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Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M. SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER Breakfast sandwich & strawberries/ Snackwich Chicken wrap/ Carrots & hummus Enchiladas Breakfast pudding/ Energy balls & apple Chicken pasta/ Yogurt bark & walnuts Ginger salmon Breakfast pudding/ Yogurt & raspberries Tuna salad & eggs/ Energy balls Chickpea & cauliflower pitas Breakfast pudding/ Yogurt bark & walnuts Tuan salad …

The bright summer sunshine can do wonders for your mental health, but the increase in allergens and harmful UV rays is not as kind to your eyes. Annoyances like watery eyes, dry eyes or blurry vision are common in this season, but it’s possible to make your eyes more resilient to these issues. Having a balanced diet that incorporates dark …

A student has revealed that she nearly died after eating a broccoli sandwich bought at a food truck whose products have allegedly left at least two dead and more than a dozen in hospital.  Gaia Vitiello, a 24-year-old student at the Federico II University of Naples, was a customer at a food truck in the town of Diamante, in Calabria.  The …

Vials of the measles mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed in February. (Julio Cortez/AP file) Patient had not received the MMR vaccine Health officials confirmed a new case of measles Monday. A child who has been hospitalized is the state’s 17th case of the virus. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Adams County Health Department confirmed …

A person has been hospitalized in Missouri after contracting a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba from swimming in a popular local lake. No name or age has been released for the patient, but the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services stated that exposure likely occurred at the Lake of the Ozarks. They had been waterskiing at the popular …

Good news, everyone! Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have coined a new term to describe our brains being dumb. In a recent study, they provide evidence for a distinct but common kind of cognitive bias—one that makes us reluctant to take the easier path in life if it means retracing our steps. The researchers have named the bias …

Summary: A decade-long investigation has revealed that natural lithium in the brain helps shield against Alzheimer’s disease by maintaining healthy function across all major brain cell types. Researchers found that lithium loss is one of the earliest brain changes in Alzheimer’s, often occurring before noticeable symptoms. In mouse models, lithium depletion triggered hallmark features of the disease, while treatment with …

Dr. Steven Gundry highlights plant-based protein sources, countering the need for excessive meat consumption linked to health risks. Lentils, flaxseed, Barù nuts, spirulina, and sorghum offer substantial protein, along with other vital nutrients. Incorporating these alternatives supports overall well-being and provides options for vegans and vegetarians seeking protein-rich diets. Protein is essential for many body processes. It is the building …

A team of researchers from Tel Aviv University say they have made a breakthrough in the treatment of a serious food allergy-related disease, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). This chronic condition, which has been identified only since the early ’90s, is now considered a major cause of digestive system illness, and currently affects one in 2,500 individuals in the Western world. The …

The latest California numbers suggest 2025 will be another record-smashing year for valley fever, the illness linked to drought and precipitation and spread by fungal spores. There were 6,761 cases reported through the end of July, according to state health officials — a significant increase over the 10-year average of 3,833 for that same time period and a slight jump …