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Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies
The US is grappling with a record outbreak of Cyclospora-related diarrhoeal illness linked to fresh produce, prompting nearly 40% of Americans to cut back on buying or eating fruit and vegetables, according to a CBS News poll. This poses an awkward setback for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose “Make America Healthy Again” campaign…
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Nike’s new Hyperslides heat and vibrate your feet to help you recover after workouts
Nike and recovery brand Hyperice have unveiled the Air Zoom Hyperslide, a heated, vibrating slide sandal designed to aid muscle recovery after exercise. It marks the pair’s second collaboration following the Hyperboot, a high-top shoe offering air-compression massage, and extends Nike’s push into wearable recovery technology aimed at athletes and casual gym-goers alike. The slides…
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Britain’s most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson sparks stand-off at ‘Monster Mansion’ jail – after his ‘apple crumble was served without custard’
Charles Bronson, widely described as Britain’s most notorious prisoner, has reportedly caused a stand-off at HMP Wakefield, nicknamed “Monster Mansion”, after complaining that his apple crumble was served without custard. The incident, though trivial on its face, highlights the ongoing challenges prison staff face in managing one of the country’s highest-profile and most difficult inmates,…
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What REALLY causes motor neurone disease? The terrifying condition paralyses victims before killing them. Now bombshell research suggests that doing one type of exercise, a missing vitamin and these common chemicals could ALL trigger it…
A Daily Mail article surveys emerging research into what might trigger motor neurone disease (MND), a rapidly progressive condition that causes paralysis and death by damaging the nerve cells controlling muscles. The piece is significant because MND’s underlying causes remain largely unknown, and identifying preventable risk factors could open the door to reducing cases or…
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Hilaria Baldwin flaunts fit figure in bikini as fans marvel at mom of 7
Hilaria Baldwin, the wife of actor Alec Baldwin, shared an Instagram video showing off her physique in a bikini while demonstrating workout tips, prompting an outpouring of admiring comments from fans impressed that she maintains such fitness as a mother of seven. The post is part of a wider trend of celebrities sharing fitness and…
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Nolan’s Odyssey adaptation echoes Batman Begins storytelling as Damon transforms for lead role
Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey* follows his war-drama *Oppenheimer*, with both films centring on protagonists grappling with the aftermath of conflict. However, rather than mirroring *Oppenheimer*’s structure, Nolan has instead drawn on the narrative techniques he used in *Batman Begins*, indicating a return to a more layered, non-linear storytelling approach for this…
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‘The Odyssey’ star Matt Damon reveals brutal six-month transformation behind Christopher Nolan film
Matt Damon has spoken about the demanding physical transformation he underwent for his role in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey,” saying the process “just kind of took over my life” over a six-month period. The 55-year-old actor appears noticeably changed on screen, having built up his physique to portray a legendary Greek figure in…
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Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein – how Italian children became so overweight
Italy, long regarded as the birthplace of the Mediterranean diet, is now grappling with one of Europe’s highest rates of child obesity, according to the World Health Organization. The problem is especially severe in southern regions such as Campania, where the town of Ponticelli, near Naples, has gained notoriety as one of the world’s child…
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The biggest food and drink mistakes travelers make on flights, experts warn
Nutrition experts warn that common food and drink choices during flights can worsen dehydration, bloating, dry skin and fatigue. The advice matters because cabin conditions, particularly very dry air, can quickly affect comfort and wellbeing while travelling. Changes in cabin humidity, pressure and oxygen levels can contribute to these problems, with dry air identified as…