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Eat More, Weigh Less. Why Whole Foods Are the Real Weight Loss Hack – SciTechDaily

Eat More, Weigh Less. Why Whole Foods Are the Real Weight Loss Hack  SciTechDaily Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial  Nature Avoiding Ultraprocessed Foods Might Double Weight Loss  The New York Times Eating minimally processed meals doubles weight loss even when ultraprocessed foods are healthy, study finds  CNN Home cooking and minimally …

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Infant infected with rare tick-borne virus on Martha’s Vineyard

Infant infected with rare tick-borne virus on Martha’s Vineyard

Local News While rare, the rate of the Powassan virus is increasing and can cause severe disease, including inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick. CDC via AP, File A 1-month-old infant on Martha’s Vineyard …

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6 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

6 Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

As women, we don’t tend to give pancreatic cancer much thought. Instances of the disease are pretty rare overall, with pancreatic cancer only accounting for 3% of all cancers in the United States, per the American Cancer Society. Plus, it’s more common in men than women. However, a 2023 study published in the journal Gastroenterology revealed that rates of pancreatic …

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Parkinson’s Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at an Unexpected, Simple Treatment : ScienceAlert

Parkinson’s Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at an Unexpected, Simple Treatment : ScienceAlert

Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease. A recent study identified gut microbes likely to be involved and linked them with decreased riboflavin ( vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7), suggesting an unexpectedly simple treatment that may help: B vitamins. “Supplementation therapy targeting riboflavin …

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How Do ‘Super-Agers’ Stay Young? What 25 Years of Research Has Revealed. – The New York Times

How Do ‘Super-Agers’ Stay Young? What 25 Years of Research Has Revealed.  The New York Times 80-year-old ‘SuperAger’ brain operates like that of a 50-year-old. Here’s why  CNN ‘SuperAgers’ over 80 share strong memory and social lifestyles, Northwestern study finds  NBC News Why do some people’s memories stay sharp as they age? : Short Wave  NPR Superagers’ brains offer clues to cognitive resilience, and …

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Mass. woman charged thousands after a bat flew into her mouth

Mass. woman charged thousands after a bat flew into her mouth

Off Beat “As I was screaming, part of the bat unfortunately went in my mouth (fun fact, they taste earthy and a little sweet!)” Erica Kahn was on vacation in Arizona with her father last year when a wild bat flew into her open mouth. GoFundMe A Massachusetts woman was left on the hook for thousands of dollars in medical …

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