The U.S. obesity rate declined for the first time in a decade last year, coinciding with the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss meds, a new study finds. Data on almost 17…
Tag: health
Experts warn of bird flu’s pandemic threat
Over 300 million poultry birds have been killed or culled since October 2021 due to bird flu. Health experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential pandemic threat posed…
Portugal dreams of becoming medical cannabis hub
A Tilray worker seals cannabis flowers in a bag at their Portugal farm. “We should be the new El Dorado of medical cannabis production,” said agronomist Jose Martins as dozens…
The UK could be facing a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s how to protect yourself
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There are concerns the UK could be facing a “quad-demic” this winter—with levels of four common seasonal respiratory viruses currently being monitored by the UK Health…
Five ways to make your daily walks even more beneficial
Credit: Daniel Reche from Pexels Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefits—lowering the risk of several…
Bright light may lower depression symptoms by promoting better sleep
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Why might more time in the sun boost a person’s mood? A new study led by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of…
USDA orders testing of milk supply for presence of bird flu virus
Faced with rising cases of bird flu virus being detected in raw milk in California, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday announced it would mandate testing for the…
US life expectancy gains expected to stall by 2050 as health progress fails to keep pace with other countries
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The U.S. is failing to keep pace with dozens of countries around the world due to the steady decline of the nation’s health progress, according to…
Higher ratio of plant protein to animal protein may improve heart health, study suggests
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD),…
Why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. They can make our homes smell amazing and our food taste delicious. They can satisfy our…
