The FDA is conducting a comprehensive review of infant formula, including increasing testing for heavy metals and contaminants, and reviewing the nutritional requirements for formula. This review, part of “Operation Stork Speed,” aims to ensure the safety and nutritional adequacy of infant formula for American families. The FDA also plans to improve transparency regarding formula nutrients and […]
May is National Strawberry Month and every May 20th, National Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to pick some strawberries. This time of year, these delightful red berries are really in the height of their season. And there is just something special about the taste of a sun-warmed strawberry picked straight off of the vine. Strawberry […]
“Maycember” is a term that online content creators the Holderness family coined to describe the sheer chaos of the month of May, much like the month of December. Regardless of the age of your kids, both May and December are packed with social and school-related responsibilities, and it can become overwhelming. Between the non-negotiables, such […]
Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? Started by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition in 1983, during the Reagan Administration, this advocacy month is aimed at encouraging Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles. Throughout the year, the council promotes resources and initiatives on eating healthy and staying active, […]
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. The month is an opportunity to educate the public about the growing prevalence of arthritis and encourage lifestyle choices that can help prevent it. During Arthritis Awareness Month, people learn about the different types of arthritis, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. They also share resources and information with their patients and […]
In late 2024 and into early 2025, headlines were everywhere discussing the potential dangers of H5N1, otherwise known as avian influenza, or more simply, the bird flu. As Food & Wine reports, during that time hundreds of millions of birds, including millions of egg-laying hens, needed to be culled, resulting in a massive egg shortage that caused […]
Severe thunderstorms are known for producing hazards such as dangerous winds, damaging hail and large, destructive tornadoes. But medical experts say there’s another reason to take precautions before a storm. “Thunderstorm asthma” was first reported in the 1980s in England and Australia, and doctors have described it as an attack of asthma that starts or […]
On May 13th, join millions of people around the world in celebrating their love for hummus on International Hummus Day. Consume, share, celebrate and profess your love for this special food. Actually, since National Hummus Day is May 15, why not celebrate all week long? What is Hummus? Hummus is an ancient recipe straight from […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and as the temperatures warm up, the ticks begin to emerge and concerns about the disease increase. This time of year, both people and pets alike are bound to come across ticks, which could potentially lead to illnesses such as lyme disease. As USA Today reports, while tick exposure […]
The list of potential benefits of the shingles vaccine continues to grow. As Fox News Digital reports, beyond protecting against the viral infection and resulting painful rash, the shot has also been linked to a reduced risk of dementia. A study by Stanford Medicine, published in the journal Nature on April 2, found that the zoster vaccine […]