Scientists may have discovered a potential cause of endometriosis, a painful condition in which the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of women, however, the causes are poorly understood. A new study, published in Science Translational Medicine, detected a bacteria, called Fusobacterium, in over 60% of women with endometriosis. As Healthline reports, the researchers […]
There’s no disputing that a good night’s sleep is vital for good health. 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 too much difficulty drifting off to sleep, staying asleep all night is another matter. In […]
As we approach the end of 2023, you may be feeling ready to reclaim healthy fitness habits, prepping yourself to hit the ground running with resolutions… this January. Aside from signing up for annual Turkey Trots and Santa Runs, or squeezing in time at a crowded gym, how can you keep your body moving and […]
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 […]
A proposal announced Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to remove all lead drinking water pipes across the country within a decade. As NBC News reports, the lead and copper rule improvements would require utilities to replace lead service lines within 10 years regardless of the lead levels that register in water samples. […]
Life expectancy in the U.S. ticked upward in 2022, following two years of significant declines driven primarily by the Covid pandemic, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published last week. As NBC News reports, the CDC data showed that life expectancy at birth — how long a baby born in a particular […]
Air that’s polluted by traffic exhaust can spike people’s blood pressure sharply almost as soon as they begin traveling, according to a study that monitored people in real time on busy roadways. As NBC News reports, the findings — published last week in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine — suggests that roadway pollution not […]
We are well into the holiday season, and as wonderful as this time of year may be, it can also be very stressful. With big holiday meals, loads of sugary treats, less time outside in the daylight, and simply the stress of planning, organizing, and traveling, our immune systems take a bit of a beating […]
November is National Healthy Skin Month, and now is the perfect time to talk about it, because the harsh cold climate and dry indoor air during winter can leave skin in less-than-ideal shape. Caring for skin during winter takes just a little extra time and effort because the conditions are rather extreme for our tender […]
Mary Lou Retton is holding her loved ones a little closer this Thanksgiving Day. As People magazine reports, during the holiday, the Olympic champion, 55, shared photos of herself and her family as she reflected on the ups and downs of her year in a lengthy Instagram caption. “As we gather to celebrate this Thanksgiving, my heart is […]