New study in New England Journal of Medicine shows how weekly injections with Semaglutide (weight loss medication like Ozempic) helped overweight people with arthritis and knee pain get relief. Does excess weight cause arthritis or knee pain? Yes, obesity or being overweight is very common and so is knee pain and arthritis (joint inflammation). In […]

Discover how weight loss injections like Ozempic help combat obesity and transform your health for better. They are trending in popularity because work to help you lose weight with seemingly few side effects. How many people struggle with weight loss? Many people struggle with obesity and weight loss, and here is “the skinny,” on weight […]

Explore how saunas promote relaxation and wellness, drawing from centuries of tradition from Northern Europe and growing global popularity. The word sauna is Finish and means “bath,” or “bathhouse.” Sauna bathing is part of daily life in Finland-almost every household has one. 90 % of Finnish people sauna at least once a week considering it […]

Discover how weight loss injections like Ozempic help combat obesity and transform your health for better. Many people struggle with obesity, and here is “the skinny,” on weight loss injectables like Ozempic. Per the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), over 40 % of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese with areas […]

New England Journal of Medicine reported an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at Stone Gates Food in Minnesota alleging that a vegan beef protein substitute-Tara flour-was making people sick. Chief Supply Chain Officer at Stone Gates Food said the U.S. importer of Tara flour claimed the flour was safe and could be […]

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine (one of the most reliable journals in medicine) followed 28,000 healthy women over a period of 30 years and found that a single test that includes low density (LDL) cholesterol, C-reactive protein (marker for inflammation), and a specialized fat particle called lipoprotein (a) was able to […]

Vaginal yeast (candida-type of yeast) infections are very common: 3 out of 4 women have at least one in a lifetime. Symptoms include intense itching, redness, burning, swelling, and white discharge of the vagina, or vaginal opening. Treatment is using OTC (over the counter) creams and suppositories or prescription tablets. Eating yogurts with active cultures (probiotics) may also help treat and prevent.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on August 14, 2024, declared a global health emergency for mpox (formally monkey pox) due to the surge in mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other countries in Africa. It is a now a “public health emergency of international concern,” (PHEIC). The surge is due to spread […]

Today, July 21st is the celebration of National Ice Cream Day. Started by Ronald Reagan 30 years ago, it is celebrated on the 3rd “Sund..ae,” in July. And, in fact, all of July is celebrated as National Ice Cream month with Vanilla in 1st place, Chocolate in 2nd and a tie breaker for 3rd between […]

Q: What is Listeria and what are the symptoms? Listeria is a rare bacterial infection with 1,600 cases per year however is the 3rd leading cause of death from a food borne illness. Most cases are mild causing diarrhea that lasts a few days and goes away without treatment. However, if goes outside the gut […]

If you have difficulty sleeping, specifically relaxing before bedtime try adding magnesium to your diet or supplements. Magnesium supplements are safe at low to moderate doses. If you have health problems especially kidney disease, you should check with your doctor before taking. Can magnesium help you sleep? According to an article from Women’s Health, magnesium […]