Find the right shades to protect your eyes
July is UV Safety Month Find the right shades to protect your eyes Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement — they prevent eye strain, improve vision…
Category: Health & Fitness
Shingles vaccine may stave off dementia
If you needed another compelling reason to get a shingles vaccine, look no further: The two-dose series of shots may also help prevent or delay dementia….
USDA moves to stop cattle parasite
The United States Department of Agriculture halted halted imports of live cattle, horses, and bison through the Mexican border after New World screwworm…
Energy drink ingredient linked to cancer
New research shows that taurine, a common additive in energy drinks and naturally found in meats, fish, and eggs, is associated with increased risk of…
Hearing loss increases dementia risk
People with confirmed hearing loss are 32 percent more likely to develop dementia, say researchers from multiple universities in a new collaborative…
Men’s Health Week: June 9-15 Afraid to see a doctor? Don’t be!
There’s a chronic health problem among American men: They are more much more likely to avoid going to the doctor. According to UAB Medicine, only about 60…
Artificial dyes are going away; will you notice?
The magenta filling inside a Pop-Tart, the nuclear glow of a sour apple lollipop, and the powdered drink mix that turns dark purple with water. The…
Health in the News briefs: Ozempic, step count, marijuana
Daily pill may be as effective as Ozempic A new GLP-1 drug may be as effective as Ozempic and Mounjaro for weight loss and blood sugar control with just a…
Three-minute guide to ultraprocessed foods
The new secretary for Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has called out “highly chemically processed foods” as a major target in his war on…
An example of food processing: Corn
Corn is a good example of how foods are processed. It’s a versatile staple that can be prepared in vastly different ways depending on the level of…