The Real Reason A High-Carb Vegan Diet Could Help You Lose Weight
Shifting to a low-fat, plant-based diet may help you lose weight, according to a new study.
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What You Need To Know About The New WHO Exercise Guidelines
These updated guidelines from WHO provide evidence-based public health recommendations for people of all ages on just how much physical activity, including frequency, duration, and intensity, is necessary to yield significant health benefits and decrease major health risks. -
How Eating Dried Fruit Can Lead To Better Overall Health
If you love raisins in your cereal, dried cranberries in your salad, and slices of dried bananas and goji berries tossed on top of a yogurt parfait, you're in luck: New research from Penn State has found that people who snack on dried fruit regularly are healthier than those who don't. -
Why The CDC Says You Should Avoid Cruises For Now
Confining hundreds, sometimes thousands of passengers to one ship and sharing facilities is an ideal way to spread numerous infectious diseases, so when it became clear to the world that COVID-19 infections were not isolated in Wuhan, China, it was a significant area of concern. -
Chrissy Teigen's Take On Baby Formula Has People Talking
Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen recently opened up about her past struggles with breastfeeding, urging society to normalize baby formula. In a series of tweets, Chrissy Teigen revealed that she felt guilt and shame in the past for having to use formula instead. -
The CDC Could Shorten The Self-Quarantine Timeline: What You Need To Know
The CDC has announced that they are considering shortening COVID-19 self-quarantines from 14 days to seven to 10 days. Here's what you need to know. -
Even A Tiny Bit Of Exercise Can Impact Your Well-Being
A new study showed that not only does regular exercise lead to a better mood, simply adding a bit more movement to your day — doing things like opting for the stairs over an elevator — can also help make you happier. -
The Surprising Effect The Pill Could Have On Asthma Attacks
A new study that followed thousands of women with asthma for nearly two decades found that those who regularly used birth control pills experienced fewer asthma flare-ups. -
The Heartbreaking Death Of Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Pat Quinn
The co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge — the viral fundraiser that swept social media in 2014 — died Sunday, November 22, at the age of 37. -
The CDC Officially Recommends Against Thanksgiving Travel
With 'exponential growth' in the number of coronavirus cases around the country, the CDC recommends Americans not travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. -
What Dr. Fauci Says You Should Do With Your Mask When Eating
There's no question that Dr. Fauci is one of the strongest advocates of face masks. When dining out, many of us breathe a sigh of relief when we sit down at the table and remove the mask. But Fauci, speaking to Trevor Noah, said that's the wrong way to approach eating in public. -
Sleeping Well Could Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attacks
We've all heard how eating right and exercising is good for your heart, but if you struggle with those healthy habits from day to day, just hit the hay. -
The Truth About Amazon's New Pharmacy Service
As of today, the world's largest online retailer, Amazon, has announced its entry into the $300 billion pharmacy market with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy. Here's what you need to know. -
The Real Reason Coronavirus Numbers Keep Getting Worse
The grim COVID-19 infection count just keeps on soaring. Why is the virus roaring back with a vengeance, or did it ever actually go away? -
What You Didn't Know About Moderna
Moderna — the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotechnology company — has just shot to stardom with the news that early data shows that its new coronavirus vaccine shows a remarkable 94.5 percent rate of efficacy. This is all in spite of the fact that Moderna has yet to produce an FDA-approved drug. -
Small Gatherings May Not Be As Safe As You Think During The Pandemic
You've practiced social distancing for months. So, you're safe to let your mask down at a dinner party or a game night with a handful of friends, right? -
Emma Roberts Opens Up About How Endometriosis Really Affected Her
Like one of as many as 11 percent of American women between the ages of 15 and 44, Roberts was diagnosed with endometriosis in her late 20s, a condition that went unrecognized during her adolescence despite reporting symptoms to her doctor. -
The Reason Your Kids Should Be Exercising Instead Of Dieting
New research has shown that rather than focusing on your child's body mass index or diet, it's more important to ensure that they're getting enough activity. -
The Important Change Med Students Made To Their Version Of The Hippocratic Oath
First-year medical students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine promised to advocate for a more equitable health-care system. -
What You Don't Know About Pfizer
With news of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech announcing positive early results from their COVID-19 vaccine trial, many ears pricked up upon hearing the name of the familiar drug maker behind brands such as Advil, Robitussin, Zoloft, and Viagra. -
The Truth About The Illness That Caused Alex Trebek's Death
The death of beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek on Sunday spotlights the aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer, a disease with a poor survival rate — about 10 percent over five years. -
A Timeline Of Al Roker's Health Problems Explained
Al Roker, the Today weatherman and co-host, has revealed a recent cancer diagnosis. The popular TV personality shared that he will undergo surgery next week. This will not be his first surgery, however — he's been in and out of operating room doors more than a few times over the course of his life. -
The Real Reason Influenza May Have A Lighter Season This Year
Social distancing and other safeguards to curtail the spread of the coronavirus could have the bonus benefit of clamping down on the spread of the flu, health experts say. -
The Best Way To Deal With Stress Caused By The Election
Like millions of other Americans, you likely woke up over these last few mornings feeling a certain level of stress as you checked for election results. While you wait, it's important to tame your stress and channel that energy into something more productive than doomscrolling. -
What Is Election Stress Disorder?
Do you feel stressed, tired, and overwhelmed when you think about the election? Do you feel the anxious urge to constantly check your news feed? You're not alone. Election-related angst is so prevalent that experts have given it a name: election stress disorder. -
How Video Games Can Benefit Kids In A Surprising Way During The Pandemic
Experts are suggesting we reconsider our notion of the 'lonely gamer,' and instead recognize that there is social value to video games — especially in the face of a pandemic, where social distancing is making it difficult for teens to hang out in the usual ways. -
Pregnancy-Related Heart Attacks Are On The Rise
More women ages 30 and older are experiencing pregnancy-related heart attacks, especially during the postpartum period, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
