A new study from the National Institutes of Health finds that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer — and the risk is particularly high for black women. The study, published on Dec. 4 in the International Journal of Cancer, looked at hair product use over a 12-month period in […]
Visiting Santa at the mall may not be anyone’s idea of a soothing activity, but for people with autism or other special needs, it can be hugely overwhelming and stressful. The crush of the crowd, the din, the long lines, the flashing lights — it all creates an unpredictable, highly fraught environment that can upset or cause discomfort for […]
It’s no secret that exercise and a healthy diet are both crucial to lowering the risk of heart disease — the leading cause of death for both women and men nationwide. But a new study out from the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology offers an additional recommendation for those who are struggling to adopt a new lifestyle: […]
Sarah Hyland posted a photo of herself that she “hated” to encourage her fans to celebrate and be accepting of their bodies. “To my fellow #invisibleillness warriors,” the Modern Family star wrote on Instagram Saturday, sharing an image of herself wearing a sports bra with a jacket and sweat pants. “It’s ok to be insecure about […]
America tries to eat its vegetables, so the recent romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak has put everyone from Caesar salad fans to those who barely tolerate a splash of greens in a taco on high alert. But how did these seemingly innocent little leaves turn hazardous? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied 40 cases in […]
Nearly all American toddlers and about two-thirds of infants consume added sugar, despite nutritionists’ recommendations that children avoid the sweetener, according to a government study released this month – just in time to usher in the holiday season. Researchers, using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that from 2011 to 2016, […]
Cases of anal cancer are increasing in the U.S., according to new research—and more people are dying of the disease. For the study, which was published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers looked at trends in anal cancer cases over 15 years. During that time, they detected about 69,000 cases and more […]
If the dark, cold days of late fall and winter tend to leave you feeling moody and lethargic, you may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — a form of depression that’s affected by the change in season. The mood disorder typically starts in the fall and continues through winter — when there’s significantly less daylight — and goes away […]
Thanksgiving is a special time of year to get together with family and friends and think about what you’re most grateful for. But let’s be honest — it’s really all about the food, from the roast turkey, which typically takes center stage, and cranberry sauce to stuffing and mashed potatoes with gravy. And let’s not forget […]
If you’re following a keto diet these days—or any diet, really—the holidays can be a stressful time. But turkey and green beans don’t have to be the only thing on your plate…there are plenty of keto-friendly Thanksgiving recipes to add to the table, from bacon-wrapped carrots to cauliflower stuffing to a keto-friendly pumpkin pie for […]