Many of us dream of finding ways to eat the foods we love and still be healthy. But the current nightmare is that some of the most popular foods are linked to health concerns. Recent research found that the more you eat ultra-processed foods, the more likely you are to report feelings of depression or anxiety. […]
Over 32 million Americans are living with potentially life-threatening food allergies. During Food Allergy Awareness Week, which is May 14-20, 2023, the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization wants to bring the food-allergic community together to share their stories and raise awareness. FARE asks everyone, whether they have food allergies or not, to participate by sharing […]
Food Allergy Awareness Week seems like the perfect time to talk about a promising new treatment for kids – and adults – with deadly peanut allergies. In a new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine last week, the trial’s findings show the experimental skin patch treatment, named Viaskin, helped kids ages 1 to 3 […]
Last week, advisers for the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously in support of making the birth-control pill Opill available over-the-counter, saying the benefits outweigh the risks. Two FDA advisory panels agreed that people would use Opill safely and effectively and said groups such as adolescents and those with limited literacy would be able […]
Chew on this: if your brain needs a boost — and you want to avoid caffeine — try chewing gum. Research suggests that just 15 minutes of chewing gum can help make you more alert and improve concentration and attention — and even improve work productivity. We’re shocked that gum-makers haven’t used this in marketing campaigns. […]
Agriculture officials in the Biden Administration are testing four vaccines in hopes of stanching the latest outbreak of a highly pathogenic avian influenza that has devastated U.S. poultry farms and driven up egg prices, with plans to launch a national vaccination campaign that, if implemented, would be the first-ever effort of its kind. Acccording to […]
The best ever drug for Alzheimer’s disease has been found to slow decline by a third, in a breakthrough that ushers in a new era of treatment for dementia. On May 3, US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced that its drug donanemab delays the worsening of symptoms by 35 per cent. In half of patients, the drug completely […]
Everyone is pressed for time these days, so it often feels like it’s almost impossible to find the time to fit in an hour, or even a half-hour long workout every day. Unfortunately, sometimes trying to find that time can add to stress and anxiety, make you feel like a failure, and before you know […]
Some of the most popular diet plans may help with weight loss, which can lower the risk of heart disease. But an eating plan that includes a lot of unhealthy oils and saturated fats can still raise the risk of heart disease, even if it does help reduce weight. As NBC News reports, that’s why […]
Check any prescription or over-the-counter drugs taken by you or your pets. If any of them carry the Akorn brand or were made by Akorn for another brand, that medication got recalled Wednesday. Akorn makes over-the-counter and prescription drugs for people and pets, some of which get repackaged by private brands. Their array of products […]