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These simple steps can fight puffy ‘panda eyes’

Dark under-eye circles can ruin photos. But, are they a sign of something more serious?

The Independent UK

‘The Daily Laughs’: 70 Ridiculously Good Memes To Improve Your Day

Be right back, sending these to all my friends.

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UCLA Health Treats 21 Patients For Fire-Related Injuries

UCLA Health treats fire-related injuries, closes clinics in Southern California due to fire risks, prioritizing safety and community well-being.

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3 mistakes I made when using my first ever weighted blanket

I made three big mistakes when sleeping with a weighted blanket for the first time. Here's how you can avoid them...

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Yoga gives distinct cognitive advantages to older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease

Kundalini yoga improved cognition and memory in older women at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by restoring neural pathways, preventing brain matter decline, and reversing ageing and inflammation-associated biomarkers--improvements not seen in a group that received standard memory training exercises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Barbie maker Mattel sued for reneging on $49m donation to children’s hospital

Mattel is accused of failing to follow through on a $49m donation pledge to UCLA’s children’s hospital

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Girl, 6, has surgery in which half of her brain is ‘disconnected’ to stop debilitating seizures

The child’s seizures are caused by an extremely rare condition that affects only around 500 children worldwide

The Independent UK

Cheat days can stall progress on diet

DEAR DOCTORS: I'm starting a low-carb diet to lose weight, and I plan to incorporate cheat days to help me stick with it. I don't see anything wrong with that, but my sister says cheat days are bad for your health, and that they teach you bad habits. Is that…

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Yearly physicals set baseline for health

DEAR DOCTORS: I am baffled that what used to be a thorough and comprehensive physical exam is now just a few questions, taking some vital signs and a few blood tests. No checking your eyes, throat, glands or reflexes. No breast exam. Why has this changed? What constitutes a complete…

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Deep brain stimulation while sleeping improves memory: Study

While it is well known that sleep is important for memory consolidation, scientists are still attempting to figure out how this process occurs in the brain overnight. Read further on Dynamite News:

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High creatinine levels can indicate chronic kidney disease

DEAR DOCTORS: A recent blood test showed my creatinine levels are a bit high. My doctor said it's something we need to watch because that can be a symptom of chronic kidney disease. Is high creatinine really that big of a deal? What can you do to take care of…

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Diet rich in veggies can decrease risk of Type 2 diabetes

DEAR DOCTORS: My doctor recently said I'm borderline for Type 2 diabetes. I'm surprised because it does not run in my family. Can you avoid getting it? I read that when your diet is high in vegetables, your risk of Type 2 diabetes goes down a lot. Is that true?…

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Many with walking pneumonia don't realise they're sick

DEAR DOCTORS: My wife and I both had Covid-19. I recovered, but my wife kept feeling sick. We worried it might be long Covid. But when she saw her doctor, she got diagnosed with walking pneumonia. She took antibiotics and got better. How is walking pneumonia different from regular pneumonia?

Bangkok Post

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TGA, though frightening, is considered benign

DEAR DOCTORS: I was recently home alone, and I remember feeling dizzy. The next thing I knew, I was at the hospital. My husband says I called him and asked for help, and he called 911. I have no memory of any of this. I was told I had a…

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Higher lithium levels in drinking water might increase autism risk: Study

According to a recent study performed by a UCLA Health researcher, pregnant women whose household tap water included greater amounts of lithium had a modestly increased chance of their kids being diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Research says gut-brain axis plays role in mental health

DEAR DOCTORS: I was diagnosed with depression in grad school, and I've been dealing with it ever since. I take medication and see a therapist. It helps, but I still struggle. I read about a new study that says depression has to do with your gut and with what you…

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Donating kidney does not affect life expectancy

DEAR DOCTORS: I was surprised to find out that a co-worker gave his nephew a kidney several years ago. He never mentions it and I don't want to invade his privacy, but I would like to know more about the process. What does it take for someone to donate a…

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Transitioning from keto diet should be done slowly

DEAR DOCTORS: I've been doing keto for a few months to lose weight. I've almost reached my goal, and I'm ready to go back to eating more carbs. Is there a good way to switch from keto back to a regular diet? I'm worried that when I eat carbs again,…

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The caffeine connection between coffee and headaches

DEAR DOCTORS: I am 69 years old and have two cups of coffee each morning. Once or twice a week, I wake up with a dull ache at the back of my head, towards the left side. It always goes away with my first cup of coffee. Is this caffeine…

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Research needed to determine success of time-restricted eating

DEAR DOCTORS: My sister and I have gotten serious about reaching a healthy weight. We are following the Mediterranean diet, and we're walking 3.5km each day. We have both lost weight, but she's losing faster. The only difference is she says she's doing time-restricted eating. What is that?

Bangkok Post

Many cancer patients undergoing treatment have 'chemo fog'

DEAR DOCTORS: I had chemotherapy for breast cancer. It was successful and I'm getting my strength back, but I'm having trouble with thinking and memory. My doctor calls it "chemo brain" and says it will get better. Why is this happening? How long is it going to last?

Bangkok Post

Increased sugar intake may have triggered arthritis flare

DEAR DOCTORS: I stopped eating sugar while I was losing weight last spring and summer. When holiday sweets started showing up at the office and at parties, I really indulged. I noticed that hip pain from rheumatoid arthritis, which stopped while I was dieting, came back again. Did the sugar…

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Preserving fertility after cancer diagnosis

DEAR DOCTORS: My sister was diagnosed with cancer, and her doctors say she should consider freezing her eggs. It's not definite that the treatment will affect her ability to get pregnant, but it's a real possibility. I don't know how freezing one's eggs works. Can you explain? Is it expensive?

Bangkok Post

Study links stress to onset of IBS

DEAR DOCTORS: I had just started a new job when the pandemic happened. On top of the lockdowns and home-schooling our kids, I was diagnosed with IBS. My husband read there's research that it's caused by stress, and that makes a lot of sense to me. Can you please talk…

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