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Health warning issued after pet cat dies from plague – The Independent

Health warning issued after pet cat dies from plague – The Independent

Health warning issued after pet cat dies from plague  The Independent Jefferson County on alert after cat tests positive and dies from plague  KUSA.com Colorado on alert after dead cat tests positive for the plague – weeks after Arizona man died from disease  The Independent First plague case of the year confirmed in pet cat in Evergreen, Jefferson County Public Health says  Denver7 Jefferson …

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Are These “Health” Foods Keeping You From Your Ideal Weight?

Are These “Health” Foods Keeping You From Your Ideal Weight?

Researchers recruited 55 adults who were overweight or living with obesity, most of whom already consumed a high percentage of ultraprocessed foods. The team provided every meal and snack for two separate 8-week periods: one with mostly minimally processed foods (like fruits, oats, chicken, and vegetables), and one with mostly ultraprocessed, but still nutritionally sound, options (like high-fiber cereals, frozen …

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The ‘health’ food now linked to Lou Gehrig’s disease

The ‘health’ food now linked to Lou Gehrig’s disease

The toxic cousin of a gourmet delicacy could put foodies at risk of a devastating and irreversible neurological disorder.  A true morel is one of the most luxurious and sought-after wild mushrooms, often featured in high-end cuisine from risotto to a cream sauce over steak due to its earthy, nutty flavor and exclusive seasonal availability. Morels are coveted in the …

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Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds | Children

Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds | Children

Parents who ridicule, threaten or humiliate their children risk leaving them with a 64% higher chance of having poor mental health as an adult, a study has found. The research also found physical abuse experienced among the research participants reduced over time, while verbal abuse increased. Published in BMJ Open, the study gathered data of 20,687 adults from seven studies …

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CPAP usage for sleep apnea might increase heart health risks

CPAP usage for sleep apnea might increase heart health risks

An evidence review published in the European Heart Journal indicates use of a CPAP machine by sleep apnea patients might increase risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related death. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay Thinking about using a CPAP machine to quell sleep apnea? It’s not necessarily a good idea for everyone, a new evidence review argues. This common treatment for …

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Selena Gomez Talks Friendship with Taylor Swift, Growing Up in the Spotlight, How She Met Fiancé Benny Blanco, Her Mental Health, & More in ‘Therapuss’ Interview | Benny Blanco, EG, Extended, Longform, rg, Selena Gomez, Slideshow, Taylor Swift | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Selena Gomez Talks Friendship with Taylor Swift, Growing Up in the Spotlight, How She Met Fiancé Benny Blanco, Her Mental Health, & More in ‘Therapuss’ Interview | Benny Blanco, EG, Extended, Longform, rg, Selena Gomez, Slideshow, Taylor Swift | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

« First« Previous Continue » On growing up in the spotlight “Yeah, that was fun. Yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah,” Selena shared. “And I’m going to continue to, but I guess it is a bit different when you have gone through the motions of the teenage years to 20s and to early 30s. By all means. I have nothing figured out. …

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Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.’s defunding of mRNA vaccine research : Shots

Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.’s defunding of mRNA vaccine research : Shots

A researcher works at the Moderna headquarters in Cambridge, Mass. In May the Trump administration pulled over $700 million committed to Moderna for developing future flu vaccines and this week it cancelled another $500 million in grants to various institutions researching mRNA vaccines. Adam Glanzman/Bloomberg/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Adam Glanzman/Bloomberg/Getty Images The Trump administration is cancelling almost $500 …

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Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, new research shows

Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, new research shows

Screen time doesn’t just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on the physical health of children and teens, according to new research.  Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association Wednesday, the research found 10- and 18-year-olds who spent more time focused on devices, including phones, televisions, computers and gaming consoles, were at higher risk for cardiometabolic …

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