Screen time doesn't have to be sedentary: Three ways it can get kids moving

by Juliana Zabatiero, Kate Highfield, Leon Straker and Susan Edwards,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere have been concerns about screens making kids more sedentary and less a

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

Screen time doesn't have to be sedentary: Three ways it can get kids moving

by Juliana Zabatiero, Kate Highfield, Leon Straker and Susan Edwards,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere have been concerns about screens making kids more sedentary and less a

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

CDC warns of listeria outbreak tied to cheese, yogurt

by Ernie MundellTwo people have died and 23 have been hospitalized in a years-long outbreak of listeria illness that's finally been traced to one company's cheeses, yogurts and other dairy pro

Updated on: March 16,2024 20

CDC warns of listeria outbreak tied to cheese, yogurt

by Ernie MundellTwo people have died and 23 have been hospitalized in a years-long outbreak of listeria illness that's finally been traced to one company's cheeses, yogurts and other dairy pro

Updated on:March 16,2024 20

Are fitness watches motivating users to stick to fitness goals? Here's what the research says

by Holly Frew,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many years, wearable fitness trackers, also called activity trackers or fitness watches, have ranked among the hottest

Updated on: March 16,2024 19

Are fitness watches motivating users to stick to fitness goals? Here's what the research says

by Holly Frew,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many years, wearable fitness trackers, also called activity trackers or fitness watches, have ranked among the hottest

Updated on:March 16,2024 19

Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu vaccination is displayed on a screen at a pharmacy store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current

Updated on: March 16,2024 11

Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu vaccination is displayed on a screen at a pharmacy store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current

Updated on:March 16,2024 11

Bushfires in Victoria: How to protect yourself if the air is smoky where you live

by Ryan Mead-Hunter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBushfires broke out yesterday inwestern Victoriaduring a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Alth

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Bushfires in Victoria: How to protect yourself if the air is smoky where you live

by Ryan Mead-Hunter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBushfires broke out yesterday inwestern Victoriaduring a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Alth

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

Why wellness is connected to the body's underappreciated connective tissue

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityFoam rollers, exercise, stretching and myofascial release treatment restore strength and flexibility to fascia, the body’s connective tissue.

Updated on: March 21,2024 18

Why wellness is connected to the body's underappreciated connective tissue

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityFoam rollers, exercise, stretching and myofascial release treatment restore strength and flexibility to fascia, the body’s connective tissue.

Updated on:March 21,2024 18

Pathogens That Could Trigger the Next Pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently updated its list of priority pathogens, identifying over 30 viruses and bacteria that have the potential to cause the next global health crisis.

Updated on: August 03,2024 0

Pathogens That Could Trigger the Next Pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently updated its list of priority pathogens, identifying over 30 viruses and bacteria that have the potential to cause the next global health crisis.

Updated on:August 03,2024 0

Extreme weather events tied to increased mortality and emergency department activity

by Mass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, which may particularly endanger vulnerable populations such as t

Updated on: March 27,2024 20

Extreme weather events tied to increased mortality and emergency department activity

by Mass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, which may particularly endanger vulnerable populations such as t

Updated on:March 27,2024 20

Stickers and wristbands aren't a reliable way to prevent mosquito bites

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Jimmy Chan from PexelsProtecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Stickers and wristbands aren't a reliable way to prevent mosquito bites

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Jimmy Chan from PexelsProtecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

Why you should take vitamin D this winter

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityShould you supplement with these vitamin D capsules? Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversityThe days are finally getting longer, but t

Updated on: March 21,2024 11

Why you should take vitamin D this winter

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityShould you supplement with these vitamin D capsules? Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversityThe days are finally getting longer, but t

Updated on:March 21,2024 11

Leisure-time physical activity linked to lower odds of falls

by Elana GotkineParticipation in leisure-time physical activity at the recommended level or above is associated with reduced odds of noninjurious and injurious falls, according to astudypu

Updated on: March 23,2024 15

Leisure-time physical activity linked to lower odds of falls

by Elana GotkineParticipation in leisure-time physical activity at the recommended level or above is associated with reduced odds of noninjurious and injurious falls, according to astudypu

Updated on:March 23,2024 15

Breastfeeding mothers who exercise pass on a beneficial hormone adiponectin to their children

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyStudy design. Participants completed three conditions in the laboratory, in random order: (A) sitting (REST), (B) moderate-in

Updated on: March 19,2024 16

Breastfeeding mothers who exercise pass on a beneficial hormone adiponectin to their children

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyStudy design. Participants completed three conditions in the laboratory, in random order: (A) sitting (REST), (B) moderate-in

Updated on:March 19,2024 16