America’s second lady Usha Vance has announced the “Summer Reading Challenge,” encouraging children across the country to open up a book this summer. “Adventure, imagination, and discovery await – right between the pages of a book,” writes the second lady in a letter. “We are excited to invite all children …
Read More »Hair care experts reveal the risk of wet brushing and how to prevent damage
Clean beauty brand owner calls for higher safety standards In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, TV personality and clean beauty brand owner Emily Austin expressed her excitement about the push for change with the MAHA movement, calling for U.S.-made products to meet EU standards. For those with a …
Read More »Cavity symptoms, causes and prevention methods for better dental health
Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as “dental caries,” cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of the teeth caused by tooth decay, according to Mayo Clinic. These areas become tiny openings …
Read More »Sperm donor with rare cancer mutation linked to 10 cancer cases in children
Sperm from a single donor in Europe has reportedly been used to conceive at least 67 pregnancies, although the donor carried a rare cancer-causing mutation. The donor’s mutation has been linked to cancer diagnoses in 10 of these children, according to a report by The Guardian. The case was brought …
Read More »Medicaid cuts could push more kids into unpaid family caregiving roles
St. Paul, Minn. — High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he was midway through 10th grade, his mom survived a terrible car crash. But her body developed tremors, and she lost mobility. After countless appointments, doctors diagnosed her with Parkinson’s disease, saying it was likely triggered by brain …
Read More »Miley Cyrus’ infection highlights risks of skin injuries in public spaces
After filming a music video on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Miley Cyrus said she was recently hospitalized with a knee infection, prompting doctors to weigh in on how certain environments can expose people to harmful bacteria. On a Thursday episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Cyrus, 32, recalled the moment …
Read More »Senior Happiness Index names Utah as best state for elderly mental health
Where you live can have a big impact on your mental health. Particularly for seniors, it’s important to settle down in a location that promotes happiness. Older adults face a higher risk of mental health problems due to circumstances like the loss of loved ones, loneliness, chronic illness or disability, …
Read More »Hormel recalls 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew over wood fragments
Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling over 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew nationwide due to potential contamination with wood fragments, according to federal health officials. In a recall notice posted Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food …
Read More »Cannabis use linked to heart disease risk for both smoking and edibles
Long-term cannabis use in any form has been linked to a greater risk of heart disease. In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana. The risk stems from reduced blood vessel …
Read More »Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon recalled due to harmful levels of lead exposure
Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 More than 100,000 kitchen faucets have been recalled because they could lead to dangerous levels of lead exposure according to three separate notices posted Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Three different faucets models, manufactured in …
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