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Healthy Living presented by Food City: August marks National Wellness Month

Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress

5 Effective Home Remedies to Lighten Dark Underarms Naturally

Healthy Living: How changing seasons impact mood
SPONSORED ADVERTISING CONTENT This content was provided by our sponsor, Kaiser Permanente. It's National Wellness Awareness Month, so it's time to make self-care, your mental health and maybe even taking a deep breath for once in your life a...

U-M research study exposes personal health information of 1,015 people
Michigan Medicine is alerting people to a breach of protected health information that occurred on June 27, when postcards were mailed to recruit people to join a research study. More than 1,000 postcards were mailed without envelopes, exposing "a...

Two-Time Cancer Survivor on Healthy Living Mission with Local IV Therapy Biz
Andrea Della Murra, two-time breast cancer survivor and local business owner, whose health journey led her to open The DRIPBaR Rye. On this episode of Local Matters Westchester, Andrea Della Murra — two-time breast cancer survivor and owner of The...

Do you suffer from crippling heartburn? This is what really causes it, the surprising home remedies that can help... and the 'cures' you should avoid, by leading expert DR CAMERON BRADDY-GREEN
Around one in four people experience heartburn from time to time - and while many presume medication is the only way to alleviate it, relief can be found using everyday items hiding in your kitchen cupboard. This isn't just the basis of old wives'...

Healthy Living with USA Health: Lung Cancer Awareness
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - In this week’s Healthy Living, Emily Hightower with The USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute joined us to talk about lung cancer awareness. The USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute stands as the leading academic cancer...

Man asks ChatGPT for health advice, lands in hospital with poisoning, psychosis
A ChatGPT-prescribed diet led a man to poisoning and an involuntary psychiatric hold, People magazine reported. The incident has prompted researchers to flag “adverse health outcomes” that artificial intelligence (AI) can contribute to in today’s...

Delving into ancient Indian texts to exploring food heritage for healthy living
Poushtik Life, a Kolkata-based group, champions farmers' markets and indigenous cuisines, drawing from ancient Indian traditions to promote culinary heritage. They emphasize healthy food practices, referencing texts like the Ramayana and Kashyap...

Personal health budget explained as Labour plans to ‘double’ users in the next few years
During the last tax year, over 180,000 people in England were granted NHS personal health budgets. Labour is now aiming to significantly boost this number to enhance patient-centred care within the NHS. Conservative MP Dr Caroline Johnson sought...

Federal court blocks HHS from sharing personal healthcare data
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On Tuesday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from granting the Department of Homeland Security...

Illinois law bans AI use to provide mental health advice
(TNND) — Illinois recently passed a law that prohibits the use of artificial intelligence for mental health interactions or decisions. The law allows mental health professionals to use AI for administrative support but not direct patient care. The...

Man Asks AI For Health Advice, Ends Up Poisoned With Rare Condition
A 60-year-old man developed a rare medical condition after ChatGPT advised him on alternatives to table salt, according to a case study published in The Annals of Internal Medicine. The patient consulted the AI chatbot after studying the negative...
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Man Went to ChatGPT for Health Advice. What He Did Next Led to Poisoning and Psychosis By Cara Lynn Shultz
NEED TO KNOW A man who wanted to improve his diet claimed he swapped sodium chloride, known as table salt, for sodium bromide, after misunderstanding ChatGPT's advice, according to a case report He ended up with bromine poisoning and developed...

His psychosis was a mystery—until doctors learned about ChatGPT’s health advice
A 60-year-old man arrived at a Seattle hospital convinced his neighbor was poisoning him. Though medically stable at first, he soon developed hallucinations and paranoia. The cause turned out to be bromide toxicity—triggered by a health experiment...

She lived a 'healthy' lifestyle but cancer still found this 29-year-old woman. What went wrong?
Synopsis A 29-year-old woman who strictly followed a clean, balanced diet was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, revealing the hidden dangers of chronic stress and a sedentary lifestyle. Monika Choudhary, known for avoiding processed and...

Man hospitalised after following health advice from AI
Artificial intelligence is infiltrating nearly every aspect of daily life. From booking trips to writing emails, AI chatbots are becoming go-to tools for quick answers. The phrase "just ask ChatGPT" has become second nature for many. But when it...

Would you seek health advice from TikTok? Why experts are sounding fresh cautions
It's billed as relatable content — ordinary people offering advice on common health dramas, beauty and lifestyle hacks and medical developments. But experts are increasingly cautioning about the dangers of unqualified influencers offering health...

Effective home remedies to get rid of ‘tiddas’ or grasshoppers from your home and garden
Grasshoppers, also known as tiddas in Hindi, are common garden insects that sometimes make their way into homes. While usually harmless when alone, they can nibble on your plants and cause frustration if not controlled. Their resemblance to...