Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state’s infant mortality rate has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. As CBS News reports, in Mississippi, an alarming 9.7 infants died for every 1,000 live births in 2024, nearly double the most recent national average of 5.6 deaths […]
The American College of Cardiology has issued Concise Clinical Guidance (CCG) recommending vaccines to protect adults with heart disease against respiratory illness, including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, and other diseases where vaccination is shown to offer cardiovascular protective benefits. The guidance also provides detailed evidence for each vaccine recommendation and answers to frequently asked questions […]
Matt and Maria Raine, parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged role in their son’s suicide, The New York Times reports. In light of September being Suicide Prevention Month, it’s a timely and tragic story to bring into the light. As PCMag reports, after Adam died by suicide in April, […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month in the United States, and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. There are an average of 123 suicides each day in the United States. It’s the tenth leading cause of death in America — second leading for ages 25-34, and third leading for ages 15-24. The progress to first […]
Only 54% of drinking-age Americans consume alcohol today, according to a recent poll from Gallup, the lowest proportion since the survey began in 1939. Even those who do drink are partaking less, by a factor of nearly half. As Yahoo Finance reports, Americans are drinking less, and cultural connotations around alcohol consumption have shifted. The number […]
It happened slowly, then all at once. On esplanades and trails, by the water or the mountains, and in the city or the country: from New York City to Paris, everyone seems to be walking in a weighted vest. As Glamour magazine reports, if you mosey on over to social media, especially TikTok or Instagram, it’s clear […]
National Wellness Month is a time to prioritize self-care and adopt healthier habits to reduce stress and improve overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The campaign encourages individuals to commit to small acts of wellness and challenges them to incorporate new habits into their daily routines. In honor of National Wellness Month, Bryan University has rounded […]
Retired tennis champion Serena Williams has opened up about her 31-pound weight loss, aided by the use of a popular medication. As The Independent reports, in a new interview, Williams revealed she used a GLP-1 — medications like Ozempic and Wegovy that impact satiety — to help her achieve her goals. “I feel great,” she told People magazine. “I feel really good and […]
Novo Nordisk announced Monday that US patients can now get a month’s supply of Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes drug, for $499, for those who pay for medications on their own and don’t go through insurance. As CNN reports, the move comes as President Donald Trump is pressuring drugmakers to lower drug costs, which have long been a […]
Glaucoma strikes many people as they age, but what if a simple dietary change could lower your risk? New research suggests it can: Scientists found a low-carbohydrate diet might protect you against the vision-robbing disease. The researchers analyzed data from 185,000 female nurses and male health professionals, aged 40 to 75, who took part in […]