As the popularity of drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic used for weight loss continues to rise, another weight loss-focused company is jumping into the market. As ABC News reports, Noom, an app that helps people track their eating and exercise habits, will now offer prescriptions through a new telehealth platform known as Noom Med. The company said Noom Med will be available to […]
Tens of millions of people in North America are dealing with dangerous air quality levels as intense wildfires continue to burn across Canada. As BBC News reports, smoke has blanketed large areas of Ontario and Quebec, while an orange haze hung over much of the north-eastern US throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. While much of […]
Summer is here, and it’s time to refresh your pedicure and show off your feet! Like most accessories, certain sandals remain evergreen as footwear trends ebb and flow with fads and what’s going on with the world in a broader sense. “I think we’re going to be seeing two opposing trends this summer: the timeless […]
It’s time for you to join your dog’s zoomies, for your health. According to a new study from Australian researchers published in the journal Nature, a few small bursts of vigorous activity each day are connected to a 38–40 percent decrease in premature death in adults. And those bursts are short—as in one or two minutes long, three […]
Many patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who do not have high-risk disease can skip radiotherapy to the pelvic area, and instead be treated with chemotherapy alone and then surgery, say researchers reporting results from the PROSPECT trial. “This study establishes preoperative therapy with FOLFOX and only selective use of chemoradiation for patients with locally […]
America apparently needs more car seats. So, when Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Buzz, a retro-styled electric van, last year, it noted that the version for the North American market would be longer and would have three rows of seats. North America’s version of the ID. Buzz has now officially been revealed. “Designed and tailor-made for […]
eBay will now authenticate streetwear for sale on its platform. As of June 1, eBay has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee to include streetwear valued at over $200. New and pre-owned inventory sold from brands like Supreme, Aimé Leon Dore, BAPE, Fear of God, KITH, Off-White, Palace, Stone Island, and Vetements will now be vetted and verified by a […]
It’s the end of an era for Top Chef fans. On Friday, Padma Lakshmi announced she will be leaving the show at the end of this season after being a part of the series as a host, producer, and judge for nearly eighteen years. “After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave Top Chef,” Lakshmi shared […]
Many people, especially people who make a ton of money on “metabolism boosters,” overstate how much you can actually speed it up. At the same time, we might also be underestimating how easily a common weight loss method can disrupt it. You might be familiar with the show The Biggest Loser, where participants competed to lose […]
Last week, Canadian officials announced a fine of more than $18,000 for anyone in Nova Scotia who violates a province-wide burn ban implemented to try and rein in the wildfires that continue to rage in the region, which has prompted air quality alerts in the northeastern US. “Yesterday I told you there were six burns […]