Linda Ava
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Woman Who Had Skin Cancer Warns of Sunbed Danger
“I just wanted to look good for a party,” Levi-Mariah Verrall told me over coffee, her hand brushing her cheek where surgery once left a faint scar. “Now I think about that sunbed session every time I step outside without a hat.” And here’s the kicker: she’s not alone. The reality girls may want to […]
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How Strong Is Your Weed? Study Shows Labels Often Misrepresent Potency
Understanding Weed Potency – Because Not All Buds Are Equal You’re holding a joint. The label says “30% THC.” But… is it lying? Weed potency isn’t just marketing fluff. It’s the measure of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound that makes your brain float like a messed-up lyrics cloud. But here’s the kicker: labels often don’t match […]
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Doc Suspended for Refusing Anti-Rabies Vaccine to Wife of Padma Shri Awardee in Mandu
Okay, let’s cut to the chase. A doctor in Mandu recently got suspended for refusing to give an anti-rabies vaccine to… a Padma Shri awardee’s wife. Yeah, that’s right. And it’s not just jaw-dropping—it’s a case of life and death that’s got people talking. Rabies isn’t some negligible flu. It’s a sneak-attack virus, 100% fatal […]
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Rising Cancer Rates for Under 50s Are a Wake-Up Call. We Must Do Better
If you’re Gen X or younger, this one hits close to home. The American Cancer Society dropped a 2025 report with a chilling stat: women under 50 are now 82% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than their male peers—up from 51% in 2002. And it’s not just a US problem. Global models predict […]
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Species of ‘Killer Bees’ Spotted in Georgia
You’ve probably seen the headlines: “Killer bees in Georgia?” Yeah, I felt the same way—alarm, sarcasm, and a little eyeroll at the “killer” label. But here’s the deal: It’s not a hoax. A hybrid swarm, called Africanized honeybees, was recently euthanized in Alabama, just across the state line. No, they didn’t invade Georgia… yet. But […]
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The hidden physical powers that help women outlive men
Women live longer than men on average. Not sure why? Let’s cut through the fluff and break down the real reasons—some baked into biology, others tied to lifestyle and society. No jargon, no boredom, just the good stuff. Still with me? Because here’s the kick: longevity comes with trade-offs. Need to bridge the gap or […]
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Doctors Warn of “BBL Smell” – The Real Deal About Wiping After Surgery
“Wait, my butt smells after a BBL?” We know, it’s not the part of recovery anyone highlights in their Instagram stories. But here’s the tea: Many (real) patients leave reviews complaining – not about the surgery itself, but about discovering this weird stench they didn’t sign up for. Here’s what most guides won’t: This isn’t […]
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Wild Fluctuations in Surgery Pricing: Why Costs Shift So Much
Ever wondered why the same surgery might leave you owing $925… or $3,571? Same procedure, different hospital, different insurance—yikes, right? A 2023 study in JAMA Network Open found facility fees for general surgery can swing wildly—like a 9x difference compared to what the surgeon themselves charges. It’s not just a numbers game; it’s a survival […]
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Measles Outbreak in Kentucky Confirmed – Latest Update
Hey friends, I know this isn’t the welcome news any of us hoped for—but it’s happening. The Centers for Disease Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just dropped their 2025 measles update with a number that hits close to home: over 1,267 cases across the U.S., and yes – Kentucky joins that list for the first […]
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Large Oncosomes: Liquid Biopsy Breakthrough for Cancer Diagnosis?
Ever wonder how doctors might catch cancer without popping a single cell? Large oncosomes—the sneaky, fluid-filled sacs cancer cells toss into your bloodstream—might just be the answer. Let me explain why people-first science is flipping the script on cancer diagnosis and monitoring malignancies. Think of these little bubbles as cancer’s “mole” in your blood. But […]