For those who are physically fit, you may see shoveling snow as exercise. It uses arm, back and leg muscles and increases your heart rate and burns about 300 calories in less than an hour. But as much as it can seem like a simple, even mundane outdoor job, shoveling snow has resulted in thousands […]
The tongue is one of TikTok’s latest fixations. With 4.9 million views on the hashtag #tonguescraping, people are curious about the oral health practice that’s proven to banish bad breath. But, considering that a lot of TikTok’s health advice can range from looney to downright dangerous, many are wondering if this is something they should try, […]
The United States has reached a historic marker in the fight against cancer: according to the latest annual report from the American Cancer Society, 7 out of 10 people now survive five years or more after diagnosis. As NBC News reports, the 70% figure is based on diagnoses from 2015 to 2021. The findings were […]
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and as new cases continue to soar across multiple states, international health authorities from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) say they will meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation it has held for 25 years. As […]
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. It is a condition in which elevated eye pressure may damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. There are many different types of glaucoma, but the most common type in the United […]
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that Cervical Cancer was once a leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States? Well today, thanks to early screening and improved prevention measures, the impact of this form of cancer has been greatly reduced. Still, nearly 14,500 women in the United States […]
Measles cases are climbing fast in South Carolina, and health officials say the outbreak is now spreading beyond state borders. As HealthDay News reports, the South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed 99 new measles cases since January 6, bringing the state’s total to 310 cases, officials said in their latest update on Friday. About 200 people […]
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol in pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children. As CBS News reports, the research, published Friday in the journal The Lancet, shows that “the best available human evidence does not support a causal link between […]
Having trouble sleeping? (Really, who doesn’t these days?) Well, you’re in luck, because as of January 2026, sleep apnea management is seeing new innovation with FDA-approved implantable nerve stimulators for CPAP-intolerant patients, new dental therapies, and upcoming oral medications. While traditional treatments remain, the focus is expanding to include these advanced options and integrating sleep health […]
Wellness tech abounds at CES. As PCMag reports, at this year’s tech convention, there were myriad devices that promise to combat loneliness, detect life-threatening food allergens, prevent hip fractures, track perimenopause symptoms, smooth wrinkles, and more. Read on for PCMag’s picks of the top Wellness Tech from CES 2026. Peri Winner of the official Best Wellness Tech category […]