entire departments of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most of the committee’s working groups, which pore over data and help set the agendas, haven’t met for months, and there was little communication …

Skipping nighttime brushing raises heart disease risk Brushing your teeth before bed might feel like a small task, but it plays a major role in maintaining both your oral and overall health. For many people, the nighttime brushing routine often gets skipped due to tiredness, forgetfulness, or a busy lifestyle. However, experts warn that missing this step regularly can lead …

Monday marks a full year of continuous measles transmission in Canada, a milestone that’s poised to set the country back decades on a global health commitment. Ongoing transmission in the United States puts it among a group of countries that also face scrutiny from international leaders and are at risk of a similar fate. All of the World Health Organization’s …

Iowa’s great cancer mystery: Is the land making young people sick?  The Washington Post Environmental groups urge Iowa to strengthen water standards amid rising cancer rates  The New Lede How The Post found growing rates of young cancer in America’s Corn Belt  The Washington Post Toxins, Lifestyle, and Awareness: Unraveling Iowa’s Cancer Puzzle  Butler County Tribune Cancer Rates in Iowa  viewfindergv.com Source link

Bird flu’s comeback raises fears about readiness  Axios Bird Flu Is Back  The New York Times Avian flu detections in wild birds, including waterfowl, spike across US  CIDRAP It’s avian influenza season again. Here’s how to be prepared  NPR for Oregonians Bird Flu Is Back. Here’s What to Know  Scientific American Source link

Guest column | I’m a pediatrician. Here’s why banning candy and soda can backfire.  The Washington Post Three treats you should avoid overeating this Halloween  The Independent Five scary myths about sugar this Halloween – by a nutritionist  The Conversation What’s Good Norfolk? Local expert urges self-compassion for adults over candy guilt this Halloween  NorfolkToday.ca Keep the Spooky, But Skip the Sugar with Healthy …

Somewhere in the US a woman on her period pulled out her dripping, saturated tampon. But instead of wrapping it in toilet paper and tossing it into a bin, she put the tampon in a special plastic sample container, screwed the lid on tight and mailed it to an address in Oakland, California. The address was that of NextGen Jane …

Scientists Can Now “See” Aging Through Your Eyes  SciTechDaily Eye scans may predict heart disease risk and ageing: Study | The team also identified two proteins | Inshorts  Inshorts Predicting Cardiovascular Disease Risk Using Retinal Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging  Frontiers Mind, Body & Heart: All you need to know…  Bangalore Mirror Eye scans reveal clues to aging and heart disease risk, study finds  Azərtac Source …

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” The pressure to make healthy mealtime choices can boil down to brown rice versus white rice—which one is better? And the decision can feel extremely high-stakes. But it doesn’t have to be. Rice is a world renowned, reliable side dish for good reason. It’s a …