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CDC Warns of ‘Fast-Moving’ E. Coli Outbreak—Here’s What You Need to Know

Public health officials are warning of a “fast-moving” E. coli outbreak impacting people in Michigan and Ohio, the source of which is currently unknown, according to a statement from the…

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Exactly How to Take Care of Your Tattoo During the Healing Process

You’ve decided to get your first tattoo (or maybe your second or sixth), figured out what design you want, and settled on where you want to put it. But there’s…

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Should You Be Worried About West Nile Virus Right Now?

Even if you feel a cool breeze in the air, summer isn’t exactly over—and the bugs that come with it are apparently still thriving, mosquitoes included. According to a statement…

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I’m a professional party girl and I’ve got an unbeatable hangover cure

A PROFESSIONAL party girl has revealed her secret to surviving heavy boozing sessions and claims she has an unbeatable hangover cure. Danielle Walsh, 34, says her role as an events…

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Here’s Why It Might Feel Like Your Heart Is Racing Super Fast

Sprinting through the final minutes of your run, the stressful seconds leading up to a big presentation, or watching Stranger Things alone in the dark: These are all times when…

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I’m a Black Dermatologist With Eczema—Here’s How I Manage My Painfully Dry Skin

Another important lifestyle habit I use to treat my eczema is moisturizing my skin immediately after showering. Right now, I like to use the La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm ($20, Ulta),…

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Thousands of Capri Sun Drinks Recalled Due to Cleaning Solution Contamination

Thousands of cases of Capri Sun are being voluntarily recalled by manufacturing company Kraft Heinz because they were reportedly contaminated by a diluted cleaning solution. That solution is used to…

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Here’s What Alcohol Poisoning Can Do to Your Body

If you’ve ever been swept up in the moment and said yes to one more shot of tequila when you should have said hell no, you’re probably well aware of…

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Over 13,000 Pounds of Frozen Pizza Recalled Due to Potential Metal Contamination

Home Run Inn Frozen Foods is recalling nearly 13,100 pounds of frozen meat pizzas due to potential metal contamination, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…

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The 16 Best Hand Sanitizers to Keep in Your Bag

Keeping your hands clean is never a bad idea, and—in light of recent public health news,—you might be wondering about the best hand sanitizers for sale right now. Last week,…

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The WHO Is Renaming Monkeypox—Here’s Why That’s Important

Monkeypox is set to be renamed, starting with the disease’s distinct strains. Variants of the monkeypox virus formerly known as the Congo Basin and West African strains have officially been…

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25 Genuinely Helpful Gifts for Someone Going Through Chemo

Cancer can be terrifying, exhausting, and isolating—as can chemotherapy treatment. So you might find yourself looking for some genuinely helpful gifts for someone going through chemo and cancer treatment—anything to…

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‘I felt I was being assessed on my skin colour’: Black women around the world share their birth stories

‘I felt I was being assessed on my skin colour’: Black women around the world share their birth stories From Rio to Reykjavik, London to Shanghai, Black women face a…

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I Have ADHD and Swear Brown Noise Helps Me Focus—But Does Science Back Me Up?

Dr. Nigg explains that the idea that brown noise can help people with ADHD focus aligns with other research on something called optimal arousal theory. Basically, he says, the theory…

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We lose two medics to suicide every week – it’s vital we remember them and tackle this hidden crisis, says Adam Kay

SAVING lives is an everyday job for many healthcare workers, but the pressure can take a heavy toll. Devastatingly, two medical staff in the UK die of suicide each week,…

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I Was Diagnosed With Heart Failure at 26. Here’s the First Symptom I Experienced.

Tiara Johnson, 32, was diagnosed with heart failure when she was just 26 years old. At first, her doctors wrote off her symptoms and told her it was nothing to…

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‘It doesn’t need to be a setback’: how elite athletes return from pregnancy

‘It doesn’t need to be a setback’: how elite athletes return from pregnancy Serena Williams says she does not want to be pregnant again as an athlete – she got…

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Here’s How to Get Rid of a Giant Zit as Fast as Possible

The urge to pop a pimple is real, so congratulations on resisting thus far. But here’s an uncomfortable truth: It’s very rare that a pimple will go gently into that…

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The FDA Has Cracked Down on Amazon for Selling Unapproved Skin Tag Removal Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to three companies for selling unapproved skin tag and mole removal products. The companies—Amazon, Ariella Naturals, and Justified Laboratories—are in…

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There’s Lots of Confusion and Stigma Around Monkeypox—Let’s Clear It Up

Beyond messaging, the testing, treatment, and vaccination infrastructure must also be equitable and robust, especially as an outbreak continues to grow. Oni Blackstock, MD, founder and executive director of anti-racist…

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