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TikToker Jamie Duff (@duffdiy) posted a video detailing his conversion of an old work van into an impressive, off-grid tiny home. One commenter said they “would happily live in this right now.” @duffdiy The full tour of my new Tiny Home 🚛🛠️ #tinyhome #diy #vanconversion #ireland #fyp ♬ original sound – nicole Duff said there was quite a learning curve …

A scan that takes merely 10 minutes may be able to tell you whether you are at risk of having a heart attack and suffering from coronary artery disease.  Lynda Hollander, 64, a social worker and runner in West Orange, New Jersey, noticed her cholesterol levels had begun to rise after she hit menopause.  She decided to visit a cardiologist, …

Key Questions Answered Q: How early can signs of multiple sclerosis appear?A: The study found increased healthcare usage related to MS symptoms up to 15 years before official diagnosis. Q: What early symptoms did people with MS report?A: General symptoms like fatigue, pain, dizziness, anxiety, and depression appeared years before neurological symptoms. Q: Why is this research important?A: It challenges …

Key Questions Answered Q: What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and why is it dangerous?A: DKA occurs when the body lacks insulin, causing it to break down fat for energy. This leads to a dangerous buildup of blood sugar and ketones, which can be life-threatening without treatment. Q: What breakthrough did researchers make about leptin’s role in DKA?A: Scientists discovered that …

With summer in full swing, experts are warning against enjoying popular canned cocktails over fears they may accelerate cancer development.  Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning that it can cause damage to cell DNA.  Studies have shown the substance, even in small amounts, can increase the risk of developing mouth, throat, larynx, esophageal, colorectal, liver and breast cancers.  ‘Technically, …

How’s the weather inside your head? If it’s foggy, you are not alone. You may have what people with a variety of health conditions call brain fog — a common term for thinking problems that can make getting through the day a mental slog. While there’s no official list of symptoms, people with brain fog often say that “their thinking …

People who frequently use marijuana more than triple their risk of developing oral cancer, a new study found. About half of US adults say they have ever tried marijuana, with about 17.7million suffering from symptoms of cannabis use disorder (CUD). The condition requires a formal diagnosis after fulfilling several criteria, such as using the drug despite the negative impacts it has …

Start your morning with one of these delicious breakfast recipes. From sweet smoothies to savory eggs, these recipes are rated with four and five stars from EatingWell readers. Each recipe is low in sodium and saturated fat, so they easily align with a heart-healthy eating pattern. Recipes like our Peach-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars and our High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia …

There’s been a striking rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, since the COVID-19 pandemic, new survey data from the UK and the US showed. “Healthcare providers should recognize post-COVID DGBI as part of the long COVID spectrum. These post-COVID gut problems appear more severe and require more medical care than similar …

A common artificial sweetener loved by millions weakens the effects of cancer treatments. University of Pittsburgh researchers discovered that sucralose, a zero-calorie sweetener, reduced immunotherapy effectiveness in melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer patients.  Initially developed in the 1970s for people with obesity and diabetes to sweeten food while avoiding blood sugar spikes, sucralose, more commonly known as Splenda, has …