Category: Health
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Experts Warn: New TikTok Challenge Could Be Dangerous
Experts warn that a new TikTok challenge involving taping your mouth shut to stop mouth breathing while sleeping could be dangerous, especially for those with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Some Brands of Dry Shampoos Recalled Due to Potential Cancer Risk
Unilever has initiated the recall of certain aerosol dry shampoos from the brands Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and TRESemmé due to the potential presence of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer. The affected products were produced before October 2021 and were distributed to retailers nationwide, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported. Benzene is…
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Three people died after ordering cocaine from a drug delivery service in NY
Three New York residents died from fentanyl overdoses after ordering cocaine from the same drug delivery service, according to a report published by the Wall Street Journal.
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Another Epidemic: RSV Infections Are Rising Across the Country
We have not yet emerged from the severe pandemic caused by Covid-19, and the rise of a new respiratory infection is drawing the attention of specialists. The “Respiratory Syncytial Virus” or RSV (its English acronym), a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, is spreading rapidly across the United States, especially among children.…
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With Winter Approaching, Another Wave of Covid May Come
You can’t stand hearing about Covid-19 anymore. But a flood of new variants seems to be gaining strength globally and raising fears of a new wave of the epidemic during winter in the northern hemisphere. Statistics show that coronavirus cases in the United States are declining. However, several emerging variants accounted for nearly 1 in…
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Report Highlights “Terrible” Working Conditions at Shein
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A report from the British broadcaster Channel 4 revealed details about the working conditions and business practices of the Chinese fashion giant, Shein. In one factory, the news network discovered that workers earned a base salary of 4,000 yuan per month – approximately $554.00 – to make 500 clothing items per day. In another factory,…
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How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child in the U.S.?
In the United States, the average cost of raising a child from birth to age 17 has increased by 16% since 1960 – when data was first collected. In 1960, the average total spending on a child in a middle-income family was $202,020, adjusted for inflation. By 2015 – the most recent data available on…
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Now You Can Buy Hearing Aids Without a Prescription
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For the first time, adults in the U.S. will be able to purchase hearing aids without needing to obtain a prescription beforehand. According to the FDA, starting Monday, October 17, adults with mild to moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids directly from a store or online – and at a lower price. The high…
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A Global Epidemic of Cancer Among Younger People May Be Emerging
A new study on cancer records from 44 countries has shown that the incidence of what experts call “early cancer,” that is, among people under 50 years old, is rapidly increasing, particularly among types of cancer that affect the digestive system. The authors of the study say that this increase among younger adults is partly…
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As expected, beneficiaries of the U.S. Social Security will receive an 8.7% increase
On Thursday, October 13, the American Social Security Administration announced that retirees and beneficiaries will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 8.7% next year, the largest increase since 1981. This means that beneficiaries will earn an average of $146 more, totaling an average monthly income of $1,827 in 2023. The adjustment aims to help the…