Health

Poison Centers: Social Media Trend Causing Benadryl Abuse Among Teens Poison center records show American teens abusing over-the-counter medications at an alarming rate.  A recent health advisory from America’s Poison Centers cited a “concerning rise” in cases of allergy and sleep medication abuse in teens ages 13 to 19.   It noted a five percent jump […]

Harris County employees may soon have access to paid mental health days under a proposal championed by Lina Hidalgo. The proposal would provide dedicated paid leave for mental health needs, giving employees time to focus on their emotional and psychological well-being without having to use traditional sick or vacation days. Supporters say the move would […]

Sleep Specialist Weighs In On Summer Children Bedtime  With school letting out for many,  a sleep specialist is weighing in on how to handle summer bedtime for children.   Doctor Brian Chen with the Cleveland Clinic says if a child is involved with sports and activities it’s best to keep a consistent bedtime schedule but if […]

Weight loss can be a deeply personal journey, and every person’s story is different. Some celebrities have spoken openly about changing their eating habits, becoming more active, or making lifestyle adjustments, while others have chosen to keep the details of their transformation private. Whatever the path, many have shared that improving their overall health, self […]

Simone Biles took to Instagram to reveal a recent health scare that landed her in the hospital, which she called "the scariest experience of my life." The post ‘We Almost Lost The Goat!?’ — Simone Biles Reveals Near-Death Health Scare That Landed Her In The Hospital: 13 Wild Reactions appeared first on MadameNoire.

One In Five Young People Using AI For Mental Health Advice Around one in five young adults are using AI chatbots for mental health advice. That’s according to new findings from the research institute RAND.  The group’s survey, which was conducted back in November, showed 19-percent of respondents said they used the chatbots for advice.  […]

Google is requesting approval from the federal government to release up to 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida as part pf its “Debug” program. The initiative looks to “stop bad bugs with good bugs” by releasing hordes of sterile mosquitoes to eliminate ones that carry disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says […]

Flat or Fizzy? Non-carbonated Beverages Are The Choice For More Americans (New York, NY) – Trend watchers say 2026 could be the summer of non-carbonated drinks. Flat beverages, from seltzer to Liquid Death to Surfside Iced Teas are becoming the drink of choice among younger Americans. Consulting firm AlixPartners says Generation Z’s leading the change, […]

Black skin needs sun protection too: Melanin doesn't make it immune to skin cancer, so sunscreen and regular checks are crucial.

Doctor Advises Drinking Water When Waking Up   Experts say drinking a glass water right when you wake up is good for your health.   Doctor Adrienna Jirik, a gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic says drinking water first thing in the morning helps boost metabolism, improve digestion and prevent urinary tract infections.   She says it will […]

Study Links Coffee Drinking To Lower Risk Of Dementia   A new study says drinking coffee can lower your risk of dementia.  Researchers at Harvard University analyzed 43 years of data on over 130-thousand people and found that higher consumption of caffeinated coffee was linked to an 18-percent lower risk of dementia and better cognitive […]

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps Brain And Gut Health (Charlottesville, VA) — A new study shows extra virgin olive oil helps brain and gut health.  Researchers at the University of Virgili followed more than six-hundred older adults for two years who were overweight or obese and had metabolic syndrome.  They found those who ate extra […]