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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
A growing number of consumers are using smartphone apps such as Yuka to scan barcodes and instantly assess how healthy their food and cosmetics purchases are, part of a wider “food tracking” trend that started in France. The apps use traffic-light-style scoring to flag high sugar, saturated fat or additive content, encouraging shoppers to switch…
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Warning over ‘unhealthiest generation of children in decades’: UK now has some of the worst outcomes for kids in Europe, with declining vaccination rates and rising asthma admissions and mental health disorders
A new warning highlights that the UK now has some of the worst health outcomes for children in Europe, with experts describing today’s youngsters as potentially the “unhealthiest generation in decades.” The assessment points to a combination of falling vaccination uptake, rising hospital admissions for asthma, and an increase in mental health disorders among children…
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US continues to shun Ebola-infected citizens; second American sent to Germany
The man is said to be doing well in a Frankfurt hospital.
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Declan Rice winning fitness battle to start for England against Argentina
Declan Rice is expected to shake off illness in time to start for England in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta. The Arsenal midfielder was substituted at half-time in the quarter-final win over Norway after Thomas Tuchel revealed he had spent much of the previous three days in bed unwell, but…
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The Shokz OpenRun Pro are the cheapest they’ve been since January
Noise-canceling earbuds are great for flights and focusing, but they’re not always ideal for outdoor workouts. The last-gen Shokz OpenRun Pro’s open-ear design lets you enjoy music while staying aware of approaching cars, cyclists, and other potential hazards, and right now they’re on sale for $109 ($50 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and B&H Photo. That…
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I interviewed Sam Neill in 2024. He was even more charming than I’d expected
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor who has died aged 78, was remembered by Guardian writer Zoe Williams for his warmth and candour during a 2024 interview conducted remotely while he was filming the Netflix series Untamed in Vancouver. The interview, ostensibly about the Australian courtroom drama The Twelve, revealed an actor unusually willing to…
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Shi Nansun, Hong Kong Producer Behind ‘Infernal Affairs,’ Dies at 75
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British paratrooper hero jailed in Georgia for possessing legally-prescribed drugs for a spinal injury is made to pay £28,000 to leave prison
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Popular Rock Band Forced To Tour Without a Key Member After “Pretty Serious Mental Health Crash”
Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images Shinedown bassist Eric Bass is stepping away from the band’s tour after suffering “a pretty serious mental health crash.” The post Popular Rock Band Forced To Tour Without a Key Member After “Pretty Serious Mental Health Crash” appeared first on American Songwriter.
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‘General Hospital’ Hits 16,000 Episodes and Adds New Character Named After Tristan Rogers
The 16,000th episode of “General Hospital” airs today on ABC. The episode sees Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) return to the show’s hometown of Port Charles, New York, and Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick) reunite. Joining the staff is new surgeon Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer), named for longtime “General Hospital” cast member Tristan…