Category: Health
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Don’t Waste Money on Biotin or Collagen Supplements, Dermatologists Say
Supplements that promise to improve appearance have grown in popularity over the last decade. From 2011 to 2020, the percentage of Americans who reported taking vitamins for hair, skin, and nails increased from 2.5% to 4.9%. But experts warn about the side effects and dangers of the ongoing and/or unnecessary use of these products. Supplements…
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These 8 Habits Can Add Up to 24 Years to Your Life, Says Study
Want to live 24 more years? Just add eight habits to your lifestyle at age 40, according to a new unpublished study. The study, presented on Monday (24) at Nutrition 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, analyzed the behavior and lifestyle of nearly 720,000 military veterans aged between 40 and 99…
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Is the Suicide Prevention Phone Number Working After a Year?
It has been a year since the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States underwent a transformation, changing its 10-digit number to 988, but many people are unaware of the change or even what the hotline offers. The three-digit number aims to make it easier for people to seek help when they are having…
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For WHO, Aspartame Is ‘Possibly Carcinogenic’
The World Health Organization declared on Thursday (13) that aspartame, an artificial sweetener widely used in diet drinks and low-sugar foods, may cause cancer. However, a committee from the organization claims there is a safe level of aspartame consumption. According to the group’s calculations, a person weighing 150 kilograms can avoid a higher cancer risk…
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US Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
The FDA approved a birth control pill to be sold over-the-counter in the U.S., expanding access to contraception.
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More Than Half of Beaches in the U.S. Are Unsafe for Swimming, Study Finds
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More than half of American beaches are contaminated with feces and sewage, making the water unsafe for swimming, according to a study by Environment America.
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Nearly Half of US Tap Water Contaminated with ‘Forever Chemicals’
Nearly half of the tap water in the United States (45%) is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study by the US Geological Survey. The PFAS (forever chemicals) are a family of synthetic chemicals that remain in the environment and in the human body. Exposure to PFAS is linked to…
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FDA Approves Drug That Slows Progression of Alzheimer’s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Thursday (6) the use of the drug Leqembi, the first treatment that has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug was approved only for people in the early stages of the disease, those with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. It is…
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Brazil Removes All Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions for International Travelers
Since May 21, there are no longer any health restrictions related to COVID-19 for entering Brazil. Following the end of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), Anvisa no longer requires proof of vaccination or a COVID-19 test to enter the country. Health restrictions for boarding,…
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Pain in the Foot or Ankle? It Could Be Arthritis
Arthritis in the feet and ankles can cause swelling and pain, deformity, loss of joint function, and loss of mobility. While previous generations had to accept this as a normal part of aging, a surge of new therapies and surgical treatments is offering today’s patients both hope and relief. For the best outcomes, however, foot…