Health Wellness

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and The Skin Cancer Foundation is mobilizing to bring their lifesaving program to communities around the U.S. once more. This Summer, the Destination Healthy Skin RV will travel approximately 10,000 miles over the next several months, making its way around the country before returning to its winter home in Illinois. The Foundation […]

May is Better Sleep Month, and while there’s no disputing that a good night’s sleep is vital for good health, getting those quality zzz’s is another matter entirely. Quality sleep improves our cognitive functions, keeps our immune systems healthy and our stress and weight-control hormones in check. Yet while many of us might not have […]

The FDA is conducting a comprehensive review of infant formula, including increasing testing for heavy metals and contaminants, and reviewing the nutritional requirements for formula. This review, part of “Operation Stork Speed,” aims to ensure the safety and nutritional adequacy of infant formula for American families. The FDA also plans to improve transparency regarding formula nutrients and […]

On Friday, legendary singer/songwriter Billy Joel said Friday he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder. In a statement, Joel said he’s undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to pause performances while he recovers. The Piano Man, who had just completed a record breaking ten year residency at Madison Square […]

Don’t underestimate the power of walking. Studies show that just two minutes a day is enough for considerable benefits. But between boosting your mood, regulating blood sugar levels, and reducing blood pressure (to name a few), the gains you get will depend on how long–or short–your walks are. As Women’s Health reports, here’s a breakdown of the amazing […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit Japan-based test manufacturer Fujirebio to begin marketing its blood test for helping doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in some patients, clearing the way for wider availability of the approach.  As CBS News reports, Fujirebio’s test works with the company’s Lumipulse equipment, which the company says is already “widely available in […]