Health & Wellness
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Nearly One-Third of U.S. Pharmacies Have Closed Since 2010
If you’ve had a problem filling a prescription lately, this might be the reason. There’s been some bad news in the world of pharmacies of late. According to a new study from researchers at the University of Southern California and…
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What You Need To Know About the Cold and Flu Season
Though winter may have many of us hunkering down amid cold snaps and snowstorms, it’s also a time that ushers in some unwelcome visitors: colds and flu. Adults average two to three colds a year, and each year 5%-20% of…
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12 Plants That Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs
Houseplants and gardens are good additions to most homes. They can elevate your aesthetic, improve the quality of indoor air, and may even help reduce stress and improve focus, studies show. Some may carry toxic substances that are unsafe for…
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11 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Cranberries
Whether it’s canned, cooked, or just ignored by the kids, the small by mighty cranberry is as much a part of Thanksgiving dinner as well, you know what. But there’s actually a lot to know about this tart part of…
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Recall Alert: Lowe’s and Amazon Pull Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Another day, another recall. This time it’s a carbon monoxide and natural gas detector that’s being pulled from shelves and websites. According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice, using the recalled alarms may pose a risk of…
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Costco Recalls 80,000 Pounds of Butter for the Most Bizarre Reason
Costco has been on quite a roll with recalls lately, from listeria-ridden produce to mislabeled items. However, the latest recall, which includes some 80,000 pounds of butter, has given the internet a reason to mock the beloved warehouse giant. Here…
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Half a Million Electric Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
There’s been a recall of 500,000 space heaters. Find out which ones, which models, and what’s wrong with them. 1. What Brand? GoveeLife and Govee, in conjunction with the U.S.…
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Drink Tumblers Sold in 8 States Recalled After Metal Straws Cut Customers
About 60,000 tumblers sold exclusively at Wawa stores in eight states have been recalled. Keep reading to find out why and what to do if you have one. 1. What…
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Popular Smoothie Chain Debuts Ozempic-Friendly Menu Nationwide
America is obsessed with GLP-1s, the medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, taken for diabetes and weight loss. Thirteen percent of Americans reportedly have used one of the medications, and…
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Baby Powder Recalled in 35 States Over Asbestos Concerns — Here’s What to Know
Picture this: You grab the container of baby powder and unknowingly cover your infant in asbestos. Unfortunately, that’s the image the latest product recall conjures up. The U.S. Food &…
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This Is What Happens When You Eat Grapefruit
Grapefruit juice was a go-to drink back in the day for ladies in leotards looking to slim down. Today, the grapefruit remains a popular citrus fruit and juice — unless…
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This Is What Happens When You Take Too Many Vitamins, According to Experts
Most people take vitamins expecting some sort of health boost. But sometimes they have the opposite effect — often as a result of the mega doses in multivitamin supplements, which…
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7 Foods You Didn’t Know Have Lead in Them
Lead, a naturally occurring toxic element found in the earth’s soil, can have serious health consequences with even minimal exposure. According to the World Health Organization, this potent neurotoxin wreaks…
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Almost 10 MILLION Pounds of Meat Recalled Due to Listeria
You may recall a recent listeria outbreak due to Boar’s Head meats that killed 10 people. Well, now there’s another huge meat recall at a different company, according to the…
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Boar’s Head Recall: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 10 — Here’s What You Need to Know
Since Boar’s Head recalled their meat earlier this summer, almost 60 people have been hospitalized, and 10 have died. Nearly 700 pounds of ready-to-eat meat have had possible listeria contamination,…
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Scientists Urgently Warn: Stop Drinking Bottled Water
For years, we’ve been grabbing plastic water bottles at the store, partly for convenience and partly because we think it’s a healthy thing to do. Think again. That plastic water…
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How Seniors Can Boost Memory and Help Ward Off Dementia
About 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. over age 65 had dementia, and 22% experienced cognitive impairment, according to a 2022 published study. That staggering statistic means more than 55 million…
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15 Bizarre Side Effects of Foods You Probably Have in Your Kitchen
Whoever came up with the “you are what you eat” motto probably ate too many carrots and turned orange — which is basically what happens when you overdo it. No…
