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Frigid temperatures are expected to grip much of the central and eastern United States in the coming weeks, as up to three rounds of Arctic polar vortex air move south from Canada. Each surge could bring sharp temperature drops, scattered flurries or snow squalls, and bursts of dangerous wind chill.[1]A polar vortex is an area of low pressure and cold air that always concentrates around the Earth’s poles. In the winter, these areas can expand, sending cold air south.[2]The extreme cold caused by a polar vortex can pose serious health concerns — from frostbite and hypothermia to heart strain and…

Key Takeaways Heteroflexibility means someone mostly identifies as straight but sometimes has sex with the same gender.The term can be controversial because some think it erases bisexual identities.Instead of identifying as bisexual, some people expand the meaning of heterosexual to include same-sex experiences. Heteroflexibility describes the sexual behavior of someone who identifies as straight but sometimes has sex with people of the same sex. Some research indicates that as much as 15% of the U.S. population identifies as heteroflexible. Heteroflexibility emerged as a term to describe people who identify as predominantly straight (and do not identify as gay, bisexual, pansexual,…

Multiple brands of salad dressings recalled for possible plastic contamination.Affected items include Caesar, ranch, Italian and BBQ sauces sold at retailers and delis.FDA urges disposal or return; contamination may pose choking or injury risks. Multiple brands of salad dressing and sauces are being recalled, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to a foreign matter contamination. Various dressings, including Caesar, buttermilk ranch, Italian-style and more are a part of this recall. The following brands of salad dressings are impacted, including their SKU information, lot codes and best-by dates (if available): Product SKU Lot Codes and…

I’ve been seeing a number of videos on my feeds circulating a serious, but perhaps not unbelievable, claim: The idea is, come Dec. 16, 2025, Meta will update its privacy policy to give itself permission to scrape direct messages from users on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, all in the name of training its generative AI models. While Meta is no bastion of user privacy by any stretch of the imagination, this particular claim is, fortunately, not true. You shouldn’t expect the company to necessarily respect your data, but you also don’t need to worry that future iterations of Meta AI…

Key Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits to people with mental disorders that prevent them from working.Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is for adults who paid into Social Security and cannot work for at least 12 months.Supplemental Security Income (SSI) supports people with disabilities who have low incomes and limited resources. Someone who has bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, or another mental illness that prevents them from working or maintaining employment may qualify for disability pay. Learn more about this benefit, as well as mental health disability payment programs you or someone you love may qualify to…

These recipes incorporate all of your favorite Christmassy flavors, from the warm spices of eggnog to peppermint, gingersnaps, and maple. And there’s a dessert recipe for all baking levels here, from colorful stained-glass sugar cookies and a classic bûche de Noël to easy no-bake cornflake wreaths. Cinnamon Nutmeg Coffee Cake Allrecipes/Qi Ai “Absolutely stellar! It carries a nice flavor profile with the right balance between the cinnamon and nutmeg, and the texture of the base is soft and moist, and contrasting neatly with that is the crumbled topping which adds a bit of crunch to every bite. I highly recommend…

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) — a panel that shapes policy around vaccinations on behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — voted today to reverse a long-standing recommendation for infants to receive a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within the first 24 hours after birth.Instead, the panel agreed to recommend individual-based decision-making for families who are considering giving their infant the hepatitis B shot at birth when the mother has tested negative for the virus. The panel also suggested that for infants who don’t receive the birth dose, healthcare providers delay administering an…

This week’s dinners feature recipes that all come together in one pot, pan or skillet to help simplify cleanup. Dishes are packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like legumes, fatty fish, deeply colored vegetables and leafy greens. From hearty soups to simple skillets, recipes on this list can help you reach your nutrition goals without sacrificing flavor. The time between the winter holidays can feel a little hard to keep track of: as much as you’re recuperating from one celebration, you’re gearing up for the next. It can also get pretty busy, between finishing up important tasks for the year, preparing gifts and coordinating…

These healthy meals will help you bring some flavor to the kitchen—even on your busiest nights. From hearty tacos to garlicky pasta, these simple dinners have just 575 calories or less in every serving, making them a go-to option on evenings when you need something light yet filling. With recipes like our Cherry Tomato Pasta or Chickpea Grain Bowl with Feta & Tomatoes on the menu, dinnertime is just 15 minutes away. High-Protein Caprese Chickpea Salad Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This caprese chickpea salad is a fresh, protein- and fiber-packed, plant-based twist on…

Key Takeaways Dementophobia is the fear of going insane or losing touch with reality.Social stigma around mental illness is less common now due to increased public awareness and understanding.Anxiety symptoms and negative thinking patterns can worsen the fear of madness in people with dementophobia. Dementophobia is a type of phobia that involves the fear of madness or insanity. People who have this fear are afraid that they are going insane or losing touch with reality, or will in the future. The fear may be due to seeing family members who have struggled with severe mental illness or periods of severe…