Color therapy is simple in concept, can be free, and could be life-changing. “In our culture, we already equate colors to how we feel, and that’s why color therapy connects people to their emotions,” Constance Hart, color therapy expert and founder of Conscious Colors, said in an interview with Real Simple magazine. “It becomes a […]
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can make people very sick. You can’t see it, smell it, or even taste it. But if it gets into your body, it can cause an illness called salmonellosis, which is a serious and sometimes deadly infection. The latest round of salmonella-linked recalls began in May with whole […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday he is removing all 17 sitting members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine advisory committee and replacing them with new members. The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) makes recommendations on the safety, efficacy and clinical need of vaccines. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]