Tag Archives: Good

Is processed meat really so bad for you? I have good news.

Is processed meat really so bad for you? I have good news.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Hot dogs, bacon, pepperoni—processed meat, everyone seems to agree, isn’t good for you. A recent study in Nature Medicine confirmed that belief and even took it one step further: Forget the occasional beef jerky; such snacks have no place …

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Why You Should Stop Using Scented Candles—For Good

Why You Should Stop Using Scented Candles—For Good

Image via Unsplash. There’s something cozy and homey about the aromas of scented candles. But beneath this pleasant smell, scientific research is uncovering a troubling truth: these products are polluting the very air you breathe. Recent studies have revealed that all scented candles emit nanoparticles comparable to pollution from diesel engines​. They release toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carcinogenic pollutants, …

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Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure

Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure

Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for years – maybe since childhood, maybe because a parent told you so. The nurse nods, makes a note and moves on. But here’s the kicker: There’s a good chance you’re not actually allergic …

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Hawley says he had ‘good chat’ with Trump about the stock trading bill

Hawley says he had ‘good chat’ with Trump about the stock trading bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley is brushing off President Donald Trump’s quip that he’s a “second-tier” senator after the Republican’s proposal to ban stock trading by members of Congress — and the president and vice president — won bipartisan approval to advance in a committee vote. The Missouri Republican told Fox News late Wednesday that it’s “not the worst …

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The Good and Not So Good from 49ers Camp: Wide Receiver Out Indefinitely

The Good and Not So Good from 49ers Camp: Wide Receiver Out Indefinitely

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers just wrapped up Day 7 of training camp. Here’s who stood out. Keep in mind, rookie running back Jordan James missed his second consecutive practice with a knee injury, which is a big reason why the 49ers signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah this morning. In addition, Deommodore Lenoir missed his second practice in a …

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American Eagle Jeans Ad Controversy Is Good for Sydney Sweeney: PR Pros

American Eagle Jeans Ad Controversy Is Good for Sydney Sweeney: PR Pros

You may have heard by now that Sydney Sweeney has great jeans, or genes, or both. According to public relations experts, she also has pretty great brand awareness. That’s perhaps not the positive prognosis you’d expect for someone whose latest American Eagle ad campaign, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” sparked online backlash this week. In the pricey campaign, the 27-year-old …

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No Encore: Nectar’s Closes for Good

No Encore: Nectar’s Closes for Good

File: Matt Thorsen ©️ Seven Days Nectar’s Burlington nightclub Nectar’s will not reopen, according to sources within the company. The popular downtown music venue had been a fixture on the local scene for nearly 50 years. In May, Nectar’s management …

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