Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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<ul><li>Knowing what to eat and drink when trying to lose weight can be confusing.
</li><li>Drinks that you might think are "off-limits" … [+7795 chars]

Go ahead, pour yourself one of these sips. After all, they may just help with weight loss.

Eatingwell.com

5 "Bad" Drinks You Shouldn't Avoid for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians - AOL.com

Including more broccoli in your diet could reduce the risk of colon cancer, new research suggests.
Diet is known to be a key modifiable risk factor for colon cancer particularly a lack of vegetables… [+3843 chars]

A Chinese study finds that consuming 20 to 40 grams per day of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and cauliflower significantly decreases colon cancer risk.

Fox News

Risk of colon cancer slashed by eating specific types of vegetables, study finds - AOL.com

Seattle-area hospitals and emergency departments are again facing a summer surge of COVID-19.
In King County, recent rates of ER visits, positive tests, hospitalizations and some wastewater data all… [+4999 chars]

As we shift to more time indoors, it's a reminder to take more precautions against COVID: Wear a mask in crowds, boost indoor ventilation and get vaccinated.

The Seattle Times

Seattle-area hospitals facing mild summer COVID surge - The Seattle Times

The twenty-year window that makes all the difference isn't about geneticsit's about three decisions you control.At 60, you still feel mostly invincible. Sure, recovery takes longer after that weekend… [+7737 chars]

The twenty-year window that makes all the difference isn't about genetics—it's about three decisions you control.

Vegoutmag.com

Doctors say these 3 choices at 60 determine if you'll suffer or thrive at 80 - VegOut

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Whether its a moment of light-headedness or the room-whirling sensation of vertigo, dizziness can be unsettling. It … [+30 chars]

Could it be an inner-ear issue? Your medications? How to figure out the problem — and fix it.

The Washington Post

What can make you dizzy? - The Washington Post

“Soul ties” is a concept circulating on the internet to describe the “unexplainable” spiritual, emotional, and physical connections between two people that seem to defy logic.
Sometimes romantic, ot… [+10839 chars]

8 Unsettling Signs "Soul Ties" Still Grip You. Are you struggling to break free? Discover if intense spiritual connections or types of soul ties still bind you.

Boredpanda.com

8 Unsettling Signs “Soul Ties” Still Grip You - Bored Panda

In July 2024, we published a story with the headline: "One of the 7 people cured of HIV tells his story. Can his cure work for others." This summer, at the International AIDS Society conference, came… [+9158 chars]

At the International AIDS Society meeting this year, a young woman from South Africa spoke. She is the first Black woman from Africa to be potentially cured of HIV.

Whatever happened to ... the race to cure HIV? There's promising news : Goats and Soda - NPR

Women have a significantly higher lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than men, yet new research reveals they also have the most power to prevent it through diet. 
A recent study trackin… [+4633 chars]

And they are just as delicious as they are nutritious

mindbodygreen.com

These 4 Diets Cut Dementia Risk By Up To 28% (Especially For Women) - MindBodyGreen

Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and may even offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, new research finds.The study, published in Applied… [+2640 chars]

A large study of nearly 16,000 adults found no link between eating animal protein and higher death risk. Surprisingly, higher animal protein intake was associated with lower cancer mortality, supporting its role in a balanced, health-promoting diet.

Science Daily

Eating meat may protect against cancer, landmark research shows - ScienceDaily

A new study reveals that social connections may play a vital role in extending life expectancy among older adults. Researchers found that activities like volunteering, spending time with grandchildre… [+1928 chars]

Older adults who stay socially engaged may live longer, a new study reveals. A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that staying socially connected may play an important role in helping older adults live longer. Resea…

SciTechDaily

Socializing Could Add Years to Your Life, Study Finds - SciTechDaily

This story is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
Gwen Stefani references aside, it's time to talk about bananas: a versatile fruit with numerous health benefits.
Add them to cereal or oatmeal, peanut butter t… [+2387 chars]

Here's why one dietitian calls bananas the "perfect pre-workout snack."

USA Today

Why bananas are the 'perfect pre-workout snack,' according to a dietitian - Yahoo Life UK

Pittsburgh-area doctors are sounding the alarm on medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer that’s increasingly permeating street drugs like “flysky” in Western Pennsylvania.
And it’s not abating anyt… [+10682 chars]

Pittsburgh-area doctors are sounding the alarm on medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer that&rsquo;s increasingly permeating street drugs like &ldquo;flysky&rdquo; in Western Pennsylvania. And it&rsquo;s not abating anytime soon. The drug continues to becom…

TribLIVE

New street drug 'flysky' causes alarm in Western Pa. - TribLIVE.com

Amy MaxmenAs measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s actions sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists that kept them from performing the agency’s most critical functi… [+17449 chars]

Trump officials sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists, slowing their response to the measles outbreak in West Texas. Cases surged and sparked new outbreaks across the U.S. and Mexico. Together, these linked outbreaks have sickened more than 4,500 and …

Kffhealthnews.org

As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered. - KFF Health News

Researchers at UT Southwestern have uncovered a surprising way in which tumors exploit the body’s own immune system to grow unchecked. Their findings reveal a hidden interaction between a hormone and… [+4452 chars]

A hormone-receptor interaction weakens immunity. Targeting it could fight cancer. Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified how a hormone binds to a receptor on immune cells, allowing cancer cells to evade the body’s defenses. The study, pu…

Researchers Uncover Cancer’s Secret Weapon Against Immune Cells - SciTechDaily

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Who doesnt like a sweet treat every once in a while? Some would argue that satisfying your sweet tooth or trying a new dessert is just as important as… [+1905 chars]

Who doesn’t like a sweet treat every once in a while? Some would argue that satisfying your sweet tooth or trying a new dessert is just as important as going...

DogTime

Video: Golden Retriever’s First Time Trying Donuts Is as Sweet as It Gets - AOL.com

The secret to stronger, whiter, healthier teeth has been hidden on the top of our heads this entire time.
Researchers from King's College London have devised a way to use a common protein found in h… [+3346 chars]

The secret to stronger, whiter, healthier teeth has been hidden on the top of our heads this entire time.

ScienceAlert

Something in Your Hair Could Make The Ultimate Toothpaste - sciencealert.com

The secret superpower of solitude lovers isn't antisocialit's that they've mastered skills the rest of us are still struggling to develop.Here's something that might surprise you: the person who leav… [+9802 chars]

The secret superpower of solitude lovers isn't antisocial—it's that they've mastered skills the rest of us are still struggling to develop.