A mutated strain of influenza that caused severe outbreaks abroad is spreading rapidly across the United States, and with holidays in full swing, it’s prime time for the virus to surge. As NBC’s Today Show reports, experts are already warning that this flu season seems more severe and earlier than usual, especially among children who […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved the once-daily Wegovy pill, as the first oral GLP-1 medicine for obesity in the US. “The launch of Wegovy in 2021 changed how obesity was viewed and treated in the US. Now, with Wegovy pill, we are offering a magnitude of weight loss that no other oral GLP-1 obesity candidate has been able […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year ― unless you’re on a diet and have set impossible standards for eating during the holidays. There’s nothing wrong with taking an “everything in moderation” approach at the dinner table, but other “rules” we establish for ourselves around the holidays can actually hinder rather than help our overall […]
Just in time for holiday family gatherings, multiple measles outbreaks have surged across the United States. Reported cases are accumulating nearly as quickly as when the West Texas outbreak was at its peak this spring. There were 84 new measles cases reported in the past week nationwide, according to data posted by the US Centers for Disease […]
For the first time in decades, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signed off on new antibiotics to fight gonorrhea. The approvals come at a critical moment: The sexually transmitted infection is growing harder to treat, and cases continue to climb nationwide. Both Newly Approved Medications are Oral Treatments As CNN Health reports, […]
The holiday season can trigger depression for a number a reasons. You may not be able to make it home for the holidays, or you may be in a rough financial situation. If you’re going through a difficult time, it can be tough to see others with extra joy in their lives. Seasonal depression is […]
Science has already linked ultra-processed foods to heart disease, inflammation, diabetes, and cancer. But as Fortune magazine reports, new research out of the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute has confirmed the cancer link in a powerful way—by finding evidence of inflammation in the colon cancer tumors themselves. “It is well known that […]
The holidays dish up a triple whammy of wintry weather, irresistible foods and stress, which can cause even the strongest-willed person to reach for another festive goodie (or three). Here are six great tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you maintain your healthy habits throughout the entire holiday season. 1. Embrace eating in. Try […]
Everybody remembers the classic “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” from A Christmas Story. Well, as funny as that movie is, real eye injuries, and even permanent blindness, are a serious problem, especially during the holiday toy-giving season. Which is why December has been named, “Safe Toys and Gifts Month,” an observance that was started […]
Kickstarting December, several inches of snow have covered the United States. However, while some may be enjoying time off from school or work, others are busy cleaning driveways, sidewalks and porches. As USA Today reports, while frigid winter arrives, more people will gather up their snow shovels (or blowers) to take on the vigorous task. While shoveling snow may sound […]