Selena Gomez Has SIBO: What to Know About This Rare Digestive Condition
Pop star and actress Selena Gomez recently shared in the comments of a TikTok post that she lives with a gastrointestinal disorder called SIBO. Gomez responded to body shamers in…
The Pros and Cons of TikTok’s Viral ‘Winter Arc’ Challenge: What to Know
TikTok’s Winter Arc Challenge urges people to work on their health during the winter. The 90-day challenge asks people to choose 10 healthy activities to do every day. These activities…
Surgeon General: Health Disparities Remain as US Smoking Rates Decline
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory highlighting health disparities in tobacco use despite the fact that cigarette smoking has declined in recent decades. The report found…
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…