E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Carrots: Symptoms, Risks, and Recalled Brands
Organic carrots have been linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak, resulting in 15 hospitalizations and one death. The CDC is warning consumers to check their refrigerators for the contaminated…
Daily Walks Could Help You Live Over a Decade Longer
A new study says that regular walking could help you live longer. Those who were most active moved the equivalent of 160 minutes of walking per day. People who are…
Ozempic: Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods to Eat While Taking Weight Loss Drugs
Eating certain foods can exacerbate GI discomfort and other common side effects associated with GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Navigating holiday meals can be challenging as they…
STI Epidemic Slows As New Syphilis, Gonorrhea Cases Fall In US, CDC Says
Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) appear to be leveling off after decades of growth in the U.S., according to the latest statistics from the CDC. STIs remain at record…
Full House Star Dave Coulier Diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Actor Dave Coulier, known for playing Uncle Joey on Full House, announced he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Non-Hodkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic…
Protein Diet Coke: Why the ‘Dirty Soda’ Is Taking Over TikTok
Protein Diet Coke has been gaining popularity on social media platforms like TikTok. The drink is typically made by mixing a diet soft drink with a flavored protein shake. Health…
Diabetes, Kidney Disease Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk up to 28 Years Earlier
New research reports that people with chronic kidney disease have an elevated cardiovascular disease risk eight years earlier than people without the disease. Researchers add that people with type 2…
Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped
A large new study shows that heavy drinking habits among adults in the U.S. have persisted beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers say drinking levels stabilized before the pandemic, spiked during…
Just 1 Hour of Weekly Exercise May Lower AFib Risk, but More Is Still Better
New research indicates that one hour of moderate exercise per week can help prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). The study utilized robust data from thousands of individuals using FitBit fitness trackers…
Ozempic and Wegovy May Provide Strong Relief from Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
A new study suggests semaglutide use may help reduce severe knee pain. People also lost weight during the course of the study. The reduction in pain likely occurred because weight…