‘Naked carbs’ and ‘net carbs’ – what are they and should you count them?
According to social media, carbs come in various guises: naked carbs, net carbs, complex carbs and more. You might be
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Scientists investigating the “sewage system” of the brain search for mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s
It’s well-documented that genetics play a role in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a brain disorder that causes
Read moreOlder Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for adults ages 65 years
Read moreInside the internal debates of a hospital abortion committee
Series: Post-Roe America:Abortion Access Divides the Nation After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of
Read moreI want to eat healthily. So why do I crave sugar, salt and carbs?
We all want to eat healthily, especially as we reset our health goals at the start of a new year.
Read more“Devastasting”: Ripple effects being felt as Alabama halts in vitro fertilization
When Brittany Stuart and her husband weren’t having success trying to conceive, they started to explore their options. From adoption
Read moreMajor COVID vaccine study finds heart risks are rare — and the real threat is being unvaccinated
Even while the COVID-19 vaccines have been hailed as one of the greatest achievements in modern science, they have been
Read more“It’s alarming:” Here’s why syphilis, a disease once almost eradicated, has come roaring back
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new study that found women giving birth in the
Read moreCDC Warns of E. Coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese
###U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CDC works 24/7 protecting America’s health, safety and security. Whether diseases start at
Read moreHow the loneliness crisis is fueling “stan culture”
Last weekend, the Super Bowl made history by being the most watched broadcast since the 1969 moon landing. Yes, it
Read morePausing menopause? Scientists using frozen ovary technique may delay menopause indefinitely
The arc of a biological female’s life is often defined by milestones involving her uterus. A first period. A first
Read moreIll-gotten gains: Why does American society coerce us to we work while sick?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may soon remove its five-day isolation guidance for people who are infected
Read moreMillions of older people don’t get enough nutrients – how to spot it and what to do about it
By 2050, approximately a quarter of the UK population is expected to be over the age of 65. With this
Read moreFree yoga and meditation at work don’t seem to benefit workers, research finds. But better pay might
In the 2010s, startup companies in Silicon Valley became known for not only their product innovation, but for revolutionizing office
Read moreA rise in Texas teen pregnancies could foreshadow national trends, experts warn
For 15 years, the state of Texas has seen a steady decline in teen pregnancies. This is a big deal,
Read moreWhat the NFL and Elon Musk’s Neuralink share in common
Elon Musk’s controversial brain-computer interface (BCI) tech, Neuralink, has supposedly been implanted in its first recipient — and as much
Read morePartial recall: Memory experts explain what’s normal forgetfulness — and when you should worry
Do you know where you left your keys? What’s the name of that Oscar nominated actor — the one who’s
Read moreMAGA burnout and the health risks of a second Trump term
When President Biden reportedly calls Trump a “sick fu*k” he is correct in a way that he likely does not
Read moreWill we be prepared for “Disease X?” Misinformation could leave us vulnerable to a future pandemic
Pandemics have always been a major part of human history, they still dominate our present to some degree, and it
Read moreCDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® Launches New Ads to Encourage People to Quit Smoking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign returns today with new ads to encourage
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