It’s the most wonderful time of the year ― unless you’re on a diet and have set impossible standards for eating during the holidays. There’s nothing wrong with taking an “everything in moderation” approach at the dinner table, but other “rules” we establish for ourselves around the holidays can actually hinder rather than help our overall […]
Just in time for holiday family gatherings, multiple measles outbreaks have surged across the United States. Reported cases are accumulating nearly as quickly as when the West Texas outbreak was at its peak this spring. There were 84 new measles cases reported in the past week nationwide, according to data posted by the US Centers for Disease […]
For the first time in decades, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signed off on new antibiotics to fight gonorrhea. The approvals come at a critical moment: The sexually transmitted infection is growing harder to treat, and cases continue to climb nationwide. Both Newly Approved Medications are Oral Treatments As CNN Health reports, […]
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 […]
Science has already linked ultra-processed foods to heart disease, inflammation, diabetes, and cancer. But as Fortune magazine reports, new research out of the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute has confirmed the cancer link in a powerful way—by finding evidence of inflammation in the colon cancer tumors themselves. “It is well known that […]
The holidays dish up a triple whammy of wintry weather, irresistible foods and stress, which can cause even the strongest-willed person to reach for another festive goodie (or three). Here are six great tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you maintain your healthy habits throughout the entire holiday season. 1. Embrace eating in. Try […]
Everybody remembers the classic “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” from A Christmas Story. Well, as funny as that movie is, real eye injuries, and even permanent blindness, are a serious problem, especially during the holiday toy-giving season. Which is why December has been named, “Safe Toys and Gifts Month,” an observance that was started […]
Kickstarting December, several inches of snow have covered the United States. However, while some may be enjoying time off from school or work, others are busy cleaning driveways, sidewalks and porches. As USA Today reports, while frigid winter arrives, more people will gather up their snow shovels (or blowers) to take on the vigorous task. While shoveling snow may sound […]
Well, the holiday season is upon us, 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 […]
The CDC’s new vaccine advisory committee met Friday and voted to drastically reduce children’s access to vaccines. As Forbes reports, most importantly, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 8-3 to reverse the decades-long policy of administering the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours […]