Didn’t get enough sleep during the week? Take heart — catching up on shuteye over the weekend could provide the bonus of improved cardiovascular health, according to a new study published in the journal Sleep Health. Researchers from Nanjing Medical University in China analyzed data from the National Health and …
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A new study from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has revealed a major side effect of the oral medication alpelisib that is prescribed to breast cancer patients. The research, published by Wiley in the peer-reviewed American Cancer Society journal CANCER, found that the drug has caused elevated blood sugar …
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A 14-year-old mixed-breed cat appears to have no problem being heard after setting a new world record. Bella has been given the title of “world’s loudest purr by a domestic cat (living),” according to a recent press release issued by Guinness World Records (GWR). Bella’s purr measured 54.49 decibels, which …
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A company is offering a large cash prize to the person who can create the best “Elf”-inspired dish this holiday season. OnlineCasinos is hosting an “Elf” competition to find the most creative and festive dish inspired by the 20-year-old holiday movie. The company is asking participants to make a Buddy …
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In the age of “Dr. Google,” it can be tempting to click your way to self-diagnosis — but an overload of health information can cause its own set of symptoms. “Cyberchondria,” a subset of health anxiety, is described as a condition in which an individual excessively searches for health information …
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Artificial intelligence has been able to beat masters at games like chess, poker, and Go. AI has also been able to beat human competitors in various video games. While impressive, these achievements failed to demonstrate one important capability: physical skill. But some AIs might soon be able to compete with …
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For a Texas cardiologist who recently saved Santa Claus’ life, Christmas came early when Kris Kringle stopped by the hospital to express his gratitude. Dennis Vaughan, 74 — along with his wife (“Mrs. Claus”) and their children and grandchildren — visited the helipad of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston …
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Do you constantly find yourself running out of hangers? Do your closet doors not fully close anymore? Are your dresser drawers practically bursting at the seams? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s probably time for the dreaded task of cleaning out your closet. GROSS REASONS WHY …
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights melon meccas, revolutionary roots — and more. Can you get all 8 questions right? For more Lifestyle …
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A startling new study warns that two of America’s most common over-the-counter painkillers, ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol), may have an unexpected role in one of the world’s most urgent public health crises. The everyday painkillers were found to fuel the superbugs that contribute to antibiotic resistance. Researchers at the …
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