As we barrel through the fall and winter, the idea of walking outdoors may seem like a far-off, warm-weather memory. Earlier sunsets and colder days make walking outside tough for many people. But if you’re someone who counts on their walk for fitness or a mental health boost, there are still ways to get in […]
Flight delays are inevitable, but they can be incredibly frustrating. If you don’t fly very often, you might think the situation is completely out of your hands, and you’ll wind up stewing in annoyance and uncertainty. But there are ways to reduce your risk of facing a flight delay or, at the very least, know […]
This week, the Trump administration announced major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services, ordering that all federal health agencies pause external communications until Feb. 1. This includes press releases, health guidance, social media posts and website posts. While most people probably don’t regularly rush to the HHS Instagram page on a regular […]
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Norovirus cases have been surging this winter, with outbreaks of the infamous stomach bug reaching more than double the number of infections at last year’s peak. Because the virus is so contagious, it can spread rapidly, particularly among those living in close quarters ― like a cruise ship or nursing home. That means people living […]
If you’ve dared to hop on X, formerly Twitter, in the last few days, you likely saw Elon Musk’s shocking salute at the end of his inauguration rally speech. You may have also come across users saying the move was a sign of autism. Musk, who is working for President Donald Trump’s administration, revealed he […]
Skincare brand First Aid Beauty has announced a voluntary recall on one version of its popular Ultra Repair Cream moisturizer. The recall, which went into effect last month, specifically targeted the Ultra Repair Cream that has a coconut vanilla scent. In total, the recall impacted 2,756 jars of moisturizer that were available for nationwide distribution, […]
Since President Donald Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist — to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, vaccines have once again become a prevailing topic among politicians and the general public alike. Recent health surveys reveal that skepticism toward vaccines, including the COVID-19 shot and annual flu […]
If you’re like me, your workweek probably looks a lot like this: wake up to a buzzing alarm clock, scroll social media and check email from bed (even though I know I shouldn’t), work out, get dressed, rush around until the start of the workday, work, log off, eat dinner, watch TV, go to bed. […]
After a presidential campaign characterized by anti-trans slogans — such as ads stating, “Kamala is for they/them, President Trump is for you” — it came as no surprise when President Trump signed a sweeping executive order defining trans people out of legal existence. The order, titled, “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological […]