As we all should know by now, diets don’t work. You may beg to differ, after all, there’s a $150 billion industry promising to “help” us lose weight, and it can feel like everyone from doctors to smartphone apps to well-meaning relatives tries to prescribe weight loss as a cure-all. But as Healthline reports, it […]
As Insider reports, a meningococcal disease outbreak in Florida has killed at least seven people and sickened 26 more. The CDC is calling this deadly spread “one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in US history.” Health officials are urging people in Florida who may be at risk to go get vaccinated […]
As Vox reports, the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is a development of enormous political and social consequence, one that could could almost immediately trigger tectonic changes in health and well-being. We know this due to important research published in 2020 that compared the fates of women who were forced to carry pregnancies to term versus […]
The meal kit delivery service Daily Harvest sets itself apart from competitors like HelloFresh and Blue Apron by focusing on vegan foods prepared only with organic fruits and vegetables. But as Food and Wine reports, despite its healthy claims, the company is now dealing with a severe health scare, recalling their recently-released French Lentil + Leek Crumbles after customers complained of […]
Gluten-free options might be offered on every menu now, but is gluten actually an enemy for all? It’s clear that many people with food intolerances, and especially those with celiac disease, benefit from following a gluten-free diet. Celiac disease is a chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered […]
If you’ve invested in a fitness tracker, chances are you’ve heard that you should take 10,000 steps a day for better health. If that sounds daunting, there’s good news: a study published in 2019 by JAMA Internal Medicine found that you may able to reap health benefits by taking half that number of steps each […]
As of July 16, people all over the United States will be able to dial 988 to reach the new mental health hotline that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Lifeline’s current phone number, 1-800-273-8255, will remain active after the new three-digit phone number launches, and is always available to people in […]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky signed off on allowing Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 shots for children as young as 6 months old on Saturday. Earlier Saturday, a key CDC advisory committee unanimously voted to support a recommendation for the shots for children. The shots received emergency use authorization by the FDA […]
A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted to back COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for children under five, bringing shots for America’s youngest children one step closer to a reality. The group ruled in separate 21-0 votes that the benefits of the vaccines greatly outweigh the risks. “This is […]
Walking is great exercise. It’s safe on joints, easy to do, costs nothing, and is a great all-around way to keep our bodies moving, which is what they were designed to do. But along with the movement, comes the stretching component, which is just as vital to our longevity and wellness. According to Harvard Health, […]