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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cholesterol — know your numbers

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my 30s and overweight, but I thought I was too young to worry about cholesterol. I just learned my cholesterol is high. I know diet and exercise are important. Do I need medication? ANSWER: Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin...

Salmonella is one Nasty Bug

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – In recent years, Salmonella outbreaks have become a pressing public health concern, highlighting the vulnerabilities in our food supply chain. Salmonella, a group of bacteria commonly linked to foodborne illnesses, is notorious for causing symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal distress to severe infections. It’s time for both consumers and industry players to adopt more rigorous safety practices to prevent these outbreaks and protect public health. Salmonella can find its way into various...

People with ‘non-monogamous lifestyles’ seek free drugs to prevent HIV

KFF HEALTH NEWS, ATLANTA — Latonia Wilkins knows she needs to be on PrEP due to her non-monogamous lifestyle. But the 52-year-old Atlanta mother has faced repeated challenges getting the lifesaving drug that can prevent new HIV infections. Years ago, Wilkins was dating a man newly diagnosed with HIV and went to get tested, she said, but was not offered PrEP. Since then, Wilkins said, doctors either have told her she doesn’t need the...

Eating just one egg a week could be enough to lower your risk of dying from heart disease

The consumption of eggs 1–6 times per week was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality

On the Front Lines Against Bird Flu, Egg Farmers Say They’re Losing the Battle

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Greg Herbruck knew 6.5 million of his birds needed to die, and fast. But the CEO of Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch wasn’t sure how the family egg producer (one of the largest in the U.S., in business for over three generations) was going to get through it, financially or emotionally. One staffer broke down in Herbruck’s office in tears. “The mental toll on our team of dealing with that many dead chickens is...

Virginia McCaskey, 102, Owner and Stalwart of the Chicago Bears, Dies

The daughter of the Bears founder and football pioneer, George Halas, she witnessed much of N.F.L. history from a young age, then took the team’s reins in 1983.

Over 60? Avoid These 7 Eating Habits That Are Wrecking Your Body

Dietitians reveal the worst eating mistakes that could harm your health as you age.

Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death

Two new Canadian studies are the largest to date looking at death rates and psychosis associated with cannabis use disorder.

North Carolina tuberculosis cases rising for first time in decades following one of the worst outbreaks in U.S. history

Cases of the world’s deadliest infectious disease have been increasing in the U.S. in recent years

Thai Talapia: “Most farmers fertilize their ponds with chicken manure”

Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) – Although tilapia have been grown in cages in canals, lakes, rivers and reservoirs, pond culture of Nile tilapia is most common in Thailand, especially in rural areas. Pond farms range from less than 0.5 ha to over 20 ha in area. Most farmers fertilize their ponds with chicken manure and/or chemical fertilizers to enhance planktonic growth for greenwater culture. Feeding is supplementary only. Quality feeds are available, but due to their...

The Best Exercise Habits To Totally Reshape Your Body After 50

Stay strong, lean, and healthy with these expert-recommended moves

Dog Food Recalled in Multiple States Due to Salmonella Contamination

The company has withdrawn multiple other pet foods over recent months due to similar issues.

Alarming Rise in Microplastics Levels in Our Brains

Microplastics tend to gather in fat cells in the insulating sheath that wraps around the brain's neurons and helps to regulate signal transmission—this accumulation may explain why microplastic concentrations in the brain are higher than in other organs.

Can taking testosterone improve your health?

Demand for the hormone is surging, and not just to treat libido. Here’s what we know about its benefits, and potential risks.
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