Glaucoma strikes many people as they age, but what if a simple dietary change could lower your risk? New research suggests it can: Scientists found a low-carbohydrate diet might protect you against the vision-robbing disease. The researchers analyzed data from 185,000 female nurses and male health professionals, aged 40 to 75, who took part in […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), physical activity is “one of the most important things you can do for your health”. As Medical News Today reports, the CDC recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity, such as […]
Last week, pharmaceutical giants Moderna and Merck stated that an experimental vaccine treatment has shown signs of preventing cancer from returning or spreading in a study of high-risk melanoma patients. As NBC News reports, while the companies have not yet published their results in a peer-reviewed journal or released the new data, they say the […]
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the share of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted last week. As CBS News reports, public health officials focus on vaccination rates for kindergartners because schools can be cauldrons for germs and launching pads for community outbreaks. For years, those […]
About two out of three Americans have some level of cognitive decline by the age of 70. Given that, it’s understandable to want to keep your mind sharp as you age. And one study suggests that something as simple as eating eggs may help. As Women’s Health reports, the study, which was published in the journal Nutrients, found a link […]
Perimenopause, the transition that typically lasts four to eight years before menopause, is a natural part of aging for most women. Yet many people don’t know whether they’ve entered it, according to a recent study published in the journal Menopause. As Health reports, about one-third of women 35 and older surveyed through the period- and fertility-tracking […]
World Breast Cancer Research Day, August 18, is a global recognition of the life changing research (past, present, and future) to end breast cancer — once and for all. About World Breast Cancer Research Day World Breast Cancer Research Day , established in 2021 by the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, is an opportunity for us […]
Mutual aid groups that started giving out PPEs during Covid are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities. It’s prime wildfire season – again – and from Canada to the Pacific Northwest, Colorado and California – and now as far south as drought-ravaged areas in Texas, Georgia and Florida, people from hundreds, […]
National Wellness Month is a time to prioritize self-care and adopt healthier habits to reduce stress and improve overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The campaign encourages individuals to commit to small acts of wellness and challenges them to incorporate new habits into their daily routines. In honor of National Wellness Month, Bryan University has rounded […]
A carton of eggs. A bag of lettuce. A few jalapeño peppers sitting in the refrigerator drawer. These are foods millions of Americans handle every week, but recent outbreaks show how quickly ordinary grocery items can become part of a nationwide food safety investigation. As FODMAP Everyday reports, federal health officials are tracking multiple foodborne […]