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Migraine headaches can be debilitating and difficult to treat. Researchers are still working to discover factors that influence migraine development and the best ways to treat and prevent these headaches. A​ recent study found that diets high in the B vitamin thiamine were associated with a decreased risk of migraine. Migraine headaches can be painful and difficult to manage.The specific symptoms and timing are different for each person affected.Experts are still working to understand why migraine headaches happen and what preventative steps people can take. A​ recent study published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain reports that…

London CNN Business  —  Rising food and energy costs drove UK inflation back to a 40-year high in September, but it could be nearing a peak as cash-strapped households pull back on spending amid broader economic turmoil. The annual rate of inflation rose to 10.1% in September, up from 9.9% in the 12 months to August, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday. That returns it to July’s recent high. Soaring food prices were the largest single contributor to the acceleration in inflation, jumping 14.6% year-on-year, the ONS said. The return to double-digit inflation will be worrying for the…

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death and the second most common type of cancer in the world. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have developed an AI algorithm capable of identifying and targeting lung cancer tumors on CT scans in a few seconds.The research team reported that radiation oncologists utilizing the AI algorithm work 65% quicker than those not using it.Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death worldwide, with 1.8 million people dying from the disease in 2020. It is also the second most common type of cancer globally.Radiation therapy, also known as…

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN  —  A pregnant woman and her husband killed in Kyiv by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian “kamikaze” drone strike were inseparable, like “yin and yang,” their close friend has told CNN. “These people loved life,” Anna Petrukova said of Victoria Zamchenko and her husband Bohdan, both 34, who she described as a “wonderful couple.” “They had a lot of plans – they dreamed of their own home, children, a full-fledged family, travel. They had very big plans for this life,” Petrukova said. The Zamchenkos died at home in their apartment in Kyiv on Monday, following…

We’ve all heard of El Camino de Santiago in Spain, one of the world’s most famous historical pilgrimage routes.But if you’re looking for your next challenge and fancy something a little different, why not consider Romania’s new Via Transilvanica instead?The 1,400 km route – inspired by Spain’s Camino – crosses Romania from North to South, winding through 108 villages and towns along the way.What is the Via Transilvanica?The idea for the new long distance trekking route was first dreamed up four years ago by 52-year-old Alin Useriu as a way to explore the wilds of his country.He wanted to create…

Paris CNN  —  “She’s wearing white jeans,” the girl’s mother posted on Facebook, “a white hoodie and her grey backpack.” “Help us to find her,” she pleaded. Beneath Delphine Daviet’s message, two pictures completed the post. In one, a young girl, 12-year-old Lola, smiles at the camera, in the other, a pixelated snapshot from security camera footage shows a woman in a doorway. In a case that has gripped France, Lola’s body was found mutilated and stuffed into a plastic box, just hours after her mother posted this message on October 14. Caught on camera, her mother said, is the…

Photo: Courtesy of BackgridToday, Bella Hadid stepped out in New York City with the full intention of making a fashion statement. It wasn’t the leather bomber jacket with a fur collar, the red knit turtleneck, the baggy light wash denim jeans, or the pair of slick brown leather shoes that caught our attention. No, it was Hadid’s not one, but two belts. Yes, two belts. (Talk about creative liberties!) One belt, which was looped into the waistband of the pants as it is intended, boasted a gold buckle. The other belt, which was free-falling on the waist—hanging on by a…

In later years, Williams went on to form the band NERD and establish himself as not only a strong producer but also a singer and rapper in his own right. He has recorded some of the most successful singles of the new millennium, including the groove-infused Daft Punk collaboration “Get Lucky” and the international hit “Happy.” Add to that a deep and years-long relationship with Chanel, a shoe and apparel line with Adidas, and a skin and body care line, and it’s clear that Williams has more than proven himself—hence, his sense of detachment from the diamond-encrusted gems of yesteryear.Yet…

Flu season is already off to an early start in the United States, with multiple states including Georgia and Texas reporting an unusually high surge this early in the season.Influenza antivirals like Tamiflu have been gathering dust on the proverbial shelf for the last two years while the flu largely disappeared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, these are reportedly back in demand and at much higher levels than what was seen in October prior to 2020.While there are no confirmed shortages of these flu antivirals, some experts worry that an early surge in prescriptions for medications like Tamiflu could put…

Many people with dementia also navigate mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Researchers from the University College London recently found that talk therapy helped 63% of people with dementia lower their depression or anxiety symptoms.The research team said that psychotherapy helped 40% of participants improve their symptoms to the point of being no longer diagnosed as having depression or anxiety.Past research has shown that many people with dementia also have mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety. A new study from the University College London (UCL) found talk therapy improved depression and anxiety symptoms in 63% of…