Many Americans are unaware of the risk factors for heart disease, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic. In the national survey, 40% of respondents didn’t know using tobacco impacts heart health, 62% didn’t know air pollution harms the heart and 90% weren’t aware certain supplements and vitamins …
Read More »Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here’s what experts say kids should (and shouldn’t) be using.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days. But if you’re hunting for last-minute skincare stocking stuffers, be aware that experts warn some products could cause more harm than good. Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness, a dermatologist and president of Society for Pediatric Dermatology told CBS News earlier this year it’s …
Read More »Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs. Here’s why.
It’s common to indulge during the holidays, but for millions of Americans who are on drugs used for weight loss, this could be the first Thanksgiving that feels different when it comes to food. Those who are on GLP-1 agonists like the diabetes drug Ozempic or weight loss drugs like …
Read More »Uterus transplant patients gave birth at high rates to healthy babies, research shows
Uterus transplants allow patients with a dysfunctional or absent uterus to carry their own biological child — and new research shows just how successful these procedures can be. In a study, published Thursday in JAMA, researchers found 14 of the 20 participants had a successful transplant with all 14 recipients giving …
Read More »Patrick Bertoletti wins Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here’s how many calories he consumed.
Another Fourth of July means another round of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest — and lots of calories consumed. Patrick Bertoletti took home the winning title Thursday by consuming 58 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes at the event on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. In the …
Read More »Nick Jonas shares his top 3 self
Nick Jonas is a “Sucker” for self-care. The singer and actor, 31, has a few go-to’s when it comes to taking care of his mental health as part of his diabetes management. “There is that mental health effect that that comes into play,” Jonas, who was diagnosed with Type 1 …
Read More »Sunscreen spots you may be forgetting, according to dermatologists
As weather warms and we spend more time outdoors, wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is vital in helping protect skin from the sun’s harmful rays. But experts say you could be forgetting some important steps and neglecting some often overlooked spots that need protection. “The tops and …
Read More »Cigarette smoking rate hits all
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday. Meanwhile, electronic cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults. The preliminary findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are …
Read More »Eating too much salt can be deadly. Here’s how to cut down.
The World Health Organization warned Thursday that people are ingesting more than twice as much salt as they should each day. In the report, the WHO says that sodium, “an essential nutrient, increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death when eaten in excess.” Evidence also links high-sodium …
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