A fast-spreading new COVID variant known as NB.1.8.1 has been detected in the U.S. As Health reports, while experts say it’s too soon to say whether the virus might cause higher COVID cases this summer, the variant’s growth in other parts of the world is prompting close monitoring by health officials. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified NB.1.8.1 […]
National Dairy Month is celebrated every year during the month of June throughout the United States. It is a month-long celebration of the contributions the dairy industry has made for more than 85 years. Many organizations use National Dairy Month as a platform to introduce the hard working dairy farmers and families that are behind milk and […]
June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. Despite decades of research, we don’t know much about the brain. It is as strange as the deep sea, as complex as a computer, as mysterious as the universe – and it makes us who we are, as humans and individuals. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more […]
Now that school is out, the days are long, the weather’s getting toasty, and you may have noticed something else that comes along with the spring/summer season – allergies. But things that induce your hay fever don’t just exist outside. There are many allergens (and the things that blow them around) that live within your […]
Skittles will no longer be made with titanium dioxide, a color additive that has drawn scrutiny for potential health risks, the parent company of Skittles, Mars Wrigley, confirmed with multiple news outlets. Under growing pressure from first the state of California and now the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) led by anti-additive advocate […]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and The Skin Cancer Foundation is mobilizing to bring their lifesaving program to communities around the U.S. once more. This Summer, the Destination Healthy Skin RV will travel approximately 10,000 miles over the next several months, making its way around the country before returning to its winter home in Illinois. The Foundation […]
Don’t underestimate the power of walking. Studies show that just two minutes a day is enough for considerable benefits. But between boosting your mood, regulating blood sugar levels, and reducing blood pressure (to name a few), the gains you get will depend on how long–or short–your walks are. As Women’s Health reports, here’s a breakdown of the amazing […]
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 […]
On Friday, legendary singer/songwriter Billy Joel said Friday he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder. In a statement, Joel said he’s undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to pause performances while he recovers. The Piano Man, who had just completed a record breaking ten year residency at Madison Square […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit Japan-based test manufacturer Fujirebio to begin marketing its blood test for helping doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in some patients, clearing the way for wider availability of the approach. As CBS News reports, Fujirebio’s test works with the company’s Lumipulse equipment, which the company says is already “widely available in […]