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A recent record number of cases of polymer fume fever, also known as “Teflon flu,” has focused attention on one of the most common causes of the illness: the use of Teflon-coated frying pans.More than 265 suspected cases of polymer fume fever were reported in 2023, the highest number since 2000. American Poison Centersis an organization that partners with the U.S. government and represents the nation’s 55 poison centers.More than 3,600 suspected cases of polymer fume fever have been reported in the past 20 years, according to the center. Not all of these cases occurred at home, and many are…

MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images Celine Dion was photographed leaving a hotel in Paris, France on Tuesday. CNN — Celine Dion She is set to return to the stage at the Paris Summer Olympics. Dion is scheduled to close the ceremony on Friday from the first stage of the Eiffel Tower, singing Edith Piaf’s timeless classic, “La vie.” The live performance will mark the superstar entertainer’s first concert performance since revealing that he has Stiff Person Syndrome, a “rare, progressive syndrome” that affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dion, 56, December…

Marseille, France — United States Women’s National Soccer Team After a satisfying training session on the French Riviera, the team returned by bus to their Olympic base in the early hours of Friday.Thursday 3-0 victory over Zambia The outcome for the team, who placed last in the 12-nation tournament, was decided midway through the first half. New Coach Emma Hayes However, concerns were also growing about the team’s scoring ability.The U.S. scored three early goals but failed to produce despite superior talent in nearly every position and playing with a one-man advantage for 57 minutes, a problem that has plagued…

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials said Friday they are recalling some Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats. Listeria outbreak It has caused nearly 30 people to become ill and two to die.Boar’s Head Provisions has recalled its liver sausage because it may be contaminated with Listeria. United States Department of Agriculture The agency said samples of Boar’s Head liverwurst sold at a Maryland store tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The company is also recalling sliced ​​deli meats produced on the same production line as the tainted liver sausage at a Virginia plant on the same day, according to…

Is there a better time of year to get sick or need surgery? One nurse seems to think so. In the shared video Tick ​​tockNurse Asha (@ashahotcakes) is urging people to avoid hospitals as much as possible throughout July. That’s because new recruits in the surgical department may do more harm than good in their mission to provide care. In her experience as a nurse, she said she has seen an increase in the need for surgical revisions in July to correct the work of surgical residents. Should I have the surgery in July? “As a nurse, don’t do surgery…

Passengers react inside Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train station following a threat against France’s high-speed TGV network, Friday, July 26, in Bordeaux, France. Susana Bella/Reuters The spate of attacks disrupted travel just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, with scenes of hundreds of confused passengers packing platforms at train stations across France emerging. Some travellers were desperate to get home after passing through the French capital, while others were preparing to spend their summer holidays watching the Olympics. Travellers from Sydney, Australia, wait outside Paris’ Montparnasse station hoping to find another train after rail disruptions affected their journey. May Yi…

Simply being near a blue space (ocean, river, lake) can make you feel more relaxed as the water stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system, helping your body relax and aiding digestion. This sedative effect slows your heart rate and lowers your blood pressure, Many find joy and comfort In water-related activities. However, water activities also come with serious risks that cannot be ignored: drowning is the leading cause of death in the UK. Accidental deathThis is higher than house fires and cycling accidents. Around 400 people die accidentally by drowning in UK coastal and inland waters each year. especially, 40% of…

A vaccine that helps prevent the dreaded disease shingles may also have an effect on cognitive decline. In a new study published Thursday, scientists found that the latest shingles vaccine, Shingrex, is associated with a lower risk of dementia. However, more research will be needed to confirm causation and better understand how this effect occurs. Herpes zoster Chickenpox is caused by the Varicella Zoster virus, the same bacteria that causes chickenpox in children and young people. Chickenpox is usually a short-lived but unpleasant illness, but the virus lies dormant in the nervous system, avoiding destruction by the body’s defense mechanisms.…

PARIS (AP) — Honoring its reputation as the birthplace of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking opening ceremony filled with stars and fantasy, showcasing the city’s resilience as authorities scramble to cope. Suspicion of sabotage An attack targeting France’s high-speed rail network.Coordinated arson attacks on high-speed trains and rain in Paris caused widespread travel disruption, French authorities said, adding to the somber mood ahead of the ceremony. But as audiences around the world tuned in, the show got underway with a bang at 7:30 p.m. Soccer star Zinedine Zidane appeared…

Physics is a complex subject, so don’t be embarrassed if you don’t fully understand it. Black hole information paradoxFor example, the nature of dark energy and dark matter. I understand everything The same goes for these topics.But sometimes misunderstandings by non-scientists can be painful for scientists, as exemplified by a recent Reddit thread that asked, “What’s the worst physics statement you’ve ever heard?” Below are some of the best, worst, and most painful statements from the thread. ⓘ IFLScience is not responsible for content shared from external sites. ⓘ IFLScience is not responsible for content shared from external sites.While it’s…