Tag: Health
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Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome: Salon Neck Position and Stroke Risk
Understanding Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome Regular salon hair washes offer many people a moment of relaxation, but a new study raises a surprising health concern: a condition researchers are calling Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome (BPSS). According to the May 2025 edition of the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, the common act of tilting the head…
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TikTok Star Mainly Mannie Reveals HIV Diagnosis in Hospital
Overview: Acknowledging a Difficult Truth A widely followed TikTok creator known as Mainly Mannie disclosed a recent HIV-positive diagnosis in an emotional message from a hospital bed. The revelation arrived with a candid account of the health challenges he has faced in recent months, including a period of immobility that followed the summer. The post…
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Heart Disease Tops Global Killer List as Lancet Study Highlights Rising Youth Deaths
Heart Disease Reclaims the No. 1 Spot on the Global Mortality Map A sweeping new analysis published in The Lancet confirms what many health professionals have warned: heart disease once again sits at the top of the global mortality chart. The study, covering data from 1990 through 2023 across more than 200 countries, shows that…
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Two Brothers Collapse in Manila Believed to be Linked to ‘Tuklaw’ Use
Overview Two brothers, aged 17 and 19, suffered sudden seizures and collapses while crossing a street in Sampaloc, Manila, on a Saturday afternoon. Authorities say the episodes followed reported use of a substance known locally as “black cigarette” or “tuklaw.” The incident has sparked concern about illegal drugs and the dangers of street-level drug use…
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Japanese Interval Walk: The 30-Minute Health Boost Replacing 10,000 Steps
Rethinking the 10,000-step rule The familiar goal of hitting 10,000 steps a day remains popular, but recent trends suggest a smarter, equally effective approach to walking for health. A new viral method—often called the Japanese interval walk—focuses on structured intervals over a shorter period. Rather than chasing a high step count, this routine emphasizes quality…
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Japan Faces Flu Outbreak: Early Season Health Alert
Japan Faces Flu Outbreak: An Early Health Alarm Japan is confronting a nationwide influenza outbreak that has caught public health officials by surprise. With hospitalizations rising and schools temporarily closing, the country is scrambling to manage a flu season that arrived far earlier than the usual late autumn or winter peak. Health authorities say the…
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Exclusive: NASA Astronaut Feels Incredible at 75. Here’s Why.
Exclusive: A Peek Into a 75-Year-Old Astronaut’s Perspective At the age of 75, Winston Elliott Scott stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit that drives space exploration. A veteran NASA astronaut who flew aboard two shuttles in 1996 and 1997, Scott logged just over 24 days in space and participated in three spacewalks.…
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Sped-Up Microbial Evolution Could Help Gut Health, UCLA Study Finds
New Insight into How Our Gut Microbiome Establishes Itself Every person hosts a bustling community of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract, far outnumbering human cells. This gut microbiome influences digestion, immune function, and even brain health. While some microbes produce vitamins and antioxidants, others simply occupy space, crowding out potential pathogens. Understanding how this microbial…
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Sped-Up Bacterial Evolution in the Gut: UCLA Study on DGRs and Microbiome Colonization
Overview: A Faster Path to Gut Colonization Every person hosts a vast, vibrant community of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract. This gut microbiome plays a key role in digestion, immune function, and even brain health. A UCLA-led team has unveiled a mechanism that could explain part of how these microbes establish themselves more rapidly in…
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Breast Cancer and Vitamin D: Could a Deficiency Be a Hidden Risk for Women?
What is vitamin D and why does it matter? Vitamin D, often called the sunshine vitamin, is produced in the skin after exposure to sunlight and is also found in a limited set of foods. It plays a key role in bone health by helping the body absorb calcium, but it also supports immune function…