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Erin Marie

This Is How Smoking A Cigarette With Your Morning Cup Of Coffee Actually Affects Your Brain

To uncover how smoking a cigarette with your morning coffee is affecting your brain, experts did some digging. Turns out, there may be a link between the two.

Catherine Caruso

What You Need To Know About The Recent Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak

While the exact source of the multi-state E. coli outbreak is still unknown, experts say it is likely that Wendy's romaine lettuce is the culprit.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Can Your Gender Predict How Well Your Kidneys Will Function As You Age?

As it turns out, gender may actually play a role in how well your kidneys function as you get older. Here is what you should know, according to recent research.

Beth Bradford

Why Experts Say Our Public Health System Is Vulnerable And In Need Of Serious Help

Polio, monkeypox, and COVID-19 all pose threats to public health, but does our public health system have the staff and funding to handle them?

Catherine Caruso

Everything You Need To Know About Monkeypox Transmission From Humans To Pets

Monkeypox transmission is a greater risk to those living in the same household. And now, health experts say pets are no exception.

Robin Zabiegalski

Siddha Master Yogmata Keiko Aikawa On The Transformational Power Of Yoga And Meditation - Exclusive Interview

Yogmata Keiko Aikawa shared her path to becoming a Siddha Master, how her practice works, and how yoga and meditation can transform your health and mind.

Woman in bed getting medicine from carer

Amy Mackelden

Nutritionist To The Stars Oz Garcia's Advice For Overcoming Long Covid - Exclusive

Celebrity nutritionist and anti-aging expert Oz Garcia explained the practices he implemented that helped his recovery from long Covid.

Melissa Szaro

Mental Health Expert At Circles On How Support Groups And Therapy Assist Mental Health - Exclusive Interview

Yohnit Spruch, head of emotional health at Circles, explained the effectiveness of group support and how the app is improving mental health care accessibility.

3 cups of water ranging from contaminated to clean

healthyNick

Scientists May Have Found A Way To Treat Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' In Water

Research has shown that PFAS can negatively impact our health. But scientists may be one step closer to figuring out how to remove them from our water.

Catherine Caruso

Study Confirms Vitamin D Supplements Could Be An Effective Treatment For Depression Symptoms

Taking your vitamins benefits you more than you think. A recent study explains how vitamin D supplements may help treat symptoms of clinical depression.

healthyNick

The State With The Most Deaths From Alzheimer's Disease In 2021 May Surprise You

Alzheimer's is within the top 10 causes of mortality in the United States. And its prevalence is far greater in this U.S. state.

Anne Taylor

New Study Finds Nearly Half Of All Cancer Related Deaths Are From Preventable Causes

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of over 600,000 people in 2020.

Erin Marie

Everything You Need To Know About The Recent Capri Sun Recall

Capri Sun has been a popular family beverage for decades. But a recent recall wants you to check the packaging to see if it's safe to drink.

Catherine Caruso

How The Biden Administration Plans To Provide Kids With Better Mental And Physical Health Care

The government is taking new steps to boost kids' mental health by implementing new guidance that will take place at school. Here's what you need to know.

Kimberly Smith

As We Move Out Of The Pandemic's Crisis Phase, Here's What To Know About COVID Vaccines

Changes will soon take place regarding vaccine access in the U.S. Here's where you can soon expect to get them, and where you may no longer be able to get them.

Robin Rothstein

How Testing Blood Protein Levels Could Pave The Way For Predicting And Treating Migraines

Migraines are a common and painful condition for many worldwide. But new research shows our blood may hold powerful clues as to our risk and treatment options.

Kimberly Smith

Can Weather App Technology Help Forecast Your Unique Risk Of COVID?

Current COVID apps are somewhat limited, and they don't regularly update to provide more detailed information, unlike weather apps.

Ruth Clark

Research Finds Electrical And Sound Stimulation Could Help Treat Chronic Pain

Pain can be due to ongoing illnesses or an injury. Sometimes, there's no obvious cause. It has to last for at least three months to be classified as chronic.

Erin Marie

What You Need To Know About The Recent Mama Roo Infant Swings Recall

The company 4moms has officially issued a global voluntary recall of roughly two million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers.

Woman with face mask getting vaccine in arm from nurse

Karishma Desai

New Orleans Resilience Corps Leader LaTanja Silvester On Inequity In COVID-19 Response — Exclusive Interview

BIPOC people are affected by COVID-19 at higher rates than white people. LaTanja Silvester explains how The New Orleans Resilience Corps addresses inequities.

Erin Updyke (L) and Erin Welsh (R) in their lab, laughing

Robin Zabiegalski

This Podcast Will Kill You Hosts Erin Updyke & Erin Welsh On Making Science Accessible - Exclusive

Epidemiologists Erin Welsh and Erin Updyke explained why accessible science is important and how their podcast, "This Podcast Will Kill You," helps to do that.

Felicia Lee

Michael Rubino Explains How To Keep Your Indoor Air Quality Safe - Exclusive

Mold remediation specialist Michael Rubino shared his recommendations for keeping your indoor air quality safe and free of harmful mold spores.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention building

Anne Taylor

The Real Reason The CDC Is About To Undergo Significant Changes

CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced on Wednesday that several large changes are coming to the organization.

Beth Bradford

Could Ice Cream Be Healthier Than A Multigrain Bagel?

Rather than isolating the impact of specific foods, the Food Compass gives a single score for how these foods are linked to managing diseases and health.

Melissa Willets

Ark Behavioral Health Addiction Specialist On How The Pandemic Has Affected Addiction - Exclusive

Dr. Manish Mishra, an addiction specialist at Ark Behavioral Health, discussed how the pandemic has affected addiction rates and related lifestyle changes.

Robin Rothstein

Does Lying Down Really Make Your Medication Work Faster?

Researchers determined that lying on your side aims the dosage to the area of the stomach that ejects contents into the opening of the small intestine.

Erin Marie

Research Finds Dietary Salt Substitutes Could Lower Your Risk For Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke

High amounts of sodium can be found in unlikely places, including processed foods, bread, and canned soups. How can you reduce your daily intake?