If you are taking a type of thyroid medication called NP Thyroid, made by Acella Pharmaceutical, you need to be aware that the manufacturer is recalling one lot each of both the 15 mg and 120 mg versions of this drug.
Read MoreGerms seem to always find a way to invade the house. And even if you're a diligent disinfecting machine, you are most likely neglecting these spots.
Read MoreWith the end of summer and the gradual loss of daylight, you may be tempted to stock up on vitamin D. Known as the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies produce it in response to sunlight, ensuring you have adequate levels of this vitamin could also be the key to staving off COVID-19 this fall.
Read MoreIf your bed has morphed into your part-time office as a result of the pandemic, it may be time to relocate to a quiet corner — turns out, good sleep hygiene is a must for keeping our weight in check.
Read MoreIf you've lived most of the last decade (or your entire life) eating egg white omelets because you believed egg yolks were bad for you, we're sorry to say that you may have been giving up the golden yellow goodness for no reason.
Read MoreMany who switch to plant-based eating may expect to gain a youthful glow, but it may not work out that way. Here's why it may age you more quickly.
Read MoreCoconut oil is everywhere these days. From improving our food to beautifying our hair, skin, lips, and even teeth, there seems to be no superpower this popular fat can't claim. But experts agree that coconut oil does has an Achilles heel; it should not be used to treat sunburn.
Read MoreIf you or your child have ever had an upset stomach, complete with vomiting and diarrhea, chances are someone has suggested you try the BRAT diet. Is it a good idea to do so, though?
Read MoreThere are apps that can address a number of issues, including helping you with your mental health or your weight loss goals — and even assisting you to kick the smoking habit. Some of these, though, work better than others. Why is that?
Read More'Better sore than sorry!' fitness trainers are known to say, urging you to hit the gym instead of sleeping in. What, though, if you exercise... but don't feel even slightly sore the next day?
Read MoreIf your mornings as an adolescent consisted of your parents nagging you to eat breakfast, consider yourself lucky — breakfast really is one of the most important meals of the day, and skipping it is way riskier than you think.
Read MoreYou might be surprised to learn that your toilet seat may not be the dirtiest thing in your bathroom. Neither is your sink, faucet, door handle, or floor. It's in your shower and you might be exposed to it every time you take a shower or bath.
Read MoreCoffee has numerous health benefits, and you have probably heard of some of them. With all of these health benefits of coffee, why shouldn't you drink it? Well, there is one ingredient that you should be aware of. It's called acrylamide, a potentially harmful chemical found in coffee.
Read MoreWhile it seems that no one group of people is entirely safe from the COVID-19 virus, there are certain groups who are more at risk, not just of infection, but of complications resulting from the illness. One such group is women who are, or may become, pregnant during the pandemic.
Read MoreWe've probably all heard that losing weight is about 'calories in, calories out.' But experts have argued that counting calories isn't the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Instead, some say we should be focusing on macros. What's the difference?
Read MoreIt's safe to say that all of us have had a personal battle with acne. One of the most common (and most annoying) areas to get acne as you get older is your chin. Why does it happen?
Read MoreAnyone who attended gym class at school will know what a push up is. But nowhere near as many will know the reason why they're so popular. However, not all push ups are the same. And experts believe those who resort to knee push ups are doing more harm than good.
Read MoreEveryone remembers their first kiss. Whether it was a peck at the age of 15 or a full-on smooch sesh during college, it's something that stays with you for the rest of your life. But did you know that every kiss you've had since then may actually have benefited your teeth?
Read MoreNow we bring you joyous news: you can add to the already lengthy list of things you never thought to worry about before this year the fact that, according to one New York dentist, the pandemic has been seriously detrimental to our teeth.
Read MoreFans of canned fish, beans, and legumes may be surprised to learn that 10 percent of all canned food contains a harmful chemical. The chemical is called bisphenol A, also known as BPA.
Read MoreBack to school, this year, was an easier trip for some kids, since all they had to do was shuffle a few steps to their computer. As classes resume via Zoom, there are numerous benefits. There are, however, certain concerns students are now having to deal with that may impact their mental health.
Read MoreTikTok is all about offering advice as well as entertainment, but some of the advice isn't always the greatest. Now there's a new TikTok video that has over a million views and nearly 90,000 likes to date that shows a young woman using a mask made of crushed aspirin to clean her face.
Read MoreThese days it seems as if everyone has sworn off bread in favor of eating a low-carb diet. But that doesn't necessarily mean they're eating the keto way, as there are some notable differences between the two diets.
Read MoreYou may have been blessed with them at birth or you may see them crop up when you spend time in the sun, but most of us have at least a few freckles. Freckles are those tan, brown, or even red spots that are usually scattered across the face or arms. Where do they come from?
Read MoreOnce marketed as a way to stop smoking cigarettes, vaping has come under increasing scrutiny from the CDC and FDA over the last couple of years. There has been some promising news, though, about teens and their vaping habits.
Read MoreAccording to a press release from the Clorox company, the latest popular household cleaning product to be proven effective at killing the SARS-CoV-2 virus on contact is Pine-Sol.
Read MoreWe're doing a worse job now at controlling hypertension than we have in years, according to findings presented at an American Heart Association virtual conference. Considering that we're now in a pandemic, this is especially troubling.
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