The NHS will start offering an “improved” stop smoking pill to tens of thousands of people in England who want to quit cigarettes. Varenicline, a daily tablet given over a few months, is as effective as vapes and more effective than nicotine replacement gum or patches, NHS England says. The drug, which fights cravings, was…
This weekend, most of the United States — except for Hawaii and most of Arizona, which don’t observe daylight saving time — is enjoying an extra hour of sleep, but is it actually a good thing? Although the day the clocks “fall back” gives you an extra hour of sleep before your alarm goes off, the…
Tuberculosis (TB) is once again the infectious disease responsible for the most deaths worldwide, according to a Tuesday announcement from the World Health Organization (WHO). The contagious disease was responsible for 1.25 million global deaths in 2023, WHO reported, including 161,000 people with HIV. COVID-19 had overtaken TB as the world’s leading infectious killer for…
A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The infected pig was from a backyard farming operation that had a “mix of poultry and livestock,” the press release stated. The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed that this was the…
Heading into the thick of flu and COVID season, there have been some recent changes to vaccine recommendations for people over age 50. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently lowered the age for pneumonia vaccinations by 15 years. Instead of recommending the pneumococcal vaccine for those 65 and over, the shot…
Artificial intelligence is gaining more of parents’ trust than actual doctors. That’s according to a new study from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute, which found that parents seeking information on their children’s health are turning to AI more than human health care professionals. The research, published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, also…
Five standout dogs are helping to improve the lives of others — including in the areas of physical and mental health. Now they’re being recognized nationally for their work. The American Humane Hero Dog Awards announced the standouts to shed light on their remarkable efforts in a variety of areas. The organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C.,…
Itchy, red, irritated eyes could be a symptom of many things, but chronic dry eye is a common culprit. Dry eye is a condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough quality tears, leading to burning, stinging and general ocular discomfort, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Julie Bowen, best known for…
The presidential election is already stressful for most Americans – and these stressors can trickle down into relationships. A new poll from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 77% of Americans believe the future of our nation is a “significant source of stress,” along with the economy (73%) and the upcoming election (69%). The…
This election season, it’s natural to feel a sense of anxiety and loss of control during such a pivotal time of transition. Faith leaders from different traditions and backgrounds shared insight on how to fully put one’s trust in God when things feel out of control. They also shared the specific Bible verses and personally…
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