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As winter weather moves in, cozy essentials like scarves, plush throws and heated bedding become everyday comforts. But dermatologists caution that these cold-weather favorites can secretly undermine skin health — trapping sweat and bacteria, causing irritation and exposing the skin to excess heat. Choosing the right materials for wellness — and using them safely — can make a big difference. VIRAL ALL-WHITE WELLNESS PUSH COULD BOOST MENTAL HEALTH — HERE ARE 4 ESSENTIALS […]

Insufficient sleep is one of the strongest predictors of shorter life expectancy in the U.S., surpassed only by smoking.That's according to a new nationwide analysis published in the journal SLEEP Advances, led by senior author Andrew McHill, Ph.D., associate professor with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).To explore how sleep habits relate to lifespan, the researchers examined data from surveys conducted by the CDC between 2019 and 2025 across more […]

Oprah Winfrey is shining a light on family estrangement, which she calls "one of the fastest-growing cultural shifts of our time" — but one expert says the media mogul helped fuel that very culture."A Cornell University study now shows that almost one-third of Americans are actively estranged from a family member," Winfrey said on a recent episode of "The Oprah Podcast," referring to adult children going "no-contact" with parents, siblings […]

South Carolina is facing a major measles outbreak, resulting in the quarantine of hundreds of residents.The South Carolina Department of Health (DPH) reported in a media briefing on Wednesday that the current number of measles cases has reached 111 as part of the current Spartanburg County outbreak.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESDPH first reported a measles outbreak in the Upstate region on Oct. 2.The health department confirmed that 254 people […]

A sperm donor whose samples helped conceive nearly 200 children across Europe unknowingly carried a cancer-causing genetic mutation — a hidden risk now tied to multiple childhood illnesses and early deaths.An investigation led by the BBC and many other public service broadcasters revealed that the donations were made to Denmark's European Sperm Bank (ESB). Those donations were then used by 67 fertility clinics in 14 countries over a 17-year span.The […]

Massachusetts health officials announced Tuesday that the state has confirmed its first case of an incurable lung disease linked to exposure to certain countertop stones.The disease is particularly associated with quartz, which has become increasingly popular in recent years for its practicality and aesthetic, according to health officials.The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said a 40-year-old man, who has worked in the stone countertop industry for 14 years, was […]

Massachusetts health officials announced Tuesday that the state has confirmed its first case of an incurable lung disease linked to exposure to certain countertop stones.The disease is particularly associated with quartz, which has become increasingly popular in recent years for its practicality and aesthetic, according to health officials.The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said a 40-year-old man, who has worked in the stone countertop industry for 14 years, was […]

Weight loss can be tricky, especially when approaching it without the support of medication.For India Gants, winner of Season 23 of "America’s Next Top Model," her weight loss journey led her to lose 50 pounds with what she described as "very little effort."In a TikTok video, the Seattle-based model shared the "secret sauce" that led to her weight loss success, including three main lifestyle factors: quitting alcohol, eating more protein […]