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What Does Pornography Do to Your Brain? An Addiction Researcher Explains
Science is showing that persistent consumption of pornography is associated with actual physical changes in the brain. If you know someone this affects, you'll find wisdom in these insights. Pornography, commonly known as porn, includes materials like videos, images, or books that explicitly showcase sexual content for arousal. In today’s...
PLANTERS Just Recalled 2 Popular Products in 5 States
Nuts are one of the most reliable high-protein snacks as well as one of the foods that may extend your lifespan—but Friday, May 3, the US Food and Drug Administration published an announcement that two varieties of PLANTERS peanuts were being recalled “because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
French’s Just Recalled More than 3,000 Units of an Iconic Summer Grocery
If Heinz ketchup is the face of ketchup, then French’s is the face of yellow mustard. The iconic bright yellow squeeze bottle with the red flag is unmistakable. McCormick, the spice company that distributes French’s mustard, also packages other products under the French’s name, including the equally iconic fried onions.
If You See Oil in Your Urine, an Expert Doctor Explains What It Means
Whether or not you study inside the toilet bowl, this anomaly can stand out. A doctor speaks to the common causes for oily pee, and when to seek medical attention. Normal urine color can vary, from clear to pale yellow. However, certain health issues can influence its appearance. For instance, there are times when your urine might contain white particles. In some cases, you might even notice it looks as though oil is separating out from the normal watery composition.
Want To Live 10 Years Longer? Add These 3 Foods to Your Diet, New Study Says
Longevity is a popular topic, thanks in part to the Blue Zones research on the best ways to live longer. It’s an idea so fascinating, and so inspiring, partly because there’s a growing awareness in our culture that extending your lifespan can be achieved through some of the simplest, and most pleasurable, things you do.
Does Walking Build Muscle? Here’s What Expert Doctors Say
Among its many advantages, walking gets your blood pumping and strengthens your heart muscle. Walking tends to be gentle on the joints, while also effective at engaging multiple muscle groups including the largest muscles: Your glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings. Does walking build muscle, though?. These days, it’s not only body...
More Than 16,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Nationwide
The product was fresh out of processing, but a meat company that produces ground beef products has made a quality error that could result in severe illness for consumers. Late day on May 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. (FSIS) announced that Cargill...
Maria Shriver: “Everywhere I’m Going, People Want To Talk About Women’s Health”
She’s had one of the most front-and-center views of history among all Americans; in fact, it’s been said that as a teen, Maria Shriver realized what she wanted to be when she traveled with the press corps during her father’s presidential bid in 1972. In March Shriver...
Bursts of Anger Could Increase Heart Attack Risk, Says New Study
We’ve all experienced the visceral sensations of anger—like clenched fists, a clamped jaw, tight chest, even a racing heart. While anger can be a natural part of the human experience, research suggests the physiological effects of it are not always harmless. Today the American Heart Association has shared a study that discovered a remarkable way a temperamental reaction may affect heart risk and presumably even life expectancy.
New Study: Having This Relationship May Extend Life Expectancy for Cancer Patients
A cancer diagnosis comes as a shock, no matter the circumstances. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that thanks to scientific and medical advancements, more individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer are triumphing over the disease and subsequently going on to lead long, healthy lives. For those...
Expert Doctors: If You Notice This Symptom, It Could Be the New COVID Variant
Markers for COVID infection have waned in the U.S. for several weeks following a winter peak after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. National data suggests that over the past few weeks, positive tests, hospitalizations, and serious outcomes have all declined, which is encouraging. However, as seen in previous years,...
Jamie-Lynn Sigler: “MS Didn’t Define My Value”
Last month she appeared on the cover of People with Christina Applegate—two actors mass audiences first embraced for their roles as sweet and strong-minded daughters in TV series of decades past. Today, the two are confidantes, comrades, and co-hosts of the MeSsy podcast, holding space for candid discussion about their experiences with multiple sclerosis.
17,500 Mario Karts Recalled Nationwide for Safety Issue, Says Government
A popular battery-powered racing car for kids is being recalled due to a dangerous malfunction with one of its key parts, which has caused several crashes and one injury. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 17,500 Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Cars sold by JAKKS Pacific on April 25, 2024. The acceleration pedals in the affected cars can become “clogged with debris,” causing them to stick even when the child’s foot has been removed, thereby causing the car to continue moving.
PepsiCo Has Recalled 2,800 Cases of a Popular Soda in 6 States
This week Pepsi received the AdAge award for the Best Rebrand, but fans of two brands that fall under the PepsiCo umbrella may benefit from learning that a few well-known sodas have been landing in inaccurate packaging. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted an “enforcement report” noting...
More Than 85,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled in 8 States
A sliced deli meat product distributed to retailers in eight states is being recalled. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on April 24, 2023, citing insufficient inspection as the reason that 85,984 pounds of ready-to-eat prosciutto was being pulled from shelves.
Expert Doctors: A Non-Invasive Urine Test Just “Changed the Game” for Prostate Screening
Affecting nearly 13% of American men, prostate cancer is the most prevalent male cancer aside from skin cancer. The primary screening method for prostate cancer is the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, a blood test that measures a protein produced by both healthy and cancerous prostate cells. Elevated PSA levels suggest...
Love True Crime? New Data Says It Could Be Doing This To Your Brain
Listening to your favorite murder podcast or watching that based-on-true-story crime series is among the best ways to decompress for up to 50% of Americans, according to 2022 statistics published by Milwaukee’s NPR station. Besides the engaging escapism and guilty pleasure true crime delivers, new research suggests it’s affecting the subconscious in perhaps an unsurprising way.
The Best Way to Keep Weight Off? Weigh Yourself This Often, Says New Study
It’s that hold-your-breath moment, often at the start of the day: The numbers on the scale can have so much influence on your sense of self-worth. Each one of us is so much more than the figure that flashes up—yet research has shown that consistently weighing yourself is one of the most effective ways to lose weight and subsequently keep it off.
“Why Does My Pee Smell Like Popcorn?” An Expert Doctor Lists 5 Causes
A doctor reveals how, just like the color of urine, urine that smells like popcorn can hint at a serious condition or simply a shift in your hydration or diet habits. We typically don’t think much about our basic physiological functions until something goes wrong or takes us by surprise. For example, it’s considered normal to pee up to 10 times per day, which you’ll barely clock unless you experience discomfort or frequent urgency.
Patients Who Have This Type of Doctor Tend To Live Longer, New UCLA Study Finds
When you’re establishing a new relationship with a medical practice, you might find it thoughtful for the staff to ask whether you prefer a doctor of one gender over another. It may be no surprise that in some cases, that’s a welcome question: Peer-reviewed research in 2021 found in reference to obstetrics and gynecology practices that “a significant proportion of women feel a higher comfort level with female doctors and find it easier to discuss their medical issues and develop rapport.”
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