Hot summer nights can make it tough to get a good night’s sleep, but there are simple ways to cool down your bedroom for better rest. Dr. Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep medicine expert, explains that sleep follows your core body temperature cycle. As your body temperature peaks at bedtime and then drops, […]
The interior of a car is one of the most dangerous places for young children and pets during a heat wave. But everyday items can also be dangerous. As ABC News reports, unassuming water bottles left in a car pose unique hazards when temperatures begin to climb, according to experts. One of the unexpected risks […]
June is both National Papaya AND National Mango month. Not only are these tropical fruits beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, they’re packed with a bunch of health benefits, too! All about the PawPaw Papaya, also called papaw or pawpaw, is a succulent fruit of a large plant of the family Caricaceae. Though […]
DeafBlind Awareness Week is a meaningful annual event dedicated to increasing public understanding of the DeafBlind community—individuals who experience both vision and hearing loss. This week not only sheds light on the unique challenges faced by people who are DeafBlind but also celebrates their resilience, achievements, and contributions to society. The Origins of DeafBlind Awareness […]
The “FIFA fifteen,” – the new viral slang for gaining weight while partaking of American foods and super-sized meals – might be one of the funniest side stories of the 2026 World Cup. The “FIFA Fifteen” is a playful twist on the college “Freshman Fifteen.” It describes the surprise weight gain tourists are joking about […]
According to a groundbreaking study released this month, women who received an HPV vaccine in early adolescence have virtually zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30. As The Guardian reports, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause 99% […]
Your cheese drawer is officially in trouble, as a recent recall has now expanded to include Clover Hill Dairy’s entire cheese line. As Delish reports, previously, the recall applied only to the brand’s requesón and soft ricotta cheeses after testing detected Listeria monocytogenes, but it has since grown exponentially. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and […]
This year, June 15 through 21 is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. The hot Summer months bring on the bugs, including a yearly onslaught of mosquitoes and their itchy bites! But never fear, the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) is here, and has tips to help you avoid the bites from these vicious blood-suckers. The […]
If you’re concerned about how many microplastics you come into contact with each day, it may be time to ditch your gum habit. As Food & Wine reports, earlier this year, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) presented the findings of their small study (which, importantly, has not been peer-reviewed yet) at the American […]
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM), so it’s the perfect time to shine the spotlight on the specific topic of Teens and Migraine Headaches. Headaches are a normal part of life, so it’s hardly shocking when a teenager has one. Still, it can raise some internal alarms, especially if your teen’s headache […]