It’s an unfortunate side effect of summer fun: Bugs want to join in too. As Yahoo Life reports, the reason you notice bugs more in the summer? They are actually more active this time of year. “Bugs gain their metabolic energy from whatever the temperature is outside,” says Michael Raupp, professor of entomology at the University of […]
It’s summer and the heat is on. That’s why it’s more important than ever to consume the right amount of fluids and know the risks of dehydration when you are considering what to drink during a workout. After all, more than 60% of your body is made up of water, and you can lose quite […]
July is UV Safety Month, and while sunscreen season is in full swing, the topic can get more than a little messy. As Yahoo Health reports, while sun protection is critical for preventing skin cancer, researchers have found that a few of the chemicals commonly found in sunscreens are also linked to some pretty serious health concerns. So, […]
In their first vote since they were hand-picked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new eight members of the CDC vaccine committee somewhat surprisingly voted to recommend a shot that protects infants against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. As USA Today reports, Clesrovimab, a monoclonal antibody created by pharmaceutical giant Merck, is recommended […]
Hot summer nights can make it tough to get a good night’s sleep, but there are simple ways to cool down your bedroom for better rest. Dr. Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep medicine expert, explains that sleep follows your core body temperature cycle. As your body temperature peaks at bedtime and then drops, […]
DeafBlind Awareness Week is a meaningful annual event dedicated to increasing public understanding of the DeafBlind community—individuals who experience both vision and hearing loss. This week not only sheds light on the unique challenges faced by people who are DeafBlind but also celebrates their resilience, achievements, and contributions to society. The Origins of DeafBlind Awareness […]
June is both National Papaya AND National Mango month. Not only are these tropical fruits beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, they’re packed with a bunch of health benefits, too! All about the PawPaw Papaya, also called papaw or pawpaw, is a succulent fruit of a large plant of the family Caricaceae. Though […]
More than 5,000 boxes of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal were recently recalled in two states due to foreign object contamination. As Health magazine reports, last week, the Food and Drug Administration gave the recall the second-highest risk level. The FDA reports that the recalled cereal may contain metal. Foreign objects can enter foods at some point during the production process […]
If you’re concerned about how many microplastics you come into contact with each day, it may be time to ditch your gum habit. As Food & Wine reports, earlier this year, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) presented the findings of their small study (which, importantly, has not been peer-reviewed yet) at the American […]
This year, June 15 through 21 is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. The hot Summer months bring on the bugs, including a yearly onslaught of mosquitoes and their itchy bites! But never fear, the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) is here, and has tips to help you avoid the bites from these vicious blood-suckers. The […]