Hepatitis B Vaccine: No more mandatory Hepatitis B Vaccine at birth: CDC ends blanket recommendation, leaves doctors worried |

Hepatitis B Vaccine: No more mandatory Hepatitis B Vaccine at birth: CDC ends blanket recommendation, leaves doctors worried |

After some back and forth, The CDC vaccine advisory has finally voted to end the “blanket” hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns at birth, and move focus to individual cases of babies born to mothers who test negative for the virus. The birth dose however, will continue as a recommended vaccine for all infants who […]

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Why do passengers board flights from the left side every single time |

Why do passengers board flights from the left side every single time |

You have probably done it so many times that it barely registers anymore. You walk through the gate, step onto the aircraft and instinctively turn left. It feels normal, almost invisible. Yet the fact that passengers board flights from the left side every single time is not random or cosmetic. It exists because of a […]

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Flaxseeds: The best fix for bloating, mood swings, and high cholesterol |

Flaxseeds: The best fix for bloating, mood swings, and high cholesterol |

A common pantry staple, flaxseeds, can significantly improve digestion, balance hormones, and lower cholesterol, according to gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi. These tiny seeds are rich in omega-3s and lignans, which combat inflammation and bind to cholesterol. However, for maximum benefit, flaxseeds must be ground before consumption, as whole seeds pass through the body undigested. Always […]

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Yellow or black poop? Why certain poop colours are worrisome, doc explains |

Yellow or black poop? Why certain poop colours are worrisome, doc explains |

Your poop’s color can reveal crucial health insights, acting as an early warning sign for potential issues. Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab explains why it is important to look at your poop colour. while brown is normal, green, yellow, pale, black, or red stools may indicate digestive problems, malabsorption, or bleeding requiring medical attention. Your poop […]

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Albert Einstein’s brain was stolen by a doctor and carried around for 40 years |

Albert Einstein’s brain was stolen by a doctor and carried around for 40 years |

Thomas Stoltz Harvey pictured in 1994 holding part of Einstein’s brain which he’d kept with him for decades (Michael Brennan/Getty Images) Albert Einstein died on 18 April 1955, aged 76. His death marked the end of one of the most influential scientific lives in history. It also marked the beginning of a long, unsettled afterlife […]

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‘Your hair can come back’: Doctor shares science-backed plan to restore thinning hair |

‘Your hair can come back’: Doctor shares science-backed plan to restore thinning hair |

Hair loss is often treated as a one-way process, especially when it runs in families. Once hair starts thinning, many people assume the follicles are permanently gone and that little can be done beyond slowing the damage. But a widely shared thread by US-based Doctor of Pharmacy Dr Shayan Sen challenges that belief, arguing that […]

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Pumpkin seeds have more protein than eggs, but still aren’t a perfect superfood; here’s why |

Pumpkin seeds have more protein than eggs, but still aren’t a perfect superfood; here’s why |

“Garnish” or a “seasonal treat: this is how many people think of pumpkin seeds, while in reality, they far surpass many “superfoods” in nutritional value. When it comes to protein and magnesium, and even key minerals, pumpkin seeds have a lot to offer, and this occurs in a remarkably small package and a rather youthful […]

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Your cholesterol report may look fine, but here’s what it could be missing

Your cholesterol report may look fine, but here’s what it could be missing

In a thought-provoking social media update, a physician questions the traditional notion that one LDL cholesterol number tells the whole story about heart health. He points out that while LDL concentration is typically measured, it overlooks crucial details like particle count. A recent post by Dr Shailesh Singh on X (formerly known as Twitter) has […]

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