Shailene Woodley is opening up about a debilitating health scare she endured in her early 20s and how she had to address her past trauma to let herself heal. Appearing on Tuesday’s episode of the “SHE MD” podcast, the star, 32, told hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thais Aliabadi about the trouble she had … Read more
Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. Hollie Adams | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Good afternoon! Wegovy, … Read more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Their videos are eye-catching, but their message could be damaging. Children as young as six years old are showcasing their skincare routines on social media, using expensive peptides and retinol formulated for mature skin. These young influencers could be causing harm to not only their skin but the little girls who … Read more
Canada’s fertility rate, which has been steadily declining, has hit a record low and the country is now among the “lowest-low” fertility nations. Statistics Canada released new data on Wednesday showing that the Canadian fertility rate in 2023 was 1.26 children per woman, which is the lowest recorded level since the agency began collecting data. … Read more
Scientists have issued a warning as new research revealed that we could be regularly ingesting cancer-causing chemicals when we eat. Research, published in the journal Frontiers in Toxicology, showed that almost 200 potential carcinogens are present in food packaging, processing equipment and cookware. More specifically, the team from Switzerland, discovered that these carcinogens could cause … Read more
WASHINGTON — Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus, RSV. Yes, you can get your flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time. Don’t call them boosters — … Read more
Most footwear trends come and go, but one style that’s garnered a community of lifelong enthusiasts? The ever-practical, stylish yet quirky clog. This stalwart group — of which I am a proud member — can rattle off a plethora of reasons for our devotion to the clog. The comfort! The ease! The support and understated … Read more
A former Royal Marine told by doctors his headaches and dizzy spells were probably because of dehydration or a migraine was then given 12 to 18 months to live after a terminal brain cancer diagnosis. James Greenwood, 42, based in Mold, North Wales, where he lives with his girlfriend, Rachel Jones, 31, said he started … Read more
NEW YORK — A former New York City official who helped coordinate the city’s response to the pandemic was fired from his private-sector job after a recording showed him talking about attending a sex party and other private gatherings when the city was urging people to practice social distancing. Dr. Jay Varma was terminated from … Read more
If you deal with pain or discomfort from sciatica, you’re not alone. Up to 40% of people in the U.S. experience the condition at some point in their lives. Characterized by irritation of the sciatic nerve in the lower back (or lumbar spine) region, sciatica “usually feels like a deep throbbing pain that radiates from … Read more
