Rice-is averted! Food experts are sharing tips on how to properly store and reheat leftover rice — you can become ill if you don’t take the right precautions. “Reheating rice doesn’t usually pose any outright danger, but there are risks associated with doing it incorrectly,” Jen Messer, a nutrition consultant and registered dietitian at Jen Messer Nutrition, told … Read more
Can incorporating yogurt into your diet keep diabetes at bay? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implied that it’s possible. The health agency announced in March that it will not object to a claim from Danone North America — maker of Dannon and other popular yogurt brands — that regularly eating yogurt could reduce … Read more
Chocolate lovers rejoice — the sweet treat is good for your health in more ways than one. A chemical found in chocolate called theobromine has many benefits for the body and the brain, according to a study from Zhengzhou University in China published this month in the Journal of Functional Foods. The chemical, found in … Read more
If you’ve cleaned everything but the kitchen sink, your health may be at risk. A buildup of gunk in your sinks could be the culprit behind your lingering cough, cold and even ear infection, according to experts. “Plugholes [drains] can become full of nasties if you’re not looking after them. Not only can blockages harm … Read more
Sunday’s clock change could mean trouble for your ticker. Whether you’re a winter-worn whiner excited for the dawn of spring or sleep deprived and annoyed at the thought of losing an hour of sleep in the middle of your weekend, Daylight Savings Time can be a real health hazard, experts warn. Warm weather, clear skies … Read more
It’s often hard to pinpoint what exactly is ruining your hair — and it could be something as simple as an everyday habit. Beauty experts and trichologists have revealed several ways that you could be damaging your hair without even knowing it, plus some tips to help prevent these simple mistakes. Tie your hair back … Read more
Osteoarthritis affects everyone on the planet, particularly as we get older. The condition is caused by wear and tear on the protective layer of cartilage on the ends of our bones — not unlike wearing down the tread on a tire. The cartilage helps our joints glide smoothly without pain, popping or stiffness. We sat … Read more
Now, this advice shouldn’t be too hard to follow. Regular erections could be the key to a good sex life in old age, a new study has found. The uplifting research, published this week in Science, found that connective tissue cells in the penis, called fibroblasts, play a vital role in erectile function. “Fibroblasts are … Read more
Disease prevention starts in the kitchen, according to one cancer doctor. Andre Goy, M.D., chief physician of Hackensack Meridian Health’s John Theurer Cancer Center in New Jersey, blames a “reliance on convenience” for many Americans’ poor diets and increasing cancer rates. The doctor estimates that more than half of all cancers are preventable with lifestyle … Read more
Didn’t get enough sleep during the week? Take heart — catching up on shuteye over the weekend could provide the bonus of improved cardiovascular health, according to a new study published in the journal Sleep Health. Researchers from Nanjing Medical University in China analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which compiled … Read more
For snackaholics, cutting out the extra noshing between meals isn’t the cakewalk it seems. A recent study found that American adults eat up to a meal’s worth of calories per day in snacks alone, which don’t offer much nutritional value. Study author Christopher Taylor, a professor of medical dietetics at Ohio State University’s School of Health and … Read more
Dr. Mom may have been right: The simple home remedy of gargling with saltwater could help fight infection. Researchers found that patients with COVID-19 who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use the home remedy. They presented the findings this week at the American College of … Read more
Looking for some sweet relief? Well, suck on this. The lightning strike of a panic attack can be terrifyingly mind-blowing. The shortness of breath, racing heart, dizziness and body tremors caused by a sudden wave of intense anxiety, fear and worry can last up to an hour, rendering victims virtually helpless. However, one suffering sweetie’s deliciously sharp … Read more
It’s the most wonderful wine of the year. A new drink that claims to sober you up in less than an hour and prevent hangovers is expected to launch in time for the holidays — so you don’t have to worry too much about ending up on the naughty list. Safety Shot is the “first … Read more
How you sleep is written all over your face. Side sleeping, experts warn, can expedite the development of fine lines, wrinkles and asymmetry that come with aging — due to excess pressure on the face. “This is the reason why people find one of their eyes is a slightly different shape, or that one side … Read more
It’s the cry-baby formula. Tired of receiving death stares — or even tongue-lashings — from fellow flyers over your crying baby? Not to fear: A UK mathematician has devised a scientific equation that he claims can predict when a tot’s going to have a mile-high meltdown. “If all four of the main causes of a … Read more
MARION, Va. – Officials had to euthanize 40,000 trout in Virginia to prevent the spread of whirling disease, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources announced Thursday. Whirling disease is caused by a microscopic parasite and leads to skeletal deformities in fish from the trout and salmon family, according to the DWR. Humans cannot catch whirling … Read more
Cancer has many risk factors. Some — like gender, age, and family history — can’t be controlled. But others, like diet, can be managed. Proper nutrition has been shown to reduce cancer risk, noted Dr. Brian Slomovitz, director of gynecologic oncology and co-chair of the Cancer Research Committee at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami … Read more
Settling children on a long flight can feel like a lofty endeavor. A flight attendant who shares his work experiences with followers online has provided several helpful hacks to help the parents of toddlers and young first-time flyers. TikTok user @ichbinvin, or Kevin, first assured viewers that crying babies are a part of life. “The … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine for pregnant women to prevent RSV in infants, the agency announced on Monday. Abrysvo has been approved as a maternal vaccine to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in babies from birth through 6 months of age, according to the FDA’s press release. The single-dose … Read more