In 2020, the federal minimum age for purchasing tobacco products was officially raised from 18 to 21, as an increasing number of states and localities across the country moved to raise the age of purchase for tobacco products to protect the health of young adults. One factor behind this change was a 2015 report by […]
Is quitting smoking one of your New Year’s resolutions? Breaking a habit can be hard, but what if something nudged you right before you turned on the light? Scientists have developed a new smartwatch app to help you quit smoking by reminding you when you’re about to smoke a cigarette. A research team from the […]
There is no doubt that exercise is there good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find the time (and motivation) to exercise. So what’s the least amount of exercise you can do while still maintaining […]
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine have shown that people aged 60 and older with weakened immune systems -; primarily organ transplant recipients taking immunosuppressive drugs to reduce the risk of rejection and other people with immune system disorders -; do not respond as strongly to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines as people in the same […]
The New Year is just around the corner, and with it comes resolutions for a healthier year. If you’ve already committed to eating healthily in the coming year, be careful – obsessing over healthy eating can take a toll on your mental health and potentially lead to an eating disorder. Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is an […]
Next the news Catherine, Princess of Wales, recently released from prison, announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 personal update about his treatment, expressing relief that the chemotherapy was over. Every year, millions of people around the world receive chemotherapy – and this number is likely to increase. AND 2019 study estimates that the number […]
Anemia significantly impacts public health worldwide, as more than 571 million women are at risk of adverse health outcomes due to iron deficiency and other causes. This nationwide population-based study in China aims to estimate the prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age, explore geographic differences, and investigate the association between anemia and metabolic […]
MaKenna Lauterbach from Illinois was 36 weeks pregnant when she received the shocking diagnosis of a large lump in her chest, revealing the true cause of her persistent cough and shortness of breath during pregnancy. The 26-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma, is now stable and recovering with her healthy baby thanks […]
Calisthenics, an exercise program that has been around for centuries, has experienced a huge renaissance in recent years – in part because of its simplicity and effectiveness. Stars incl Chris Hemsworth AND Jamie Foxx I swear by this style of training and it has been used at least since then ancient greek times. Common calisthenics […]
As of July 2024, faricimab is also approved in Europe for the treatment of visual disturbances caused by macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion. The German Institute for Healthcare Quality and Efficiency (IQWiG) has now investigated whether faricimab provides benefits to patients compared to ranibizumab or aflibercept as part of an early benefit assessment. […]