Sunscreen may be the scent of summer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone is slathering it on poolside, at the beach or before hopping out to the store to pick up some popsicles, but here’s why you should: While you’re soaking up the warmer weather outside — or even just driving in your car or sitting near an office window — […]
The benefits of vitamin D extend well beyond supporting strong bones. This “sunshine vitamin” plays a key role in many of your body’s processes — from immunity to brain health and beyond. It’s also one of the most fascinating nutrients because it’s not found in many foods. Instead, your body makes it when sunlight hits […]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so there’s no better time to have the talk about what it looks like, how to identify it, and what to do if you think you may have it. As Health.com reports, skin cancer often manifests as changes in your skin’s appearance or moles. Different types—basal cell, squamous cell, […]
NASCAR star Kyle Busch’s cause of death was revealed Saturday as severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, according to a statement released by his family. As Fox News reports, the two-time Cup Series champion, 41, died Thursday after a brief hospitalization with a “severe illness.” “The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that […]
May is “Better Sleep Month,” and while there’s no disputing that a good night’s sleep is vital for good health, getting those quality zzz’s is another matter entirely. Quality sleep improves our cognitive functions, keeps our immune systems healthy and our stress and weight-control hormones in check. Yet while many of us might not have […]
May is National Strawberry Month and every May 20th, National Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to pick some strawberries. This time of year, these delightful red berries are really in the height of their season. And there is just something special about the taste of a sun-warmed strawberry picked straight off of the vine. Strawberry […]
“Maycember” is a term that online content creators the Holderness family coined to describe the sheer chaos of the month of May, much like the month of December. Regardless of the age of your kids, both May and December are packed with social and school-related responsibilities, and it can become overwhelming. Between the non-negotiables, such […]
An experimental drug that could be a breakthrough in the treatment of one of the deadliest known cancers is driving demand at clinics while awaiting full government approval. As USA Today reports, Daraxonrasib, a drug that targets the gene mutation behind most pancreatic cancer diagnoses, was given the green light to begin an early access program for […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and as the temperatures warm up, the ticks begin to emerge and concerns about the disease increase. This time of year, both people and pets alike are bound to come across ticks, which could potentially lead to illnesses such as lyme disease. As USA Today reports, while tick exposure […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern.” As CNN reports, this latest epidemic is being driven by the Bundibugyo virus, one of several viruses known as Orthoebolaviruses that can cause Ebola disease, according to WHO. The outbreak does not […]