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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

A Big Chicken Recall: What You Need to Know

A huge amount of frozen chicken is being taken off the market. Hormel Foods is recalling almost 4. 9 million pounds of boneless chicken. This chicken was sold to places like restaurants and cafeterias, not directly to people at home. The problem? Some customers found metal bits in the chicken. The c

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

Hot Chemo Treatment: Weighing the Risks and Benefits

In the world of cancer treatment, new methods are always being explored. One such method is HIPEC, which involves delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery. But with this treatment, a big question arises: which chemotherapy drug is safer when used in high doses? Two dr

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

Unraveling a Doctor's Secret: How DNA Testing Exposed a Shocking Truth

Summer McKesson's life took an unexpected turn when she discovered she had seven half-siblings through a DNA test. This revelation led her to uncover a shocking family secret: her biological father was Dr. Charles Peete, a fertility specialist at Duke University who had used his own sperm to impregn

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

How Your Body's Defenders Might Be Harming Your Heart During Cancer Treatment

Doxorubicin, a powerful drug used to fight cancer, has a big problem. It can hurt the heart. This is a serious issue because many people who beat cancer end up with heart failure later. For a long time, scientists thought this heart damage was mainly due to stress and direct injury. But now, they're

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

Fitness Apps: Are They Helping or Hurting Your Health?

Fitness apps are everywhere. They promise to help you track your workouts and count your calories. But new research shows they might be doing more harm than good. Many people feel frustrated and ashamed when using these apps. This can make it harder to reach their fitness goals. The study looked at

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

Little Kids and the Danger of Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are becoming a big problem for young children. These small, flavored pouches look like candy to kids, but they're actually packed with nicotine. This can be really dangerous for little ones. Nicotine is very bad for kids. Even a tiny bit can make them feel sick, throw up, or even h

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

Dill: A Hidden Hero in Diabetes Care?

Dill, a common herb in many kitchens, is making waves in the world of diabetes management. Scientists are digging into how this green powerhouse might help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar in check. But how does it work, and is it safe for everyone? This herb is packed with good stuff li

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

A New Hope in the Fight Against Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is a serious disease that takes many lives. Scientists have found that a protein called B7-H4 is more active in colon cancer cells than in healthy cells. This protein helps cancer cells grow. So far, no medicines have been made to target B7-H4 in colon cancer treatment. Researchers set

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

How to Make Brain Tests Fair for Everyone

Brain tests, or cognitive assessments, are not as straightforward as they seem. They aim to measure how well our brains function, but various factors can skew the results. These factors include where a person lives, their native language, and their level of education. To tackle this issue, the Harmo

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

How Aging Cells Talk to Each Other and Why It Matters

Aging is a big deal, and not just because of wrinkles. It's about how our cells change and talk to each other. Once, scientists thought senescent cells, which are like old, grumpy cells that stop dividing, just hung out in one place. But now, they know these cells chat with other cells all over the

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