ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Belly fat is a common problem for many people, but a certain kind of belly fat could be raising your risk of serious health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. Experts say it’s worth the effort to lose that deeper fat for a healthier, longer life. This type of dangerous fat, known …
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People in Tech Are Worried Windsurf Has Set a Dangerous Precedent
What started as a startup Cinderella story has quickly turned into a cautionary tale for future deals in Silicon Valley. Windsurf, an AI coding company, was on the verge of being acquired by OpenAI for $3 billion, the kind of windfall startup employees dream of. But the blockbuster deal fell apart at the last minute, setting off a whirlwind of …
Read More »Dangerous Splenda Products: A Halachic Analysis of Erythritol Safety
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email With millions of people using artificial sweeteners daily, a recent University of Colorado Boulder study has revealed serious health concerns about erythritol that require immediate halachic attention. This research demonstrates that certain Splenda products containing erythritol may significantly increase stroke …
Read More »Scientists Warn Benadryl Can Be Dangerous As You Get Older — Best Life
If you’re a seasonal allergy warrior, you and the local drugstore clerk are likely on a first-name basis. For the 50 percent of Americans who take antihistamine medication, Benadryl is a go-to choice. However, experts warn that long-term exposure to the drug could pose physical health risks for older adults. Here’s what we know. RELATED: Doctors Warn This Popular Med …
Read More »Are treehouses dangerous? I had a magical childhood with a treehouse, and no one got hurt. But my wife thinks they’re death traps.
Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My wife, “Judy” and I have two boys, ages 7 and 9, and they want me to build them a treehouse in the giant oak tree in our backyard. I’m a master carpenter by trade, so this would be no big …
Read More »Experts warn against dangerous flesh-eating bacteria in Florida
Expand Warning comes from experts regarding flesh-eating bacteria in Florida Warning comes from experts regarding flesh-eating bacteria in Florida PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Flesh-eating bacteria has killed four people in Florida, including one person in Broward County, according to the Florida Department of Health. Warning comes from experts regarding flesh-eating bacteria in Florida Several years ago, relatives of William Pledger …
Read More »The latest tariffs against the EU, Mexico, and Brazil are also the most dangerous.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Once again, President Donald Trump is delaying his own tariffs. In April, after introducing jaw-droppingly high, possibly chatbot-calculated “reciprocal” tariffs that he planned to impose on all the United States’ major trading partners, Trump agreed to back off from …
Read More »A dangerous condition that can cause seizures, coma and death could rise dramatically as the climate warms
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA — After working in a sugarcane field for an hour, Shakuntala Admane began to feel lightheaded, but she persisted for another four hours. Then, as the temperature soared above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), she collapsed. Medical tests later confirmed that the 60-year-old agricultural worker had hyponatremia, a condition in which the sodium level in the blood …
Read More »Dangerous Side Effects and Risks of 8 Popular Supplements
More than 50% of adults in the United States use dietary supplements. However, supplements aren’t regulated like medications, so it is essential to be aware of possible dangerous side effects to stay safe and healthy. Jump to Key Takeaways. 1. Multivitamins: Don’t Replace a Balanced Diet Multivitamins are the most popular supplement for every age group, but little evidence supports …
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