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Prolonged exposure to blue light, such as that which emanates from your phone, computer and household fixtures, could be affecting your longevity, even if it’s not shining in your eyes. New research at Oregon State University suggests that the blue wavelengths produced by light-emitting diodes damage cells in the brain as well as retinas. The study, published today in Aging […]
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When antigens such as a virus or bacteria invade our body, the immune system springs into action: it creates antibodies that stick to the antigens so that they can identify and destroy the intruders. Did you know that these Y-shaped proteins, AKA antibodies, have been revolutionizing the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disease and autoimmune disease, and many others? Therapeutic antibodies […]
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I thought I’d heard it all, but the Snake Diet is a new one on me. The diet is a twist on the current popularity of fasting, and its extreme nature is raising a lot of red flags for health professionals like me. Here’s the lowdown on what the plan entails, and why I strongly recommend skipping it. What is the […]
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Doctors will use a second Ebola vaccine from November in three eastern provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight the deadly virus, medical officials said Sunday. “It’s time to use the new Ad26-ZEBOV-GP vaccine, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson’s Belgian subsidiary,” said Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe, who leads the national anti-Ebola operation in the DRC. It will arrive in […]
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First-time parents! Amy Duggar and her husband, Dillon King, welcomed their baby boy to the world on Wednesday, October 9. Earlier in the day the couple revealed that their son, Daxton, was due to arrive via C-section. “Brb.. we’re gonna go be parents now!!” she captioned a photo of the couple outside what looked like a hospital. “Surprise!! Our little […]
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Mealtimes can become a difficult experience for individuals with diabetes. After a meal, blood sugar levels may soar as the food digests or unexpectedly plummet if an insulin dose was more than the meal required. The Endocrine Society convened a panel of diabetes experts to examine how advances in medications, lifestyle changes and technologies can help manage the challenges associated […]
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Demi Moore’s new memoir, Inside Out, is filled with personal, sometimes painful details of the star's life and relationships behind the scenes. Moore opened up about her rough childhood, choppy ascent to fame, self-destructive substance abuse, and dysfunctional marriages—including her marriage to Ashton Kutcher. Moore was married to Kutcher for six years before they went their separate ways. In her book, the 56-year-old actress […]
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Planning for the future! Wells Adams wants to start a family with his fiancée, Sarah Hyland, one day. “I’m the youngest of five, so I would love to have kids, and I’d like to have more than one,” the Bachelorette alum, 35, who is a Spirit Guide for Svedka, told Us Weekly exclusively on Wednesday, October 2. “I’m older, I’m […]
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Looking ahead! Paris Hilton may be single, but the singer wants to have children in the future. “I’m totally immersed in my work, but I would love that one day,” the heiress, 38, told Us Weekly exclusively on Monday, September 30, while promoting her 25th fragrance, ELECTRIFY. “I think that having a family and children is another meaning of life. […]
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1. By protecting your child from failure, you’re instilling in them a sense of helplessness. 2. You may be setting them up for anxiety and depression later in life. 3. And you may be creating in them a false sense of entitlement, too. 4. Conversely, by allowing your child to fail, you’re teaching them that failure isn’t something to be […]
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