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Traci Thornton is a news writer for News Hack Arizona. She writes about arts, construction, automotive, travel, and fashion. Her favorite hobby is reading. She also enjoys going to the gym.

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'Pendulum lifestyle' could be key to juggling daily challenges

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NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space

This week, NASA finalized its strategy for sustaining a human presence in space. A document emphasized the importance of maintaining the ability for extended stays in orbit after the International Space Station is retired. “NASA’s Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy will guide the agency toward the next generation of continuous human presence in orbit, enable

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Eggs now qualify as ‘healthy’ food, FDA says: Here’s why

While eggs haven’t historically been considered a “health food,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now classifies them as a “healthy, nutrient-dense” food, according to a new proposed rule.  The update is the result of changes in nutrition science and dietary recommendations, according to the agency. The FDA’s “healthy” designation for food labeling purposes

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Vitamin D not recommended for preventing fractures in older individuals, panel finds

Vitamin D, a nutrient known for promoting bone health, might not be effective in protecting all seniors from injury. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a draft recommendation this week advising against the use of vitamin D for preventing falls and fractures in postmenopausal women and men over 60 years old. A panel

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10 tips for dementia caregivers to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable

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Woman receives pig kidney transplant, walks out of hospital days later: ‘Second chance'

An Alabama woman has successfully received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health. This was the seventh pig organ transplant completed by NYU Langone surgeons. Towana Looney, 53, miraculously walked out of the hospital just a few days following the procedure. MASSACHUSETTS MAN, RECIPIENT OF FIRST SUCCESSFUL PIG KIDNEY TRANSPLANT, IS DISCHARGED FROM

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Bird flu leads to severe human illness and state of emergency, experts discuss risk

Bird flu (H5N1) continues to spark warnings around the country. On Dec. 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the country’s first severe case of bird flu in a human. The patient, who lives in southwestern Louisiana, is currently hospitalized, according to a release from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). BIRD

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Sacred in the Simple

My wife, Jean, loves decorating for Christmas. If you step into our garage, you’ll notice an assortment of nearly 30 boxes and plastic bins in the rafters. They’re filled with all of the Christmas decorations we’ve accumulated over the decades. My part of the job begins Thanksgiving weekend. I pull everything down and haul it into the house,

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Trump's daylight saving time plan and sleep: What you must know

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Why women get 'the ick,' plus incurable STD and colon cancer risk

Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – Science reveals why women sometimes get “the ick” and feel disgusted by men. – Nearly 900 million people under age 50 have an incurable and highly contagious STD. – A specific type

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