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Junk food hikes risk of 32 diseases and health conditions — including death: scientists

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Junk food hikes risk of 32 diseases and health conditions — including death: scientists

These convenient eats are coming for more than just your waistline. A new study has found an association between ultra-processed foods and over 30 health complications, including depression, sleep disturbances and death related to cardiovascular disease. “Overall, direct associations were found between exposure to ultra-processed foods and 32 (71%) health parameters spanning mortality, cancer, and … Read more

Trendy supplement can lower blood pressure of people with lung conditions: study

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Trendy supplement can lower blood pressure of people with lung conditions: study

Popular beetroot juice supplements lower blood pressure and improve fitness in people with serious lung conditions, a new study has found. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sufferers who consumed a daily beetroot juice supplement for 12 weeks reduced their blood pressure and increased the distance they could walk in 6 minutes, SWNS reports. “COPD cannot … Read more

Embattled luxury goods sellers claim ‘the worst market conditions since 2008’

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Embattled luxury goods sellers claim ‘the worst market conditions since 2008’

After a global impulse buying spree sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the luxury retail market appears to be getting a reality check. MyTheresa, a designer goods resale merchant, told the Wall Street Journal that the company is experiencing “the worst market conditions since 2008,” with 44% more inventory left on shelves at the close of … Read more

Joe and Jill Biden host ‘Hallo-READ’ trick or treating despite rainy conditions

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Joe and Jill Biden host ‘Hallo-READ’ trick or treating despite rainy conditions

WASHINGTON — Gray skies and drizzle added a spooky element and books were as abundant as candy at Halloween eve trick-or-treating that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House. Monday’s “Hallo-READ!” event featured book giveaways and story readings by the first lady, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Education … Read more

Parents terrified their babies will inherit unknown genetic conditions: poll

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Parents terrified their babies will inherit unknown genetic conditions: poll

Two in five American parents think they know everything there is to know about their biological family’s health history, a new survey suggests. Despite less than half (38%) knowing all of their biological family’s health history, nine in 10 parents polled agreed knowing this is an important part of knowing their own health risks. That’s … Read more

Fed up with pay or working conditions? You’re not alone — union numbers are proof

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Fed up with pay or working conditions? You’re not alone — union numbers are proof

It’s not surprising that there’s unrest in the workplace. Wages haven’t kept up with the times — according to the Economic Policy Institute, productivity has grown nearly four times as much as the rate of pay from 1979 through 2021. As union members in the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild – American … Read more

Greater numbers of women are dying of alcohol-related conditions, study finds

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Greater numbers of women are dying of alcohol-related conditions, study finds

A rising number of women are succumbing to alcohol-related deaths, a new study published in JAMA Network on July 28 found. While males historically have been more than twice as likely to die from alcohol-related conditions than females, the gap appears to be narrowing. Researchers from Hofstra University in New York, Harvard Medical School and the University … Read more

Wedding photog dragged for exposing gross work conditions: ‘You’re the help’

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Wedding photog dragged for exposing gross work conditions: ‘You’re the help’

She’s got big day beef. A professional wedding photographer is dividing social media after claiming she was forced to eat a steak with her bare hands — on the floor — when the bride and groom’s venue failed to provide her with a fork and knife. Megan Claire, from Orange County, Calif., is also sparking … Read more

Millennials are racking up more chronic health conditions compared to other generations: study

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Millennials are racking up more chronic health conditions compared to other generations: study

Millennials are seeking more professional help for health issues than ever, a new study revealed. Conducted by United Healthcare and Health Action Council, the study explored factors and claims data from policyholders ages 27 to 42 — a total of 126,000 individuals. It compared current data from April 2021 through March 2022 to historical data dating back … Read more

Walking Dead Syndrome and the spookiest medical conditions explained

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Walking Dead Syndrome and the spookiest medical conditions explained

Rare and odd medical syndromes are hard for many people to understand and are often hard to treat, according to medical experts.  Read on to learn more about three unusual and baffling disorders. In these three conditions, sufferers believe they are dead, suffer severe size distortions in their visual perception, or speak in a foreign language and … Read more

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers claim he faces ‘almost medieval’ conditions in cell

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Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers claim he faces ‘almost medieval’ conditions in cell

Harvey Weinstein’s holding cell is so revolting his lawyer argued the ex-movie mogul is facing “almost medieval” conditions where he’s detained after court during his Los Angeles sexual assault trial. Attorney Mark Werksman in his pleas to a judge Tuesday even suggested his disgraced client did not have a place to go to the bathroom … Read more