The history of structural racism in the U.S. must be acknowledged as a driver of health problems and shortened lives for Black people and other racial and ethnic groups, says an American Heart Association report that seeks to spark action to fix the problem. “Structural racism has been and remains a fundamental cause of persistent […]
Is honey healthy? How to make sure you don’t get stung
As temperatures fall, honey’s popularity tends to rise. Whether used as an ingredient in autumn recipes and holiday desserts, added to a celebratory cocktail or given to ease a child’s cough, it certainly satisfies a sweet tooth. Although marketers may tout honey as a healthy alternative to regular sugar because of its antioxidant content, experts […]
Osteoporosis is underdiagnosed and undertreated in older men
A new study reveals that many older men who experience a fracture are still underdiagnosed with and undertreated for osteoporosis. Details of the study was presented at ACR Convergence, the American College Rheumatology’s annual meeting (ABSTRACT #0533). Osteoporosis is a common condition that results from a loss of bone mass, measured as bone density, and […]
Flu season is off to a slow start; COVID-19 precautions may be helping
As coronavirus surges in much of the United States, that other virus we start to worry about this time of year—flu—is slowly starting its annual invasion. There have been a few cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but the numbers are still low, as they are in most of the country. This could be because […]
'Zoom fatigue' is a real thing, says study
If only we’d all bought shares in Zoom at the beginning of the year, think how much richer we’d be. This time last year, nobody had really heard of Zoom – 12 months on and it’s become a verb. ‘Are we Zooming tonight?’ became the catchphrase of the first lockdown as we embarked on endless […]
Brain magnetic stimulation for veterans with concussion: Need is high, but evidence is limited
Studies using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a noninvasive technique, to help veterans and active-duty service members living with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other lasting consequences of concussion have shown promise. However, there’s an urgent need for studies designed to address the unique patterns of post-concussion symptoms seen in military populations, concludes a […]
Adam Brody Says His and Leighton Meester's Son Is 'Happier' Than Daughter
Round two! Adam Brody opened up about how his and Leighton Meester’s second child is already different than their first. Everything Pregnant Leighton Meester Has Said About Her Family With Adam Brody “The second one seems happier,” the actor, 40, told Dax Shepard on the Monday, November 2 episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast. “I […]
Khloe Says Coparenting With Tristan Is 'One of the Hardest Things' Ever
Putting in the work! Khloé Kardashian got real about coparenting her 2-year-old daughter, True, with Tristan Thompson on Wednesday, October 28. Everything the Kardashian-Jenner Sisters Have Said About Coparenting “It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done,” the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 36, told Ellen DeGeneres. “Because you have your own personal […]
How Milo Ventimiglia Thinks 'This Is Us' Will Handle Mandy Moore's Pregnancy
Bringing her baby bump to set! Milo Ventimiglia exclusively told Us Weekly about working with pregnant Mandy Moore on This Is Us. Surfer Bethany Hamilton, More Celeb Pregnancy Announcements of 2020 “I’m sure as she’s evolving in her birth, as her belly is growing, then we’ll probably be playing some of those notes up to […]
Here's what living under the threat of extinction is doing to our brains
Feelings of anxiety and dread over climate change are not uncommon and as global warming continues to worsen, the toll that it’s taking on our mind is likely getting worse too. From the ongoing pandemic to the atomic fear associated with the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis, modern humanity is no stranger to […]