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Health

Time-Restricted Eating Reduces Cognitive Decline Risk, New Research Shows

July 27, 2026

Eating within limited hours daily shows promise for preventing memory loss and cognitive decline in older adults. Scientists discover time-restricted eating reduces dementia risk through metabolic and circadian rhythm benefits.

Food & Drinks·Health·News·USA

Walmart Recalls Bagged Lettuce After Rare Parasite Found in Supply Chain Triggers Health Alert

July 26, 2026

Karmactive Staff

Walmart has initiated urgent recalls on bagged lettuce products after contamination with a rare parasite was detected, following a serious illness in an elderly consumer whose hospitalisation triggered a supply chain investigation.

Health·News

Jeopardy Champion Dr. Courtney Shah Dies at 52 After Brain Cancer Battle and Advocacy Work

July 26, 2026

Tejal Somvanshi

Dr. Courtney Shah, a seven-time Jeopardy! champion who became an outspoken cancer awareness advocate following a brain cancer diagnosis, has died at the age of 52. Beyond the game show platform that

Climate·Health·News·USA·Weather

Dangerous Heat Warnings Across U.S. States Test Whether Public Health Alert Systems Reach Those Most at Risk

July 26, 2026

Rahul Somvanshi

Dangerous heat warnings are in effect across multiple U.S. states this week as temperatures combine with high humidity to produce heat index values that pose immediate risk to human health. The alerts

A close up of a person's skin with acne on it. Photo Source - Picryl (CCO 1.0)

Australia·Health

Measles Cases in Sydney and Lismore—Were You Exposed?

Two measles cases – one in Sydney and another in Lismore – have put NSW health officials on high alert. A traveler who recently visited busy shopping areas in Sydney after returning

Tejal Somvanshi

February 23, 2025

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Health·USA

Indiana’s Autism Therapy Costs Soar 8x in 2 Years Amid $56M in Improper Medicaid Payments

The cost of autism therapy in Indiana has increased eight times over in just two years, pushing the state to make significant changes to its treatment program. These changes will affect thousands

Tejal Somvanshi

February 22, 2025

China·Health

New Bat Virus in China Uses COVID-19 Pathway; Vaccine Stocks React

A research team in China has found a new virus in bats that uses the same pathway to infect cells as COVID-19. This discovery comes from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the

Tejal Somvanshi

February 22, 2025

Person in yellow beanie examines foam near partially frozen waterway. Photo Source: UNH Research Team.

Pollution

UNH Study: Waterway Foam Shows PFAS Levels Up to 70x Higher

A University of New Hampshire research team used a new device called a skimmer to test foam samples from local waters. They found these toxic substances, known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,”

Rahul Somvanshi

February 22, 2025

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Health·USA

CDC Halts Major Flu Vaccine Campaign During Severe Flu Season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stopped its “Wild to Mild” flu vaccination campaign amid one of the worst flu seasons in decades. The decision comes just as the

Tejal Somvanshi

February 21, 2025

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Health·UK

Record 1,160 Daily Norovirus Cases Overwhelm England’s Hospitals

The stomach bug known as norovirus is causing major problems in England’s hospitals. New figures show 1,160 hospital beds are being used daily by patients with the virus – the highest number

Tejal Somvanshi

February 21, 2025

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Pollution

Sunscreen Pollution: 35kg a Day Is Washing Into the Ocean

The sunscreen we wash off after a beach day is creating lasting problems for ocean life, according to new research. A study looking at over 110 scientific reports found that sunscreen pollution

Rahul Somvanshi

February 21, 2025

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Health

26 Bandage Brands Found with PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

Bandages meant to help us heal might be exposing us to harmful chemicals linked to cancer. Tests show that common brands like Band-Aid and CVS Health contain concerning levels of chemicals that

Tejal Somvanshi

February 20, 2025

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Health

5 Billion People Lack Medical Oxygen Access, Lancet Report Reveals

We are lucky as we get oxygen free from nature. But in an epidemic like corona, artificial or medicinal oxygen is needed. There was a loss of life due to non-availability of

Tejal Somvanshi

February 19, 2025

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Fashion·Health

Temu, Shein Products Found with Excessive Toxic Chemicals

Testing labs have found toxic chemicals in specific Temu products, including sandals and children’s items. The chemicals found aren’t just slightly over the limit – they’re multiple times higher than what’s considered

Tejal Somvanshi

February 19, 2025

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