Between dinner parties, cookie exchanges and festive cocktails, most people report eating and drinking more than usual during the holidays, gaining on average 1 to 2 pounds of body weight. Now that a new year has arrived — bringing with it a return to regular routines and the typical flurry …
Read More »Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled cucumbers has now sickened 100 in 23 states
Federal officials are urging people not to eat recalled cucumbers, as well as salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits that could contain the product, amid an investigation into an outbreak of salmonella that has now sickened at least 100 people in 23 U.S. states and sent 25 to the …
Read More »Millions of people below 50 have this incurable, often asymptomatic, STD
The rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continues to pose threats. The prevalence of one uncurable STI in particular – genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 – is at a global high, according to a new study published in the BMJ Journals Sexually Transmitted Infections. Approximately 846 …
Read More »New Boston program aims to improve labor and delivery for Black women, who often face challenges
BOSTON – A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren’t always heard by hospital staff. Harder for Black moms to advocate At 35, Latoya Baskin was thrilled to be pregnant …
Read More »5 tips to control emotional eating during holiday gatherings
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Read More »Women suing over Idaho abortion ban say they felt like “medical refugees”
Four women suing over Idaho’s strict abortion bans told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their pregnancies turned to grief and fear after they learned their fetuses were not likely to survive to birth — and how they had to leave the state to get abortions amid fears that pregnancy …
Read More »Smoking, vaping can have these detrimental effects on your fertility
Smoking tobacco products has been proven to have negative effects on fertility, according to research. That includes vaping in addition to traditional cigarettes. For those who are concerned about fertility or looking to start a family, experts recommend refraining from smoking and vaping. MERCEDES OWNER GOES VIRAL USING VAPE TO …
Read More »TreeHouse frozen waffle recall expanded to include pancakes due to possible listeria
Frozen waffles recalled over listeria concerns What to know about the frozen waffle recall due to potential listeria contamination 03:28 A recall of more than 600 varieties of frozen waffles sold by major retailers including Walmart and Target has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles, manufacturer TreeHouse Foods …
Read More »Hurricane Helene puppies paired with military veterans and first responders for new homes
A rescue mission after Hurricane Helene brought four small puppies out of harm’s way. Volunteers with the nonprofit Paws of War arrived to assist at some of the harder-hit sites in North Carolina after the hurricane swept through. Niki Dawson, director of animal welfare and logistics for Paws of War, …
Read More »Benefit trend: Employers opt to give workers an allowance for health coverage
Dave Lantz is no stranger to emergency department or doctor bills. With three kids in their teens and early 20s, “when someone gets sick or breaks an arm, all of a sudden you have thousand-dollar medical bills,” Lantz said. The family’s health plan that he used to get as the …
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