Avoid all romaine lettuce, but don’t worry about your turkey. With two food poisoning outbreaks making headlines before Thanksgiving, the messages about what’s safe to eat can be hard to keep straight. Here’s what you should know before you sit down for dinner. WHAT LETTUCE OUTBREAK? On Tuesday, U.S. health officials issued an unusually broad […]
This Is Why More Women With Opioid Addictions Are Giving Birth
The opioid crisis in America is so severe that it was declared a public health emergency by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last year. As of March 2018, more than 115 people die each day from an opioid overdose. But there’s another sobering statistic that isn’t discussed quite as often: The number […]
America Ferrera on How Her Relationship With Her Body Has Changed Since Giving Birth: "There are Parts I Love and Also Parts That Are Super Challenging"
Over the past few years, America Ferrera has accomplished a tremendous amount. She teamed up with her husband, actor and writer-director Ryan Piers Williams, and actor Wilmer Valderrama to cofound Harness, an organization that aims to support vulnerable communities through conversations meant to inspire action. She spoke in front of hundreds of thousands of people […]
Are YOU cursed with the mid-life middle? How to beat the bulge
Are YOU cursed with the mid-life middle? From cutting carbs to 10-minute toning tips, experts reveal how you can beat the bulge (and why beer might not be to blame!) Dr Sarah Brewer, medical nutritionist, reveals everything you need to know about haywire hormones and slowing metabolism Your waist measurement could be key to your […]
Almost Half of Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight: CDC
FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 — The latest national tally on dieting finds that nearly half of U.S. adults are doing what they can to trim a widening waistline. Overall, 49.3 percent of people aged 20 and older said they’d tried to lose weight over the past 12 months, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
Why heart contractions are weaker in those with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
When a young athlete suddenly dies of a heart attack, chances are high that they suffer from familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Itis the most common genetic heart disease in the US and affects an estimated 1 in 500 people around the world. A protein called myosin acts as the molecular motor which makes the muscles […]
These 2 Celeb Kids are BFFs, & We Can't Handle It
Apparently, Savannah Guthrie’s daughter, Vale, and Kelly Clarkson’s daughter, River Rose — both 4 years old — are now best friends. Gotta hand it to those Today parties. Today celebrated International Day of the Girl Child on Thursday, and Guthrie and Clarkson happily led their girls onstage to participate in the festivities. And what festivities! […]
These 3 Sisters Are Better 'Hocus Pocus' Witches Than the Originals
Watch out; these three sisters are plotting to put a spell on you! Halloween’s not even here yet, but the pint-size Grabenstein sisters from Waco, Texas (you may know it as Chip and Joanna Gaines’ stomping grounds) have already won the worldwide title of best joint costume. The girls — Landri, 6, and twins Alli […]
Nail polishes with ‘n-free’ labels are not necessarily free of toxic compounds
Consumers are growing more knowledgeable about the potential health effects of nail polish, and manufacturers have taken action. They have started removing potentially toxic ingredients and labeling their products as being free of those substances. However, these labels aren’t always accurate, and reformulated products aren’t necessarily safer, according to a report in Environmental Science & […]
These YA Novels That Discuss Sexual Assault Are More Important Than Ever
Long before Kavanaugh, Weinstein, #MeToo and more brought the topic of sexual violence front and center in the news cycle, activists have emphasized the importance of educating kids of all genders about “yes means yes” consent and the devastating effects of rape culture. Important movements are happening on college campuses across the nation, but conversations about […]