Dry mouth is particularly important for cancer patients to address, since the discomfort that comes along with it can cause a change in eating habits at a time when good nutrition is especially critical to maintaining strength and fending off other effects of treatment. d3sign / Getty Images In this article, you’ll learn why you get dry mouth from cancer treatments, how xerostomia affects your appetite, how to manage this side effect, and how to eat well so you get the nutrition you need....

What an evolution! When I came to the United States as a graduate student in 1975, to be vegetarian was a crippling handicap. The only food I could eat at the dorm cafeterias (other than breakfast) was salads. There were the occasional tasteless boiled vegetables, meant to accompany the main dish, but to one accustomed to the flavors and seasonings of richly varied Indian cuisine, these were barely edible. (I mean, how much salt and pepper can you sprinkle on a boiled potato to make it into dinner?...

Researchers studied 36,499 men in Japan aged between 40 and 79 over a period of 13 years. The participants filled out questionnaires on their lifestyle habits, including their diets. Those who ate mushrooms at least three times a week had a 17 percent lower risk of developing prostate cancer than those who ate the vegetable once a week, according to the paper published in the journal International Journal of Cancer....

The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, used dietary and mental health data from more than 24,000 participants to draw the association between mushroom consumption and lower odds of depression. A majority of the previous studies on mushrooms and depression have been clinical trials with fewer than 100 participants, according to the study’s press release. “Mushrooms are a potent source of antioxidants, such as ergothioneine and potassium, which could reduce oxidative stress and inflammation....

A cohort analysis published Friday in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that 68 percent of the hospitalized patients improved after receiving the drug, including a majority of those on mechanical ventilation. The drug’s manufacturer Gilead Sciences urged caution in interpreting the early results. “While the outcomes observed in this compassionate use analysis are encouraging, the data are limited,” said Dr. Merdad Parsey, Chief Medical Officer at Gilead Sciences, in a press release....

Weeks of discussions between the White House and Democratic Party leadership stalled as the two sides were unable to come to an agreement, dashing hopes of a package before September. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows are set to resume their conversations on Thursday afternoon. But if the White House and by proxy, Republicans, aren’t willing to meet in the middle it could be a “very short conversation,” Pelosi said, because “we’re not budging....

In the April to June quarter, it is forecast there will be $2,999 billion borrowing of “privately-held net marketable debt,” some $3,055 billion higher than had been announced in February. At that point, the Treasury had hoped to pay down some debt in the second quarter. An announcement detailed the borrowing as “primarily driven by the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak,” which has seen mass expenditure on plans to support individuals and businesses as well as the deferral of certain taxes....

Economists and policy analysts have been trying to work out whether what he has promised is actually viable. Biden has not yet released a formal tax plan, but has proposed changes related to issues such as climate change, health care, education and infrastructure. A large portion of tax increases which Biden has proposed will fall on high earners and businesses, according to a report by the Tax Foundation think tank....

According to a joint statement from the NFL and NFLPA about protocol enhancements, referee Ed Hochuli’s actions in last month’s Bills-Jets game were identified as an example of proactive monitoring for concussions by an official. MORE: Week 7 picks against the spread Hochuli was cited for directing Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor to the sideline after he took a helmet-to-helmet hit and appeared to be off-center. Taylor eventually was cleared by the team’s medical staff as well as the Unaffiliated Neuro-trauma Consultant (UNC)....

“Beat It,” the chart-topping single off of Jackson’s 1982 album Thriller would not sound the same without Eddie Van Halen. That’s because not only did the guitarist rip a 20-second solo that adds some gritty rock to Jackson’s pop sound, he completely rearranged the way the song was constructed. In a 2012 interview with CNN, Van Halen spoke about his contributions to the Thriller album and revealed how he got involved with the record and how the recording process went, even how Michael Jackson reacted to the song after he got his hands on it....

MORE: Everything to know about the Kassina/Tkachuck feud Set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, the 29-year-old forward had his future looming with the expectation of hitting free agency. Instead, he will receive a pay raise; he is currently finishing out a three-year deal worth $1.95 million AAV. Kassian was traded to Edmonton on Dec. 28, 2015, by Montreal in return for Ben Scrivens. With the trade deadline looming, the Oilers are likely to be buyers as they vie for a playoff spot, but now there’s no doubt that Kassian will be a part of that run....

Edwin Diaz is returning to the Mets on a record-setting contract, according to multiple reports Sunday, including by Newsday’s Tim Healey. The deal is pending a physical and has not been announced by the club. Diaz could have officially looked elsewhere beginning Thursday, when players can begin signing with other teams, but instead he took hardly any time during the Mets’ exclusive negotiating window to agree to a return. The five-day window opened after the conclusion of the World Series on Saturday....

You’re more likely to have COVID-19 if there is community spread in your area, you’ve come into contact with someone who may be infected, or you’ve recently traveled somewhere with high rates of community transmission. If you’re coughing, cover your mouth with a tissue or your sleeve so others won’t get infected. You may also wear a surgical mask to trap droplets that might infect others. While you’re sick, stay away from people who are in high-risk groups for infection and complications, such as people who are 65 and older, babies, children, pregnant women, and people who are taking medication to suppress their immune system....

This article will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of egg intolerance and explore common foods that contain eggs and egg-free alternatives. Egg Intolerance vs. Egg Allergy An egg intolerance shouldn’t be confused with an egg allergy. An egg allergy involves the immune system and can be life-threatening, whereas an egg intolerance is more digestive and is usually not life-threatening. Egg Intolerance A food intolerance, or food sensitivity, occurs when a person cannot properly break down certain foods....

The police department tweeted that no criminal offense had been committed by Thomas Bartram, who had traveled to El Paso from Houston to support President Donald Trump’s visit to the city in the wake of the deadly Walmart mass shooting, a suspected act of domestic terror. According to Dallas News, police spokesman Robert Gomez said that a “suspicious subject” was “detained and interviewed [then] released” because he was carrying his firearm legally....

Shared on February 8 by TikTok user fupathecat, the video shows a full charcuterie board and bottle of wine before panning to Fupa the cat tucking into a custom-made charcuterie board with a bottle of special cat wine to the left. The text overlaying the video reads: “When you’re an elderly cat with fleas, arthritis, a torn ACL, feline AIDS and herpes and get adopted by a 21-year-old college student and are now medicated and get your own charcuterie board and cat wine every Wine Wednesday....

It shouldn’t need saying, but the lies are not true. As the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and Republican and Democratic election officials have affirmed, there is no evidence whatsoever of large-scale electoral fraud. Joe Biden beat Donald Trump. Period. But the fact that the presidential outcome was correct this time does not mean that our elections are well enough secured. Plenty has been written about how the Big Lie is corroding public trust and tearing at the fabric of our democracy....

Tip: This green car is about saving the planet, not greenbacks.

According to Global Times, Wei Shengli and his daughter Wei Jiaqi both suffered serious burns to over 90 percent of their bodies after the bike spontaneously combusted in Hangzhou in the Eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang. Han Chunmao, the director of the Department of Burns of the Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine where the father is being treated, told the Chinese state-affiliated news outlet the man is on a ventilator and being treated for combat shock....

The move allows customers to utilize a “one-stop” solution as they use one of the company’s 650 charging stations nationwide with 2,700 individual chargers. “Electrify America is constantly striving to meet customers where they are and make the transition to EV driving as seamless as possible,” manager of brand & digital marketing Brenna Corrigan said. “With this expanded functionality, we are integrating essential charging station navigation information right into customers’ vehicles, helping them feel confident on the road....