U.S. health officials are warning clinicians to be alert for cases of measles following several outbreaks, largely among children who were eligible for the vaccine but did not receive it. As USA Today reports, in an email sent last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged vigilance among health providers across the U.S. […]
The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. And, on the first Friday of every February (which is the 2nd in 2024), which is designated as American Heart […]
The announcement that King Charles III was admitted to a private hospital last week to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate has sparked interest in what is an extremely common condition among older men. As AP News reports, the 75-year-old monarch is in good company. About half of men in their 50s have enlarged prostates and […]
Leftovers are an essential part of many people’s refrigerators, but there’s one item you’ve been storing and reheating later that you might want to consider ditching. A recently viral TikTok drew attention to the bacterial dangers reheating rice, a common activity that many were shocked could be deadly. As Men’s Journal reports, the phenomenon is known […]
It’s common knowledge that plaque can damage your teeth. But did you know that plaque can also damage your heart? It’s true. One of the biggest risk factors for heart disease is plaque buildup in the arteries. Since this type of plaque buildup is happening inside the body, it’s not something we can see happening just […]
As Healthline reports, green tea is known for its long list of potential health benefits, like improved brain function and protection against cancer. Research on people with a handful of heart disease risk factors is showing that ingesting green tea extract for four weeks can also reduce blood sugar levels and lower gut inflammation. Researchers say this […]
Does it ever seem like caffeine just doesn’t give the same boost it appears to give others? It might not be all in your head. According to a recent analysis and review, your genes could determine how much caffeine boosts your exercise performance. Researchers investigated the relationship between caffeine, CYP1A2 genotype (a gene that affects […]
We’ve all heard about White Noise as a tool to help us get better sleep, but now many are advocating for a Barbiefied touch of Pink. Which begs many questions, the first of which is, what the heck is Pink Noise? As Healthline reports, the color of a sound is determined by its energy intensity and frequency distribution, […]
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. It is a condition in which elevated eye pressure may damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. There are many different types of glaucoma, but the most common type in the United […]
If you – or anyone in your circle – were among the many who put off routine health screenings during the pandemic and still just haven’t gotten back on track, now is the time for that checkup. And, since January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, it’s a good time to check in with your health […]