CDC Warns of Rising Parvovirus Cases. Pregnant People, Immunocompromised at High Risk

The CDC issued an alert over rising human parvovirus B19 cases, also known as “fifth disease” and “slapped-cheek disease.” Most cases are generally mild and occur in children, leading to…

Ryan Reynolds Details His Father’s Early Parkinson’s Symptoms His Family Missed

Ryan Reynolds is speaking out about his father’s life with Parkinson’s disease nine years after his death. Reynolds says he hopes to raise awareness of some of the early signs…

7 Reasons Why TikTok’s Obsession with Cottage Cheese Is a Good Thing

Cottage cheese is gaining traction on social media, with users touting its protein content and abilities to help people feel fuller longer and lose weight. Registered dietitians say cottage cheese…

6 Benefits of Baking Soda Water Trending on TikTok: What to Know

Baking soda is generating discussions on TikTok because of its reported health benefits, including weight loss, endurance, and cancer risk reduction. Experts say that many of these claims are not…

Eating 2 Slices of Ham a Day Could Increase Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes 15%

A large study has found a link between red and processed meats and type 2 diabetes. People who ate these meats had an increased risk of developing the disease. Several…

Why Cucumber Salad Is Going Viral on TikTok: 5 Simple Recipes to Try

Cucumber salads and recipes are going viral on TikTok thanks to creators like Logan Moffitt (a.k.a. “the Cucumber King”). Cucumbers contain a high water and fiber content that can help…

Mpox Is ‘Not the New COVID,’ WHO Official Says. Risk to U.S. Remains Low

The growing mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding African countries prompted the WHO to declare a global public health emergency. European health officials raised the…

‘Boy Meets World’ Star Danielle Fishel Diagnosed with Early Stage Breast Cancer: How to Assess Your Risk

Actor Danielle Fishel, who played Topanga Lawrence on “Boy Meets World,” revealed she was diagnosed with a very early stage of breast cancer known as DCIS. Nearly all females with…

‘Very Demure, Very Mindful’: 5 Ways TikTok’s New Trend Can Boost Your Health

The “very demure, very mindful” trend is taking over TikTok. This trend encourages people to take a mindful approach to living their lives. Experts say mindfulness can have numerous benefits.…

The placebo effect is real. Here’s how sugar pills can help relieve pain and improve IBS.

Recently, a team of researchers set out to study the antidepressant effects of ketamine — and stumbled upon a medical phenomenon. The double-blind study at Stanford’s School of Medicine recruited…