ADHD associated with reduced life expectancy
A new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, die an average of…
Category: Health & Fitness
Global health experts propose a new definition for obesity
An international commission of 58 health experts recommend shifting away from high BMI as the primary clinical tool for the diagnosis of obesity….
U.S. bans Red No. 3 food dye
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a ban on Red No. 3, a food dye still included in more than 3,000 food products nationwide. According to…
Quote: Jack LaLane
, Your health account, your bank account, they’re the same thing. The more you put in, the more you can take out., Jack LaLanne
Drugs like Ozempic may offer heart health benefits
Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may offer significant heart health benefits — and not just through weight loss. According to the British Heart…
Do some hearts just need a little rest?
There is no cure for heart failure, although drugs can slow its progress, but a new study suggests that the heart might improve if it just gets some rest….
Consulting giant settles opioid lawsuit
The global consulting firm McKinsey & Company will pay $650 million to settle a Justice Department investigation into its work with OxyContin maker Purdue…
Norovirus rates skyrocket this winter
Norovirus infection rates have surged in parts of the U.S. this season and more outbreaks are reported each week. According to Fortune, the most recent…
Cats are vulnerable to avian flu
Experts warn cat owners not to feed their animals raw milk or raw meat products after several house cats and 20 big cats died of avian flu, or H5N1….
Fat cell memory linked to obesity
You can look at a donut and gain five pounds. Funny — but maybe even a tiny bit true. A new study published in the journal Nature hints at a correlation…