Cases of a Victorian-era infant disease have surged across the US – and high schoolers have become ‘super spreaders.’ Whooping cough has caused 16,000 infections so far this year, a five-fold increase from this time last year, and two deaths, according to CDC data. As The Daily Mail reports, the surge has been blamed on dwindling […]
It’s an age-old quandary. Is it true that some people dream in color and others in black and white? Well, as the Washington Post reports, here’s the science to help solve the puzzle. It was once believed that most people dreamed mostly in black and white, and color dreaming was thought to be associated with […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Every October, organizations and individuals unite across the country for a national effort to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors. Congress declared the month of October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. For DVAM 2024, […]
If you eat any ready-to-eat meat or poultry, then It’s time to check your fridge. As Food & Wine reports, on October 10, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a recall notice for nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products produced by BrucePac, a meat packing company with a facility out […]
Since 1996 World Egg Day has been celebrated every year on the second Friday in October. This year, on October 11, countries throughout the world will join together to celebrate the egg in a variety of different ways. This year’s theme, ‘United by eggs’ emphasizes how eggs can help to connect people from diverse backgrounds, […]
Down syndrome is one of the most common types of intellectual disabilities. So it’s no surprise that each year in October we recognize National Down Syndrome Awareness Month to raise public awareness about the condition, and advocate for acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. According to the Special Olympics organization, people with Down syndrome still […]
Everyone gets the occasional frog in their throat that makes their voice sound different temporarily. Sometimes a cold or seasonal allergies are to blame, especially when you have that post-nasal drip. Aging can also cause changes in how you speak. But in some cases, these voice changes can linger and serve as a sign of a more serious […]
Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions – including the friends, family, and coworkers who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves. One in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health condition each year, which impacts those who know and love them. Since 1990, Americans have celebrated the first full week of […]
October is National Apple Month! National With all the wild and far-reaching foodie holidays, the simple Apple Month is the only national, generic apple promotion in the United States. Originally founded in 1904 as National Apple Week, it was expanded to the entire month of October because, well, apples are sweet, delicious, nutritious, and in […]
Lizzo is showing off her progress. In an Instagram post, the singer, 36, reflected on her health journey. As Women’s Health reports, in the “before” video, she showed off her body in a set of black Yitty underwear; meanwhile, in the “after” clip, she wore a grey Yitty bodysuit. Over top, Lizzo used a viral Nicki […]