Palestinians in Gaza describe aid shortages, ceasefire hopes as Rafah crossing reopens

The World Food Programme warned earlier this month that while critical progress had been made in pushing back famine in the enclave, food security “remains extremely fragile.” In a briefing, OCHA Spokesperson Olga Cherevko said the U.N. and humanitarian partners had “brought nearly 200,000 metric tons of aid into Gaza” since the ceasefire began, but…

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Experts worry B6 toxicity from electrolyte drinks or supplements is rising. Here’s what to know

There’s growing awareness of rare, but potentially serious side effects from high doses of vitamin B6, a nutrient that’s become popular in a range of dietary supplements, electrolyte drinks and fortified foods. Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a nutrient critical to many bodily functions, including nerve health, protein metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Because vitamin…

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