The Lotus Effect

119 - Sadistically Significant


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Health:
  • Many dead patients still listed as alive in electronic health records, researchers say
  • Diabetes and weight-loss drugs—Ozempic and Wegovy—not associated with increased suicidal thoughts, finds study
  • Crash diets may work against you, and could have permanent consequences
  • Could artificial sweeteners alter your microbiome?
  • Ice baths are popular with celebrities, but what are the health benefits, if any—and risks?
  • Can product warning labels communicate the dangers of sugar?
  • Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Urine is Yellow
  • How memories are formed in the brain: A new role for the internal compass
  • Happiness:
    • Baby That Had Spinal Surgery While in the Womb Can Now Walk and Run
    • Q&A: Stressed out? Why mindfulness and meditation help us cope with the world
    • Oklahoma 13-year-old is Believed to Be the First Person Ever to Beat Tetris Game
    • Toast and Jam:
      • 1916 Band
      • The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
        • New Marijuana Laws Take Effect In Multiple States—Affecting Workers, Regulators, Product Labeling And More
        • Tennessee Hemp Businesses Say New Rules Threaten Industry
        • Using Marijuana Before Working Out Can Enhance Enjoyment And ‘Runner’s High,’ But Also Cause More Exertion, Study Finds
        • Back of the Napkin:
          • Will Blue Light From Your Phone Disrupt Your Sleep? What We Know
          • Vectrex reborn: How a chance encounter gave new life to a dead console
          • A 'ridiculously weak' password causes disaster for Spain’s No. 2 mobile carrier
          • The Junk Drawer
            • Massive EV Battery Factory May Have To Rely On Coal Plant For It To Function
            • Dishonorable Mentions:
              • YouTube Still Blocking Access To Steamboat Willie On Behalf Of Disney In Some Countries
              • Consumer group wants to end $255M 'gift card loophole' for Starbucks and others
              • Images:
                Credits:
                • RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
                • CSB
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