Lesserknown

What is ‘thirdhand smoke’? The lesser-known cigarette threat — as world-first law goes into effect in California

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What is ‘thirdhand smoke’? The lesser-known cigarette threat — as world-first law goes into effect in California

Starting today, California is taking a stand against thirdhand smoke. While most people are well aware of the health threat of secondhand smoke — what you inhale from someone smoking a cigarette nearby — “thirdhand smoke” is much less discussed. But it may actually be more toxic. It can certainly have a very real effect … Read more

The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the ‘Blue Highway’

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The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the ‘Blue Highway’

In 1857, an 18-year-old female slave, Lear Green, who had been repeatedly raped and forced into prostitution by her white owner, one James Noble, was surreptitiously placed in a wooden seaman’s chest wearing a dress, bonnet and cape and delivered as simple freight on a steamship bound to Philadelphia from the port of Baltimore. To … Read more

3 things I’d never do as a neurologist — and the lesser-known signs of dementia to look out for

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3 things I’d never do as a neurologist — and the lesser-known signs of dementia to look out for

A good rule of thumb for protecting your brain health? If a neurologist wouldn’t do it, you probably shouldn’t either. Nearly 7 million Americans and more than 55 million people around the world are living with dementia, an umbrella term used to describe several progressive disorders that affect memory and cognition. While aging — and some age-related … Read more

Is it really IBS? This lesser-known stomach issue is often misdiagnosed and can cause nausea and toilet problems

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Is it really IBS? This lesser-known stomach issue is often misdiagnosed and can cause nausea and toilet problems

You shouldn’t have to stomach a constantly upset stomach. Bloating, gas and discomfort are often dismissed as harmless digestive issues, but they can sometimes signal more serious health problems. “Normalizing chronic symptoms like bloating, discomfort or irregular bowel habits can delay diagnosis of underlying conditions such as SIBO, IBS, celiac disease or even inflammatory bowel … Read more

This beloved dog is still the most popular in the US — but a lesser-known breed is climbing the ranks

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This beloved dog is still the most popular in the US — but a lesser-known breed is climbing the ranks

Pardon my Frenchie. The French Bulldog still has the hearts of dog owners — but another breed is slowly winning people over, according to a report from the American Kennel Club. For the third straight year, the French Bulldog has taken the No. 1 spot as the most popular dog breed in the United States. … Read more

Canada’s lesser-known Atlantic Coast is heating up this winter

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Canada’s lesser-known Atlantic Coast is heating up this winter

Toronto. Montreal. Vancouver and Quebec City — when it comes to Canada, its best-known cities have been thoroughly discovered. But there is a far more rural, small-town and distinctive side to our neighbor to the north — its farther-flung Maritime provinces. French-inflected New Brunswick, colorful Nova Scotia and stark, otherworldly Newfoundland are entire worlds unto … Read more