So-called “good” HDL cholesterol may not be as healthy as experts once thought, a new study suggests. As NBC News reports, the new study, published Wednesday in the medical journal Neurology, found that having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol, may increase the risk of dementia in older adults. It’s more […]
Surging demand for drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s highly popular diabetes treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, which have become household names in the U.S. as weight-loss medications, has created a major supply shortage that has left Americans empty-handed, as insurance complications compound Americans’ access to the booming drugs. As Forbes reports, Novo Nordisk admitted in a statement last month demand […]
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) chief scientist states that Dengue fever will become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe and new parts of Africa soon, as warmer temperatures create the conditions for the mosquitoes carrying the infection to spread. The illness has long been a scourge in much of Asia and […]
Sephora and Rare Beauty, the cosmetics brand founded by Selena Gomez, are teaming up to raise funds for youth mental health on World Mental Health Day, October 10th. On the 10th, Sephora will donate 100% of Rare Beauty product sales to the Rare Impact Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the stigma associated with mental health […]
The UN health agency, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have boosted their support for drug-free sport through a four-year agreement signed on Monday in Geneva. According to the United Nations website, the “memorandum of understanding” (MOU) allows experts from both international organizations to collaborate and share information on issues […]
People who abuse marijuana may be setting themselves up for heart problems down the road, Canadian researchers report. The new study found that people with so-called cannabis use disorder may have a 60% higher risk for a heart attack, stroke or other major heart-related event, compared to those who don’t abuse the drug. “There appears […]
Lululemon and Peloton have announced a five-year strategic global partnership through which Peloton will become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for lululemon, and lululemon will become the primary athletic apparel partner to Peloton. Together, the brands will engage their global community of members in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia […]
Travis Kelce is making news for more than just his rumored relationship with Taylor Swift — or his moves on the football field. As Yahoo News reports, the tight end for the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs is also partnering with Pfizer to encourage fans to get COVID and influenza shots simultaneously — a decision that experts say is the right […]
A new study finds that people who tend to exercise early in the morning also tend to have healthier eating habits and lower weight. As ABC’s Good Morning America reports, the study, published last week in the medical journal Obesity, looked at at the activity and health data of over 5,000 people in the United States. […]
Last week, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that everyone ages 6 months and older should get the new COVID-19 vaccine this fall, and kids under 5 may be eligible to receive two doses of the new vaccine if they haven’t been vaccinated previously. The new COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are […]