While many folks shop online to find a white noise machine, which can range from $20 to more than $100, there may be no need. You’re probably already in possession of one ― you may even be holding it in your hand right now. iPhones running on iOS 15 or…
Bruce Springsteen announced on Wednesday that his remaining September tour dates will be postponed for medical reasons. The exact health issue: peptic ulcer disease. But what exactly is peptic ulcer disease and why would treatment require the Boss to miss his upcoming shows? We asked gastroenterologists to explain what the…
If you’re on social media, you undoubtedly know some people who chronically share overly earnest, emotional posts on their story or timeline. (Or maybe you’ve stopped following them or hidden their stories because it’s all been a bit much.) Maybe they’re constantly posting quote cards about deserving better and the…
This week, updated COVID-19 booster shots — one shot by Pfizer and one shot by Moderna — were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These updated vaccines will better target the COVID variants currently circulating in the U.S. and…
A group fitness class is a wonderful way to get out of the house and treat your body to some healthy movement. But it’s also important to be respectful of others who are doing the same. “A lot of us enjoy group fitness classes as much-needed ‘me time,’” said Nick…
It’s not rare to see a shoe rack or shoe mat at the entryway of someone’s home. Some people do it for comfort, some do it for cultural reasons, and others do it for cleanliness. When it comes to cleanliness, it’s because we’re told from a young age that the…
It seems like every time you turn on the news or open your phone, new information about COVID-19 pops up. Most of this information is pertinent to the latest variant EG.5, also called “Eris,” but recently, other more promising news is making its rounds: Metformin, a drug generally used to…
When it comes to Ozempic and Wegovy, everyone seems to have an opinion. The drugs ― the first of which is intended to treat diabetes and the second of which is used for weight management in adults with obesity or who are overweight ― have been a hot-button issue since…
Infertility is a complicated issue that can impact people in surprising ways. Some couples who had no trouble conceiving and delivering their first child find themselves struggling to expand their families further, for instance. In fact, survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that about 6%…