Category: Health
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What Happens to Your Body After 40?
The 40s are the new 30s. This phrase has become a cliché, and as a result, many people, especially those who lead active lives and have no health issues, truly believe it. It’s not quite that simple. New research shows that the bodies of both men and women can age in waves, with a significant…
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People Aged 50 and Older Should Get the Pneumococcal Vaccine, U.S. Health Authorities Recommend
U.S. health authorities recommended on Wednesday (23) that people aged 50 and older receive a vaccine against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous diseases. Previously, the minimum recommended age was 65 years. The recommendations for pneumococcal vaccines are among the most complicated issued by the government. The CDC currently recommends vaccines for children…
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The Sad and Worrying Story Behind Liam Payne’s Death
The music world was shocked when Liam Payne, former lead singer of One Direction, was found dead at 31 after apparently falling from the balcony of the hotel where he was staying in Buenos Aires. Investigations by the Argentine police into the case reveal heartbreaking details: ‘traces’ of various drugs, including “pink cocaine,” were found…
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Patients Contract HIV After Organ Transplants in Rio de Janeiro
Six patients who received transplanted organs in Rio de Janeiro were infected with HIV. According to the State Health Department, the case is “unprecedented and unacceptable.” The infections occurred after tests conducted by a private laboratory, PCS. The laboratory was contracted by the Health Foundation, under the responsibility of the State Health Department, to support…
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Are You Ready to Set Your Clock Back Next Week?
It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” an hour. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks will be set back one hour to standard time after 8 months in the so-called “Daylight Saving Time.” The current light-saving system that the U.S. follows from March to November began in 2007, but the…
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Which Country Has the Best Retirement System? Hint: It’s Not the USA
The U.S. retirement system received a C+ grade again this year, but its score has dropped for the second consecutive year in a new ranking of global retirement systems. The U.S. system, which is primarily funded by Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), 401(k)s, and Social Security, ranked 29th out of 48 countries, according to the Mercer…
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The Fashion of the Sleep-Monitoring Ring
The latest sleep monitoring gadget, the fourth-generation Oura Ring, was launched this week. It is a miniature computer that costs $350 and is meant to be worn on the finger like a piece of jewelry. The interior of the ring comes with small embedded sensors that collect data on vital signs such as heart rate,…
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Why Are American Pharmacies Closing?
What is happening with pharmacies in the United States? The simplest part of the problem is the scale. CVS and Walgreens have expanded nationally to over 9,000 and 8,000 stores, respectively. But shoppers regularly complain about stores lacking staff, with products locked up to prevent theft, a legacy of the pandemic. Shelves of snacks, makeup,…
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E-Bike and Electric Scooter Injuries Surge in the U.S.
People who rely on e-bikes and electric scooters for transportation know they can get hurt, but they may be surprised at how likely that actually is. Injury rates involving these modern modes of transport have skyrocketed between 2019 and 2022, researchers from Columbia University report. Injuries involving e-bikes surged by 293%; those involving electric scooters…