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2024-10-11T09:17:23Z

I'm a heart surgeon. These are 6 things I avoid for my own heart health

Dr. Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon who treats heart disease, reveals foods, drinks and products he avoids to keep his own heart healthy.

2024-10-07T18:43:04Z

Health concerns in aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Health officials warn floodwaters from the hurricane might contain potentially fatal bacteria. CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell reports.

2024-10-10T15:42:49Z

The human life span may have finally plateaued. Here's what you can do to optimize your chances for a long life — and what researchers are working on next.

A new study suggests only a small percentage of adults will live to 100, barring a breakthrough. Here's what you can do about it.

2024-10-07T16:28:27Z

The Many Mental Health Benefits of Cats

Newsflash: Petting a cat can lower your blood pressure!

2024-10-12T15:10:00Z

Why Your Tomato Plant Leaves Are Turning Yellow—and How to Fix It, According to Experts

Early detection and intervention is key to saving your plants.

2024-06-25T15:33:41Z

I'm a registered dietitian. Here are 8 items I buy from Aldi that I'd recommend to my clients.

As a registered dietitian, some of my favorite Aldi items include the Park Street Deli Snack Selects and the Simply Nature organic black beans.

2024-09-11T15:34:13Z

My Garmin watch alerted me to a heart issue I didn’t know I had — here’s how

I found out I had an irregular heart beat thanks to my Garmin watch — here’s what happened.

2024-10-13T10:08:23Z

Alzheimer's Development as Cellular Cleaners Offer Hope for New Treatments

Discovery may offer new therapeutic target for development of new drugs against Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders.

2024-09-30T20:27:05Z

How To Tell If Your Tattoo Isn't Healing Properly

Glam spoke with tattoo artist Katherine Vargas to find out how long a tattoo should take to heal and what to look for in ink that's not healing properly.

2024-10-09T18:01:42Z

Baby Boomers are living longer than previous generations but have worse health, study finds

Baby Boomers may be expected to live longer than their predecessors, but a recent study has found that they are more likely to suffer from worse health than previous generations.

2024-10-08T12:03:44Z

How many minutes in the sauna combats obesity and provides workout benefits?

How many minutes a day of sitting in the sauna combats obesity and provides the same benefits as a mild cardiovascular workout? New research has the answers. The post How many minutes in the sauna combats obesity and provides workout benefits? appeared first on The Manual.

2024-10-05T14:30:56Z

I shop at Costco for myself and my parents. Here are 7 items I swear by.

As a Costco shopper who follows a halal diet, some of my favorite items include the Kirkland Signature wild sockeye salmon and Ancient Organics ghee.

2024-01-22T21:31:54Z

13 Benefits of Exercise That Have Nothing to Do With Body Image, According to Experts

Working out isn't just skin deep.

2024-10-08T01:39:38Z

25 Foods That Offer Even More Iron Than Beef

No red meat? No problem! You may pump iron in the gym, but the kind you get through food is even more important for your health. The mineral transports oxygen throughout your body, helps form red blood cells, and supports your metabolism. “Too little iron in your diet and you may be feeling cold, tired, and sluggish,” says Melissa Prest, D.C.N., R.D.N., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Ideally, women should aim for 18 milligrams (mg) per day, while men only need 8 mg, says Prest. The best way to get enough is through diet—and yes, it’s true that red meat is an excellent source. Just one 3-ounce serving of lean ground beef packs 2.2 mg of it, per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). But what if you want to steer clear of steak? While research shows that red meat provides important nutrients (including iron, muscle-building amino acids, vitamin B12, and zinc), it might also increase your risk of several chronic diseases, including heart disease and even certain types of cancer. Meanwhile, studies show that plant-based diets may do the opposite and lower your risk of health problems down the road. Luckily, you can find iron beyond a Quarter Pounder with cheese—but you’ll need to eat more of the mineral if you’re completely vegan or vegetarian. That’s because there are two types of iron: heme and nonheme. Meat, seafood, and poultry contain both forms, while plant-based or fortified foods contain only nonheme. This can be an issue if you’re strictly plant-based, since your body has an easier time absorbing the iron in animal products, according to the National Institutes of Health. (Quick tip: Pairing plant-based sources of iron with vitamin C-rich foods can boost absorption.) The fix: “Vegetarians and vegans should consume around 1.8 times the recommended daily value,” says Sharon Palmer, R.D.N., author of The Plant-Powered Diet. For women ages 19 to 50, that works out to about 32 mg of iron per day. The 25 delicious foods on this list, which pack more iron than a serving of beef, can help you hit your daily mark.

2024-01-01T05:12:02Z

Acne Products May Release Benzene Even at Room Temperature, Study Shows

Fact checked by Khara ScheppmannFact checked by Khara Scheppmann Key Takeaways A recent study found that benzoyl peroxide in acne products can degrade into benzene even at room temperature.Valisure Laboratories, the study sponsor, has filed a petition with the FDA, requesting action on benzene contamination in these products.Researchers recommend r...

2024-10-11T20:57:36Z

A Nutritionist-Approved, Diabetes-Friendly Grocery List

Create well-balanced (and delicious!) meals.

2024-10-12T12:09:34Z

Everything to Know About Anxiety: Signs to Watch for and How to Cope

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed sometimes is completely normal. But how do you know when it passes into the territory of being an anxiety disorder?

2024-10-08T15:06:48Z

Is Pink Pork Safe to Eat?

Even if your meat thermometer reaches a safe 145°F, can pork be pink? We'll explain.

2024-10-03T18:23:55Z

Strength training may be the key to longevity. How to do it safely as you age

They say strength training is crucial as you age, but it's also more difficult. Here are 9 tips for how to do it right.

2024-10-09T10:13:11Z

18 Simple Habits That Will Make You Happier and Healthier

You don't have to wait until the New Year to start feeling better.

2024-10-12T15:54:44Z

How to stay healthy this fall: vaccines, RSV, and whooping cough

NBC’s medical contributors Dr. Natalie Azar and Dr. John Torres discuss the rising risks of RSV and whooping cough this year, how to differentiate allergies from a more serious virus, and what you need to know about getting your flu and COVID vaccines this fall.

2024-10-04T13:54:03Z

What really is Lyme disease – and how do you know if you have it?

If a stroll through a forest or meadow has left you with tiny hitchhikers latched onto your skin, be mindful. It’s not just the bites that are worrisome; these ticks carry with them the silent threat of Lyme disease, an infection that spreads with little warning. Studies in Europe estimate that 1 to 5 per cent of tick bites can lead to the conditio...

2024-10-11T10:50:27Z

Life expectancy study shows it's never too late to stop smoking

Quitting smoking even as late as at 75 years of age can meaningfully increase a person's life expectancy, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The research measures the impact of smoking on life expectancy at 10-year intervals from 35–75 years of age to determine the potential benefits of smoking cessation. The results show that although the benefits of quitting smoking diminish with age, there are still...

2024-10-08T18:16:53Z

These 8 Small Lifestyle Changes Could Help You Live A Longer Life

A healthy lifestyle can add years to your life.

2024-09-26T15:58:14Z

Fruit yogurt – and five other foods that cause inflammation

In recent years, as the number of people with chronic diseases has rocketed, the role of inflammation has become a hot topic. Inflammation is our body’s natural response to an injury, infection or toxin, like the redness of a wound or the swelling caused by a virus. Yet Western diets can cause our bodies to become chronically inflamed. This has bee...

2024-10-08T12:56:38Z

8 Types Of Nuts You Might Want To Avoid Eating And Why

Nuts are a great source of plant-based protein, essential nutrients, and heart-healthy fats, but there are some you should steer clear of. Here's why.

2024-10-13T15:03:19Z

Study: Culver’s Butterburger is the ‘least unhealthy’ burger among fast food chains

(WFRV) – While fast food is rarely looked at in terms of healthy eating, some chains are a little better at making their main products healthier than those of their competitors. PlushCare is an ‘online doctors’ office started by Dr. James Wantuck and Ryan McQuaid, who wanted to help combat the long lines that Americans […]

2024-09-20T20:55:26Z

Foods To Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure

Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be managed through regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and following a diet for high blood pressure. Foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help lower blood pressure, while others may w...

2024-10-08T12:03:04Z

CDC confirms link between teen social media use and mental health struggles

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2024-10-11T10:13:52Z

8 Lifestyle Habits That’ll Help You Live to 100, According to Longevity Experts

Want to live longer? Follow these tips.

2024-10-09T20:13:19Z

How Your Hair Changes As You Age

Your hair changes as you age, so Glam asked an expert to explain how aging affects our follicles and what we can do to help keep it looking healthy.

2024-10-12T13:02:59Z

What Causes IgA Nephropathy (Berger's Disease)?

Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (also known as IgA nephropathy or Berger's disease) is an autoimmune disease that affects the kidneys. It develops when too much of the protein IgA builds up in the kidneys, damaging the organ's network that filters waste and fluids from the blood. It's not entirely clear what causes IgA nephropathy to develop, but rese...

2024-09-30T16:14:50Z

Camilla praises doctor's work on bone condition

Dr Nicky Peel is the recipient of the Queen’s Award for Osteoporosis.

2024-10-08T12:15:42Z

6 Ways Strength Training Reverses Aging and Beats Cardio

Strength training reverses aging more than any other exercise. The benefits of weight training include mood, metabolism, and fat loss.

2024-10-08T16:17:43Z

Heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment

Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults—heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease—are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the journal, Stroke.

2024-10-10T09:17:36Z

2024-10-09T00:02:25Z

10 Salmon Secrets You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

Chances are good you have tried salmon at least once in your life, but how much do you really know about the popular fish and how to best prepare it?

2023-11-01T10:35:47Z

What Causes an Outie Belly Button?

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO The belly button, or “umbilicus,” is the scar left over after the remains of the umbilical cord fall off after birth. Typically oval or round, it takes many forms. Most people have an “innie” with an inward scar, but about one in 10 people have an “outie,” or butt...

2024-10-12T12:35:16Z

Can’t resist white rice? These are the healthiest varieties

Apart from being a staple food for over half the world’s population, we’re also rice fans in the UK, with 80 per cent of the population buying it – predominantly white rice. According to the Rice Association, the amount eaten per person per week has grown 530 per cent since the 1970s, with 88 per cent of UK households buying rice. And with the rise...

2024-10-13T17:03:02Z

Climate change is also a health emergency, warn experts

International experts in emergency medicine have warned that climate change is likely to have a severe impact on emergency services around the world. Despite this, few countries have assessed the scale of the impact or have a plan to deal with it.

2024-10-13T14:49:09Z

Everything You Should Know About Mānuka Honey and How to Choose the Best One

What's the buzz about Mānuka honey?

2024-07-15T14:03:04Z

Jim Harbaugh talks heartbeat issue that temporarily sent Bolts HC to locker room vs. Broncos

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh discusses the issue with his irregular heartbeats that that led to him temporarily leaving the field against the Denver Broncos early in their Week 6 AFC West showdown in Denver.

2024-10-14T04:25:05Z

Relief and Treatment of Flea Bites on Humans

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO Siphonaptera (fleas) are a group of wingless insects that feed on blood. Fleas typically attack dogs and cats, but humans can also get bites. Flea bites may occur on your ankles, legs, waist, and other body parts. They can cause itchy, red bumps, irritation, and s...

2024-10-11T06:03:46Z

I Took Long-Term Antibiotics for a Year—Here's What I'm Eating to Help My Gut Health Bounce Back

Fiber has been my friend, to say the least.

2024-10-13T13:03:00Z

Why vets recommend CBD to treat dogs with chronic pain and anxiety

DENVER — Kristy Rosenberger swears by cannabidiol – more commonly known as CBD – not for herself, but for her dogs. Rosenberger was first introduced to CBD more than a decade ago when searching for something to help her dog, Punkie, who was anxious and epileptic. When thunderstorms rolled through, the Yorkie would whimper and shake. Rosenberger was afraid her behavior might trigger a seizure. ...

2024-10-10T08:19:39Z

No, raw milk is not safe to drink

Over the years, people online have spread the idea that raw milk can improve gut health and treat allergies. But these are myths.

2024-10-11T16:55:06Z

What is pelvic organ prolapse and how is it treated?

As a urogynecologist I care exclusively for women with pelvic floor problems. These are the women with leaking bladders and weak supporting tissues allowing the vaginal walls to bulge outside.

2024-10-12T22:18:53Z

Q&A: Researcher discusses what we've learned about long COVID

It has been more than four years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, yet millions of people continue to suffer long-term effects from the virus. Despite thousands of studies, many clinicians remain unsure of how to evaluate and manage people with long COVID.

2024-10-09T21:02:21Z

23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.

2024-10-11T15:33:12Z