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An egg a day could help keep cognitive decline away, at least for women

LA JOLLA, Calif. — Eggs have had a complicated history when it comes to health and nutrition. First, they’re good, then they’re bad, then food scientists say they’re good again. Well, researchers are once again placing all their eggs in the “good” basket, finding that these controversial sources of cholesterol may be even better your our brains than we thought. A team from the University of California-San Diego has discovered that older women who eat eggs...

Cannabis tied to alarming rise in cancer, birth defects, and accelerated aging

Cannabis users appear to be passing on DNA mutations to their children in the womb.

Types of Leg Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore

WEBMD – We’ve all had leg pain at some point. Maybe you banged your shin against your favorite chair, or you had an intense cramp in your thigh or calf muscle. It hurt, but it got better fast. Leg pain that seems severe, ongoing, or out of the ordinary is a different story. Sometimes it’s a sign of an urgent problem that could stick around -- or get worse -- without treatment. Call your doctor if you...

‘Prosecute Fauci’ Calls Grow Among MAGA After Trump’s Victory

Amid Trump's victory in last week's election, his allies have stepped up calls to have Dr. Fauci prosecuted.

The controversy of ‘female hysteria’

MEDICAL NEWS TODAY – A fondness of writing, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, and even infertility — for the best part of two centuries, all of these and more could easily fall under the umbrella of “female hysteria.” Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, female hysteria was one of the most commonly diagnosed “disorders.” But the mistaken notion that women are somehow predisposed to mental and behavioral conditions is much older than that. In...

Chronic Brain Trauma Is Extensive in Navy’s Elite Speedboat Crews

The pounding that sailors’ brains take from years of high-speed wave-slamming in the Special Boat Teams can cause symptoms that wreck their careers — and their lives.

Best non-drug option for aching knees

Pilates exercises can be beneficial in warding off knee pain.

How the world can eliminate cervical cancer

HPV vaccines offer a rare opportunity to effectively eliminate one type of cancer. By taking this opportunity, it’s possible to save hundreds of thousands of women each year.

Bobby Allison, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Is Dead at 86

A three-time winner of the Daytona 500, he was ranked as one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, with 84 victories. But his career was darkened by tragedy and injuries.

Everything you ever wanted to know about vaginas … but were too afraid to Google

It’s more hygienic to remove pubic hair FALSE: “Removing pubic hair is a personal preference and not a medical necessity,” assures Sachchidananda Maiti, a consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician at Pall Mall Medical and senior lecturer at Manchester University medical school. “This myth is widely believed, especially in western cultures where hairlessness is often associated with cleanliness and attractiveness,” he adds. A 2024 study found that about 80% of women groom their pubic hair. But the humble bush...

Shameless Cannabis Industry Happy To Sell Pot To Pregnant Women

University of Georgia College of Public Health – A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks. The study highlights the importance of education surrounding marijuana use during pregnancy, said lead researcher Mohammad Rifat Haider. Published in The American Journal on Addictions, the study utilized responses from the National Survey...

Mediterranean Diet: Good For Bones

drweil.com – The Mediterranean diet is heart healthy and has been linked to lower risks of diabetes and cancer. It also appears to be beneficial for the bones and muscles of postmenopausal women according to a Brazilian study of 103 healthy women whose average age was 55. As part of the study, the women underwent scans to measure their bone mineral density and total body fat. They also completed a food questionnaire detailing what they had eaten...

Mother, 2 children die after going over Niagara Falls safety rail: Police

"It's not something where they just stumbled in."

T-Shirts for the Female Gaze

A handful of small brands founded by women are gaining recognition for their takes on a wardrobe staple.

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