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Parents have the right to set boundaries for their babies.
The following story is about a new mother who repeatedly asked her family not to kiss her 10-week-old baby on the face.
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Explore the challenges of setting family boundaries with a newborn. Learn why respecting these limits is crucial for health.

Twistedsifter.com

A New Mom Begged Her Family Not to Kiss Her 10-Week-Old Baby—Then Her Brother-in-Law Deliberately Did It While Sick With a Cold - TwistedSifter

As "biohacks" like peptides, cold plunges and high-tech wearables grow in popularity, some advocates promote the idea of dramatically extending human life but others say its better to focus on more h… [+5532 chars]

Dr. Annu Navani shares four low-cost longevity habits rooted in sleep, stress management, nutrition and resistance training for a longer health span.

Fox News

Longevity doctor reveals what matters most for aging well, beyond pricey biohacks - Fox News

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Earlier this year, the calorie-counting app MyFitnessPal got a makeover. … [+12108 chars]

No one likes how I keep weight off—possibly not even me.

Slate Magazine

For years, long before shots and pills, I used a decidedly old-fashioned tool to lose weight. I still do. Should I forever? - Slate Magazine

Processed foods are a hot topic in nutrition. From debates over how they should be defined to questions about their effects on long-term health, the topic is riddled with confusion. If youre looking … [+6124 chars]

Processed foods can fit into a weight-loss plan. Discover three nutritious choices experts recommend, and other tips for choosing processed foods.

Eatingwell.com

3 Processed Foods to Eat Every Week If You Are Trying to Lose Weight - EatingWell

BUNIA, Congo (AP) Yuma Adolphe and his team are responsible for the safe and dignified burial of some of the people who die from Ebola in Congos Ituri province, the epicenter of historys deadliest Eb… [+5744 chars]

The burial of a young chorister in Bunia highlights the ongoing Ebola crisis in Congo. The outbreak is the fastest-spreading in history. There have been nearly 3,200 deaths out of more than 6,600 confirmed cases. Health workers face challenges as they try to …

Associated Press

Congo’s Ebola burial teams battle community anger, fatigue and fear of infection - AP News

Atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fatty plaques in the arteries that causes restricted blood flow, is responsible for most heart attacks and strokes but it often builds up slowly and silently, wit… [+4642 chars]

Atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fatty plaques in the arteries that causes restricted blood flow, is responsible for most heart attacks and strokes – but it often builds up slowly and silently, without symptoms, before causing a major medical emergency.

ScienceAlert

A Warning Sign of Heart Attack And Stroke May Show Up on Your Face - sciencealert.com

Scientists found that post-training vagus nerve stimulation may help the brain preserve newly learned movements. Credit: Shutterstock
Practice may teach the brain a new movement, but what happens im… [+5854 chars]

Practice may teach the brain a new movement, but what happens immediately afterward could determine whether that skill lasts.

SciTechDaily

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Could Unlock the Brain’s Hidden Learning Potential - SciTechDaily

The first time I encountered the ketogenic diet was in an office setting, before I became a dietitian. One morning in the breakroom, I was making myself a cup of coffee, when I overheard a coworker r… [+7589 chars]

A new study compares cardiometabolic health outcomes of the keto diet and Mediterranean diet. Learn which diet showed greater benefits and what it means for you.

The Keto Diet May Have a Surprising Edge on the Mediterranean Diet, New Study Says - EatingWell

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has acknowledged that measles caused the death of a Pennsylvania infant, days after reports revealed that he asked the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio… [+3191 chars]

Kennedy now acknowledges a Pennsylvania infant died from the virus, but the death still isn’t reflected in CDC data

Salon

Measles death undercuts RFK Jr.’s doubts - Salon.com

Did you know that about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime? According to the American Cancer Society, it remains the second-leading cause of cancer death among Am… [+4205 chars]

Did you know that about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime? According to the American Cancer Society, it remains the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men.

News-Medical.Net

New prostate cancer screening advances improve early detection - News-Medical

Your biceps may be doing more than helping you lift groceries—they could be helping you dodge infections, too. A study of more than 458,000 adults in the UK suggests that people with lower muscle mas… [+1570 chars]

Strength training can pay off, experts say

Newser

Research Suggests Muscles Lower Risk of Infection - Newser

Neurologists and dietitians reveal who’s most at risk, and how alcohol makes it worse.

HuffPost

This Vitamin Deficiency Can Cause Fatigue, Headaches And Memory Problems — And Drinking Raises Your Risk - buzzfeed.com

TAMPA, Fla. Hillsborough and Pasco counties are working together to target mosquitoes spreading dengue fever as cases rise in the Tampa Bay area, with at least 59 people infected in Hillsborough Coun… [+3370 chars]

The pesticide applications are focused on central Tampa, including areas around the I-275 and U.S. 41 corridors.

Bay News 9

Helicopters spray Tampa neighborhoods as dengue cases climb - Spectrum Bay News 9

Seeds of all kinds are generally a healthy choice across the board. However, the health benefits of seeds vary by variety and the specific benefit youre looking for.
Today, many Americans prioritize… [+4711 chars]

Chia seeds top dietitians’ picks for brain, heart, and gut health thanks to fiber, ALA omega-3s, and antioxidants, with flaxseed close behind.

Real Simple

The One Seed Dietitians Recommend for Brain, Heart, and Gut Health - Real Simple

(NewsNation) A skin fungus that causes ringworm and does not respond to standard treatment is spreading to more countries each year, according to a new CDC study.
Ringworm is a common fungal infecti… [+1233 chars]

An itchy skin fungus that resists standard treatment has spread to 29 countries, and cases have tripled in just a few years.

Newsnationnow.com

Drug-resistant ringworm fungus has spread to 29 countries: Study - NewsNation

ATLANTA  Alcohol may play a greater role in death from numerous types of cancers in the United States than previously known, according to a new study.
"While it's true that overall cancer mortality … [+5459 chars]

Alcohol may play a greater role in death from numerous types of cancers in the United States than previously known, according to a new study.

KSL.com

Just one drink a day may increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers - KSL News

There's no effective treatment for dementia, and cases keep growing.
The best bet at the moment is to reduce your risk, which is higher for people with type 2 diabetes. 
A new study based on nation… [+4586 chars]

There's no effective treatment for dementia, and cases keep growing.