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Sep 24 2025HEALTH

Why Do Teens in India Choose Junk Food?

In India, many teens are eating unhealthy foods. This is a big problem. It leads to weight gain and other health issues. So, why do they make these choices? A recent study looked into this. The study involved over 800 teens from government and private schools in two big cities. They used surveys an

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Sep 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Features: What's Cooking for Pixel Users?

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is out, and it's packed with some cool new features for Pixel users. Let's dive in and see what's new and what it means for you. First up, you can now customize the shape of your app icons on the home screen. Google has given us five different shapes to choose

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Aug 20 2025HEALTH

Shrimp Scare: Walmart Pulls Frozen Seafood from Shelves

Walmart has taken a big step to ensure customer safety by recalling certain frozen shrimp from stores in 13 states. The reason? Potential radioactive contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in some shrimp imported from Indonesia. Th

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Aug 20 2025FINANCE

Hims & Hers Health: Investors Have a Chance to Seek Justice

Investors who bought shares of Hims & Hers Health between April 29, 2025, and June 23, 2025, have until August 25, 2025, to take part in a class action lawsuit. This deadline is crucial for those who want to recover losses from the company's alleged missteps. The legal action centers on claims that

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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

Connecting Hearts: The Power of Global Palliative Care Gatherings

Every year, healthcare professionals and advocates come together to discuss and celebrate the importance of palliative care. In 2023 and 2024, two significant events took place, bringing together experts from around the world. These gatherings focused on improving care for those with serious illness

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Understanding Obstetric Violence: A Path to Better Healthcare

Obstetric violence is a serious issue that affects many women during childbirth. It involves disrespectful or abusive behavior by healthcare providers. This can include physical, verbal, or psychological harm. The consequences are severe, leading to long-term emotional and physical trauma. Women may

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Ice Cream Brands Commit to Ditching Artificial Colors

Big changes are coming to your favorite ice cream brands. Many companies that make ice cream in the U. S. have promised to stop using artificial dyes. They plan to do this by 2028. This move comes after pressure from health officials who worry about the effects of these dyes. About 40 ice cream mak

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Old English Medical Wisdom: A Look into Bald's Leechbook

In the world of old English texts, Bald's Leechbook stands out as a treasure trove of medical knowledge. This book is like a guide, starting from the head and going down to the feet, filled with herbal remedies and some notes on how well they work. It's not just about herbs though; there are also re

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Rising Prediabetes Rates in Teens: What's Going On?

Nearly one-third of U. S. teens, aged 12 to 17, now have prediabetes. This alarming statistic comes from recent data released by the CDC. The numbers show a significant increase from previous estimates, which suggested that about one in five kids had prediabetes. This rise is a serious concern becau

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Bright Colors, Big Debate: Why Mars Won't Drop Artificial Dyes

Mars, the company behind M&M's and Skittles, is standing firm on using artificial food dyes. This decision goes against a push from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove these dyes from foods. Mars had promised in 2016 to phase out artificial colors, but now they say their products are sa

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