New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 236

Research of the Week Predictions of drug free type 2 diabetes remission. Low-carb wins (again) in type 2 diabetes. Are 12% of the population responsible for 50% of the beef consumption? Acrolein triggers insulin resistance. Seasonal allergies and accidents. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal Kitchen Podcast: Chef and Entrepreneur Camilla Marcus Champions Great Taste with…

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How healthy are you REALLY?

“How’s your health?” When most people hear that question, they immediately think about their blood work or maybe a nagging problem, like back pain or heartburn or migraines. Others might focus on a fitness achievement: “Just completed my third marathon this year. Never been healthier!” Many people simply consider their weight or overall appearance: [pinches stomach]…

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It’s time to talk about black male incels.

Trigger warning: This post contains references to intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, gun violence, mass shootings, and general purpose terrible human beings on the Internet. I’m sorry for exposing you to it in advance. I remember Elliot Rodger. I remember him fondly. In 2014 Rodger, a 22 year old man who billed himself a “catch”…

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How to Clean Your Vagina

We’re taught a bunch of things growing up that we never use in life (like cursive!), but often don’t learn necessary skills like how to handle medical debt or how to do taxes, and we most definitely don’t learn enough about sexual health. Talking about sex and sexual health is still taboo, but it’s important…

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